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Astros | Hall's contract voided Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:47:26 -0800 Updating previous reports, the Houston Astros have voided the minor league contract of C Toby Hall (shoulder), after he opted to have shoulder surgery Sunday, Feb. 22, according to The Associated Press. He will miss at least four months because of the surgery.
Astros | Hall to miss at least one month Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:09:33 -0800 The Sports Network reports that Houston Astros C Toby Hall (shoulder) will miss at least one month, after an MRI exam revealed a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
Astros | Hall likely to be examined Saturday Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:11:51 -0800 Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros C Toby Hall (shoulder) will likely be examined by team Dr. David Litner Saturday, Feb. 21. Hall is leaving the option open that he will have to undergo surgery, according to general manager Ed Wade.
Astros | Hall's results to be looked at Friday Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:32:12 -0800 The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros C Toby Hall's (shoulder) test results will be examined by team physician Dr. David Litner Friday, Feb. 20.
Astros | Hall shut down from throwing Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:57:03 -0800 Updating a previous item, Jose De Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros C Toby Hall (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing because of pain in his right shoulder.
Astros | Hall experiencing shoulder soreness Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:01:20 -0800 Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros C Toby Hall (shoulder) is suffering from shoulder soreness and underwent an MRI this week. The results of his MRI are expected to be released Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Astros | Invite six to Spring Training Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:37:46 -0800 Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros invited free-agent RP Jose Capellan (Rockies), RP Danny Graves (Twins), RP Chad Paronto (Astros), P Sergio Perez (Astros), C Brian Esposito (Cardinals) and C Toby Hall (White Sox) to Spring Training Wednesday, Jan. 14.
White Sox | Five not offered arbitration Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:43:06 -0800 Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago White Sox did not offer arbitration to OF Ken Griffey Jr., 2B Juan Uribe, 3B Joe Crede, C Toby Hall or RP Horacio Ramirez.
White Sox | Two file for free agency Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:43:53 -0700 La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall and RP Horacio Ramirez filed for free agency Friday, Oct. 31.
White Sox | Could be looking for backup catcher Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:10:29 -0700 Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago White Sox could be looking for a backup catcher during the offseason, after declining C Toby Hall's $2.25 million option for 2009.
White Sox | Hall's option declined Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:18:15 -0700 MLB.com reports the Chicago White Sox declined the 2009 option on C Toby Hall Thursday, Oct. 30.
White Sox | Hall wants to remain with team Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:52:26 -0700 Mark Gonzales, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall expressed some interest in returning to the team in 2009 at the end of the season.
White Sox | Team could pick up Hall's option Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:08:56 -0700 The Chicago Sun-Times' Joe Cowley reports the Chicago White Sox could pick up C Toby Hall's $2.25 million option for 2009.
White Sox | Hall homers Sunday Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:16:11 -0700 The Associated Press' Andrew Seligman reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall homered Sunday, Sept. 7. It was just his second of the year.
White Sox | Hall in starting lineup Saturday Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:51:09 -0700 David Just, of MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall was in the starting lineup Saturday, Aug. 23.
White Sox | Hall appears to injure shoulder slamming pie in teammate's face Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:56:37 -0700 WhiteSox.MLB.com's David Just reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) appeared to injure his right shoulder slamming a pie in a player's face during a post-game interview. The shoulder, which he separated in 2007, was heavily wrapped after the game. Hall said it felt fine.
White Sox | Pierzynski leaves game early Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:23:10 -0700 Mark Gonzales, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox C A.J. Pierzynski (foot) left the team's game Saturday, July 12, in the fourth inning after getting hit in the foot by a pitch in the third inning. He was replaced by Toby Hall.
White Sox | Hall homers Wednesday Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:47:31 -0700 The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall hit his first home run in two years Wednesday, June 18.
White Sox | Hall providing spark Fri, 23 May 2008 07:54:22 -0700 The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox backup C Toby Hall went 3-for-3 Thursday, May 22, and is hitting .351 on the season.
White Sox | Fast fact: Catchers prove easy to steal on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:56:44 -0700 According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall and C A.J. Pierzynski have allowed a combined 22 runners to steal bases out of 24 attempts.
White Sox | Hall to be backup Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:09:15 -0700 Mark Gonzales, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall will be the team's backup catcher.
White Sox | Hall to serve as backup catcher Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:08:30 -0700 The Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales, in the "Hardball" blog at ChicagoSports.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall is slated to serve as the backup to starting C A.J. Pierzynski.
White Sox | Hall's shoulder healthy after first spring appearance Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:53:16 -0700 Mark Gonzales, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with one throw to second base in his first spring appearance Monday, March 10. Hall also pronounced his right shoulder healthy.
White Sox | Hall progressing towards return to field Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:31:37 -0800 Updating a previous item, MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports Chicago White Sox reserve C Toby Hall (shoulder) continued rounding into shape towards a return to the field for game action by making throws to second base Thursday, March 6. He's looking to play every day over the last two weeks of spring training in order to get sufficient at-bats to prepare him for the season. He is able to hit now, but is still building up strength in his shoulder so he can throw full speed.
White Sox | Hall may be back within a week Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:16:49 -0800 The Arlington Heights Daily Herald's Scot Gregor reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) is expected back on the field within the next week.
White Sox | Pierzynski to miss next few games Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:47:40 -0700 Joe Cowley, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago White Sox C A.J. Pierzynski will likely miss the next series because he will be attending his wife's grandmother's funeral. The White Sox will start C Donny Lucy Tuesday, Sept. 4, and C Toby Hall in the final two games of Pierzynski's absence.
White Sox | Hall back in lineup Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:44:40 -0700 The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (head) was back in the lineup July 25, a day after coming out of the second game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers with a mild concussion.
White Sox | Hall injured Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:03:22 -0700 Chicago White Sox reserve C Toby Hall (minor concussion) had to leave during the second inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader Tuesday night, July 24, after apparently being struck in the neck by the backswing from Detroit Tigers SS Carlos Guillen's bat, reports the Associated Press' Rick Gano. X-rays and a neurological exam both came back negative.
White Sox | Hall suffers flu symptoms, leaves game Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:29:44 -0700 The Associated Press is reporting Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (illness) left after four innings June 19 against the Florida Marlins, with flu-like symptoms.
White Sox | Hall to see more action Wednesday Mon, 28 May 2007 08:02:59 -0700 Jon Greenberg, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall will be in the starting lineup Wednesday, May 30, in place of C A.J. Pierzynski.
White Sox | Hall to start back-to-back days Sat, 26 May 2007 08:24:01 -0700 Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall will start the team's games Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28.
White Sox | Hall returns to game action Sat, 19 May 2007 07:14:51 -0700 Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall started for the first time this season Friday, May 18, against the Chicago Cubs. Hall went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored.
White Sox | Hall could start Friday Fri, 18 May 2007 08:01:45 -0700 Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox backup C Toby Hall could be in the starting lineup Friday, May 18, just one day after being activated off the disabled list.
White Sox | Hall activated Thu, 17 May 2007 16:04:33 -0700 USAToday.com reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, May 17.
White Sox | Hall close to returning Wed, 16 May 2007 08:27:13 -0700 Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) has seven RBI in four games with Triple-A Charlotte and believes he is ready to come off the disabled list, however, manager Ozzie Guillen said Hall will return when he is able to throw as well as he can hit.
White Sox | Hall injury update Sat, 12 May 2007 07:25:43 -0700 Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) took batting practice Friday, May 11. Hall is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte Saturday, May 12.
White Sox | Hall ready to head out for rehab Thu, 10 May 2007 23:49:27 -0700 The Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) says he can rejoin the team next weekend against the Chicago Cubs, but manager Ozzie Guillen isn't so sure. Hall has been sidelined for seven weeks with a torn labrum. Hall could leave as soon as Friday, May 11, for rehab at Triple-A Charlotte.
White Sox | Hall to resume throwing Thu, 03 May 2007 11:56:45 -0700 Mark Gonzalez, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) will resume throwing Thursday, May 3, when the team has the day off.
White Sox | Hall rehab update Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:20:36 -0700 Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) stretched out his throwing program Friday, April 27. Hall threw to a pitcher, second base and third base. He also played long toss and reported no pain or "popping" in his shoulder afterwards.
White Sox | Hall way ahead of schedule in rehab Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:16:49 -0700 Max Utsler, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) reported no pain after taking live batting practice Monday, April 23. Hall also caught a bullpen session and made 40 throws from 140 feet Tuesday, April 23. He was scheduled for batting practice but bad weather forced him to postpone it. Hall will undergo a medical evaluation Wednesday, April 25, and said all he needs to do now is rebuild his strength.
White Sox | Hall catches bullpen session Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:25:55 -0700 Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) caught his first bullpen session, Saturday, April 21, working with SP Javier Vazquez, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
White Sox | Hall cleared to begin hitting Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:16:55 -0700 Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) made 90 throws during a pregame workout and was given official medical clearance to begin hitting, although he must take it slowly and stop if he feels any pain.
White Sox | Hall progressing in rehab Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:52:40 -0700 The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) made 80 throws at distances longer than 90 feet. He is recovering from a torn right labrum and will be re-evaluated on April 17. Hall said his shoulder felt fine, but surgery is still a possibility. If it's not necessary, he hopes to rejoin the team as soon as May.
White Sox | Hall plays catch Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:07:29 -0700 Mark Gonzales, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) played catch for the second consecutive day Friday, April 13, and reported no discomfort. He made about 60 throws at about 70 feet.
White Sox | Hall rehab going well Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:11:04 -0700 Scott Merkin, of WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) threw a weighted ball 15 times Monday, April 9, and he will do the same for the remainder of the week before playing catch with a baseball sometime next week. The drill marked the first time that Hall has done any work above the shoulder since tearing the labrum in his right shoulder late in spring training.
White Sox | Hall expected to throw Monday Sun, 08 Apr 2007 14:17:58 -0700 Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (labrum) is expected to resume throwing, Monday, April 9, according to Andrew Seligman of the Associated Press.
White Sox | Hall confident he can avoid surgery Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:49:30 -0700 Updating a previous post, The Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) is confident he can avoid surgery with proper rehab. Even so, Hall is out until at least May. "When the doctor said you're probably out for the season, that hit me and I said, 'No,'" Hall said. "In a month if they told me that, OK, I could understand that. But I don't think they believed I could pick up my kids right now, so that's one good thing."
White Sox | Hall to DL Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:28:40 -0700 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Chicago White Sox have placed C Toby Hall (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list.
White Sox | Hall to put off surgery for one month Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:45:40 -0700 Updating previous reports, Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Toby Hall (shoulder) will rehab his right shoulder for one month before making a firm decision about undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum. By doing a rehab program, Hall will have a 50-50 chance of coming back. If he were to have surgery, he would be lost for the season right away.
White Sox | Molina has edge in backup battle Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:24:07 -0700 The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox C Gustavo Molina has the upper edge in the backup battle over C Wiki Gonzalez, and Molina will likely win the job if C Toby Hall (shoulder) is lost for the season. |