Scott Kazmir : November 11th, 2008, 6:36 pm est

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke is not rushing to sign a long-term deal with the team. 'I'm comfortable with my pitching ability,' Greinke said, 'to (the point) where I feel like I'm going to pitch (well) for a while. I don't need to get a long-term deal because I feel I'll be able to pitch (well) and earn a long-term deal when I become a free agent.' Greinke indicated that a decision to eventually sign a long-term deal will also depend on the team's success. A potential deal would likely be a three-year contract similar to the one Tampa Bay Rays SP Scott Kazmir signed last year. The Royals could elect to trade Greinke down the road if he is not willing to sign a long-term contract, according to general manager Dayton Moore.