Toby Hall didn't play in the 2009 season because of a right shoulder that needed surgery. All appears to be well with the torn labrum, and Hall has been given a chance to make the Texas Rangers' 2010 roster.The veteran catcher agreed Friday to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training after Rangers officials watched him work out this week in Florida.
Hall, who has caught 686 games in his major-league career, will compete for an Opening Day job with incumbents Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Taylor Teagarden. Saltalamacchia has a shoulder issue of his own - fatigue - although he has been cleared to resume workouts and is on a throwing program.
General manager Jon Daniels ...