'Sox payroll

Just took a look at the numbers -- staggering the number of players making more than $10M per year.  I was surprised to see Bill Hall's contract so high.  Did the 'Sox pick up his contract?  I do not recall how 'Sox acquired him.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/roster?team=bos

Compare those big numbers to those of the younger players.  Drew, Papi, and Lowell command some big numbers!