Jul 17, 2009 5:23 PM EST

ESPN is reporting that White Sox general manager Kenny Williams is making a secret play for Roy Halladay.

"I definitely think Kenny is involved," said one AL executive. "Let's put it this way: I would be very surprised if he's not."

It's believed that infielder Gordon Beckham is off limits, and Chicago might not be able to afford Halladay with a drop in attendance this season.

Via ESPN