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Iwakuma might not want to pitch in front of the worst offenses deployed in 30 years if we can't fix that problem.
Jack: We love you, and you'll love our town.  See how shiny it is? 
Iwakuma: Very shiny.  I hear you deliver pizzas via seaplane.  So why just a one year contract?
Jack: Well, that arm makes us nervous.  Your old team thrashed it for no good reason.
Iwakuma: %*(#@)!!!#()$@#~!! I remember...
Jack:  But if your arm comes back strong this year we'd be very interested in signing you long-term, you understand, or picking up team options on your contract.
Iwakuma:  I appreciate that.  Have you found an offense yet?  I notice a backup catcher and my SS countryman on a minor-league deal appears to be the extent of your moves there...
Jack:  Fielder's on the way.  Almost have him, and then we'll be hitting bombs for you to win games easily, no worries.  So, one year, with some club options at good salaries if it works?
Iwakuma:  ...One year.  You like me, and I like your offense, then we can do business later in the season.  I'm not goin' down like King Felix-san, who can win a Cy Young but can't win games.  It's humiliating, and bad for the pocket book.
It works for both parties this way, I'm thinkin'.
~G