FanHouse Wiki Gonzalez

So much for the optimism Ozzie Guillen showed yesterday concerning Toby Hall's shoulder injury. Yes, Ozzie and Toby were correct when they said they didn't think the dislocation was too bad, but what they didn't count on was the torn labrum the MRI showed today.

What that means is that Hall is most likely done for the season.

"I'm just really frustrated right now," said Hall, minutes after finding out the news produced by the MRI. "I was going to help this team this year. It's one of those things where you really can't put it into words. I knew it hurt, but I've never been hurt, so I had no idea to what extent."

So now the question is: Who will replace Hall? According to a source within the White Sox organization, it will not be Sandy Alomar Jr.(Thank God!), or Chris Widger, two former Sox backups. There's already been talk that Javy Lopez may be getting a phone call in the near future, but Ken Williams says the team is more likely to stay within the organization. Whether that means veteran Wiki Gonzalez or prospect Gustavo Molina, we'll have to wait and see.

Previously at the Fanhouse:

The Backup Plan Needs A Backup Plan

Toby Hall Has A Curious Way Of Respecting The Game

Attention Baseball GM's: Javy Lopez Is Available

The White Sox signed Toby Hall for a few reasons this offseason. First and foremost was to have a catcher they felt could handle a larger role so that they could rest A.J. Pierzynski. Second, there are tons of stud lefties in the AL Central, and A.J. needs a break against them too.

So that's why Toby Hall dislocating his shoulder during the 9th inning of a blowout spring training game on Sunday while playing first base has White Sox fans panicking.

Question of the Day: What former White Sox catcher's cell phone is probably "blowin' up" right now? If you answered Sandy Alomar Jr., you're either (a) a sadist who loves .217 batting averages, (b) Ozzie Guillen's anger management therapist, (c) the artificial intelligence that tabulates Kenny Williams' cell-phone bill, or (d) a White Sox fan for the last six seasons. Luckily there are no reported sightings of Crusty in the skies over Tucson.

Please, Ken Williams, I'm begging you. No Sandy Alomar Jr. I'll catch for you if I have to. Between my job here at the Fanhouse and other time spent being awesome, I'm sure I can fit in a game a week if needed. Just don't bring in Sandy Alomar!!

Of course, this all could be a mute point depending on the severity of Hall's injury. Results of an MRI won't be known until sometime today, and they could show that Hall will be fine in time for Monday's opener against the Indians. Also, Ozzie Guillen went on to say that if Hall can't play, Wiki Gonzalez will most likely take his place until he returns.

Which is fine. As long as it isn't Sandy Alomar Jr.

(Pat on the butt to Life In The Cell)

Previously at the Fanhouse:

Toby Hall Has A Curious Way Of Respecting The Game