Roy Oswalt Now Seeking One-Year Deal, More Teams Now Interested

Free-agent starting pitcher Roy Oswalt is now only demanding a one-year deal, a change in attitude which has reportedly increased the demand for the one-time All-Star, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports.

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Oswalt had previously been seeking a three-year deal, however teams have been wary to commit long-term to the starter who was hampered by back injuries last year. According to Crasnick, Oswalt wishes to prove he is healthy with a one-year-deal and will then attempt to secure a longer deal in the winter of 2012.

Oswalt, 34, had his option declined by the Philadelphia Phillies in October, making him a free-agent.  As a result, the three-time All-Star received a $2 million buyout instead of $16 million in salary over the course of 2012.