Max Scherzer has a chance to test free agency after the 2014 season, but would prefer to sign a long-term deal with the Detroit Tigers.
"Honestly, this is the place I want to be," Scherzer said. "I'm comfortable here. I love being part of the Tigers. So hopefully we can get something done before Spring Training, otherwise I'm confident after the season we can completely resolve this."
The two sides have had talks, Scherzer said, but nothing major. Their primary goal was to avoid arbitration for this season, which they accomplished last week with a one-year, $15.525 million contract.
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