The St. Louis Cardinals and Jason Heyward have yet to engage in "substantive talks" regarding a contract extension, according to the outfielder.

The Cardinals haven't been aggressive in talks, which is how Heyward would prefer it.

"At this point, I think both sides are OK with that, OK with where things are right now," Heyward told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "Both sides want to make sure everybody is happy. That's really what they've been asking me about the whole time. 'Hey, you like it here? Hey, you comfortable?' They want to make sure I feel at home, make sure I can be myself, and that's been their focus. They've allowed me the time to fit in. That has meant a lot."