If the Los Angeles Angels and Jered Weaver cannot agree to a deal soon, both will go in front of an arbitrator on Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Weaver has requested a salary of $8.8 million while the Angels countered with an offer of $7.375 million.  Weaver made $4.265 million in 2010 when he went 13-12 with a 3.01 ERA while striking out a league leading 233 batters.

DiGiovanna says that the sides could settle before getting in front of an arbitrator.  If they continue with the hearing, the results will be announced on Thursday.

The 28-year-old right-hander will be a free agent after the 2012 season, so it would be to the team’s best interest that they can come terms before having to air out the dirty laundry in front of an arbitrator.  Weaver is a client of Scott Boras, so don’t expect him to sign a long-term extension.