Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander's Wednesday deadline of reaching an agreement on a long-term contract extension passed, but the veteran right-hander chose to decline to comment Thursday on if any progress has been made, according to MLive.com.
"I've got no comments on my contract," he said. "I'm one start away from opening day and I'd prefer to talk about that."
Verlander signed a five-year, $80 million contract in 2010. He's under contract through the 2014 season.