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Mets pitcher Max Scherzer says pressure of playing in New York 'is a privilege, not a problem'

NEW YORK -- Max Scherzer is no stranger to pressure.

As the future Hall of Famer prepares to begin his tenure as a member of the New York Mets, the righty says he knows the spotlight -- and the scrutiny -- will be stronger than it has ever been during his career.

He'll be making $43.3 million per season -- the highest in the sport's history -- after signing a three-year, $130 million contract earlier this week.

"The pressure is a privilege, not a problem," Scherzer said during his introductory news conference Wednesday.