Hot Stove Notes: Halladay, Lackey, Johnson

According to Jon Heyman, the Blue Jays want uber-prospect Jesus Montero and either Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain and possibly an additional prospect in return for pitcher Roy Halladay. That's an extremely steep price, especially considering the Yankees just gave up Austin Jackson yesterday. This type of posturing happened two years ago when the Twins put Johan Santana on the block. If Toronto moves Halladay, there is no way they'd get a package with the talent of Hughes, Montero and another prospect. If I had to place a bet, I think it'll cost the Yankees Chamberlain, Austin Romine, Melky Cabrera and Zach McAllister. But then again, I don't see the Yankees getting the lefty. I also did not see them getting Granderson, so I'm pretty good at making predictions.Meanwhile, Brian Cashman has scheduled a meeting with John Lackey's agent. I'm not a huge fan of Lackey because of his personality and injury concern, but he is the best free agent pitcher on the ma...