CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Phillies and Chase Utley have been discussing a contract extension that would cover three years or two years with a vesting option for a third. Utley would likely be a popular trade target if the Phillies made him available, but they are trying to lock him up instead, referring to him as their "franchise" player. Heyman hears that the deal would pay him around $13 million per season. It's said to be modeled after Carlos Beltran's two-year, $26 million contract with the Cardinals. Of course, Beltran has also dealt with chronic knee issues.