The Phillies exchanged potential arbitration figures with three players on Tuesday, with hopes of agreeing with each of them on a 2010 contract. But according to CSNPhilly.com, Philadelphia wants more for Shane Victorino.

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Sources indicated to the Web site that the Phillies are discussing a multiyear deal with their 29-year-old center fielder. The potential contract would be for at least two years, which would take Victorino through the remainder of his arbitration years.

CSNPhilly.com wrote: "If the Phils reach a deal with Victorino, it could come down this week."

Signing arbitration-eligible players long-term is nothing new for the franchise, which believes doing so gives it a better feel for how the team's payroll will look beyond the upcoming season. Last year, the Phillies had 10 arbitration-eligible players, and five signed multiyear deals -- Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Ryan Madson (three years each), Jayson Werth and Greg Dobbs (two years each).

Asked specifically about negotiations on a long-term deal with Victorino on Tuesday, Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock refused to comment. GM Ruben Amaro Jr. is currently out of the country.

In the figures exchange, Victorino -- who made $3.125 million in 2009 -- seeks $5.8 million, while the club is offering $4.75 million. Arbitration hearings will be scheduled from Feb. 1-21, and clubs can negotiate up until their respective hearings.

If Victorino and the Phillies cannot agree on a contract -- either for one year or more -- a panel of arbitrators will select one of the two figures submitted.

The Phillies also have starter Joe Blanton and catcher Carlos Ruiz as remaining arbitration-eligible players. As of now, Blanton and the Phillies stand nearly $3 million apart. The 29-year-old right-hander seeks $10.25 million, but the Phillies are offering $7.5 million.