Bill Hall signed with the Astros and is looking forward to playing one position:

“I don’t like the word ‘utility player.’ I call myself a baseball player,” said Hall, who played for the Boston Red Sox last season. “I’m excited about the opportunity to play one position. I’ve always said I’m really good at a lot of positions, but if I concentrate on one I think I can be great. That’s my goal — to be a great second baseman.”

Hall’s deal is worth $3 million for the 2011 season and includes a mutual option for 2012. The option is worth $4 million and includes a $250,000 buyout if the team elects to opt out of the deal.

Over his career, in terms of UZR/150, second was one of Hall’s poorer positions. He’s never been an everyday 2B, however, so we’ll see how he does getting plenty of repetitions there.