"The Royals are expected to meet with the agent for free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt during the General Managers' Meetings, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.

The meetings began today and run through Wednesday in Milwaukee.

Oswalt, 34, is seeking a long-term contract, according to agent Bob Garber, despite the possible limitations imposed by two degenerative disks in his lower back. He became a free agent when Philadelphia opted not to exercise a $16 million option for next season."