Felix Hernandez is putting the finishing touches on a seven-year, $175 million extension with the Mariners, which bodes well for Justin Verlander.

Verlander is eligible for free agency after the 2014 season.

"Yeah, I would guess so," he said when asked if Hernandez's deal is good for his future. "We'll see."

Bob Nightengale predicts that Verlander could become baseball's first $200 million pitcher. David Price and Clayton Kershaw could receive that level of contract as well.