October 30, 2008 The White Sox declined their option on Toby Hall, according to the Associated Press. Hall would've made $2.25 million and will receive a $150,000 buyout instead.
August 19, 2008 White Sox catcher Toby Hall had to ice down his right shoulder - the same one he separated in 2007 - after his attempt to give teammate Jermaine Dye the traditional shaving cream pie-to-the-face was blocked by the Chicago outfielder following the team's victory over Seattle on Monday, according to the Chicago Tribune.
June 18, 2008 Toby Hall hit his first home run in two years and the Chicago White Sox scored an 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
March 25, 2008 Toby Hall has secured his role as A.J. Pierzynski's backup behind the plate, as fellow reserve catcher Paul Phillips was reassigned to the White Sox's minor league camp on Tuesday. Hall dealt with a dislocated shoulder last season and was brought along slowly this spring, but it appears he must be in good shape now.
March 1, 2008 The White Sox are taking things slowly with Toby Hall this spring after he battled a dislocated shoulder all of last season, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. "They just want to be very cautious with me so we don't have any setbacks," Hall said. "I'm on a program, and it's coming along. I'm really doing almost everything that the rest of the team is doing, except playing in games. They want to make sure I'm ready to go by the final two weeks of the spring, so that's what we're shooting for." Hall opted against undergoing surgery to repair the joint, so he's hoping it will just heal with rehab. It's something to consider if he hits any bumps in the road once he does start playing in games.
