Hot Stove Roundup: 11/12/2009

Time for another serving from the hot stove. There are plenty of rumors that connect the Yanks to superstar players, but its way to early in the off-season for anyone to honestly know what plans the Yankees have made. Regardless, let's take a look at what the papers are saying:According to reports, the Blue Jays will attempt to trade pitcher Roy Halladay this winter, and the right-hander supposedly wants out of Toronto. Jon Heyman is also reporting that the Yankees will kick the tires on the 32 year-old pitcher. I can't see the Blue Jays dealing one of the best pitchers in the game to a division rival, but both the Yankees and Red Sox have plenty of players that could interest Toronto. Heyman also notes that the Yankees will look at free agent John Lackey as well.The Yankees may have some trouble resigning Johnny Damon, according to Joel Sherman. Damon's agent, Scott Boras is reportedly seeking a long contract for his client and compared the outfielder to Derek Jeter. I&...