HENRY BLANCO RUMORS & GOSSIP

Diamondbacks agree to a one-year deal with Henry Blanco

According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million deal with veteran catcher Henry Blanco. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic said earlier today that the deal was close. Yesterday, we learned that Blanco declined his side of the 2012 option. The 40-year old catcher was set to be a free agent prior to the new deal being...
Via PRO Rumors  |  November 03, 2011
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Blanco declines 2012 option with D-backs

Catcher Henry Blanco has declined his end of a $1.15 million mutual option for 2012 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks exercised their options on Blanco and infielder Willie Bloomquist on Monday, but both opted to become free agents. Arizona also declined options on left-hander Zach Duke and infielder Aaron Hill. Blanco hit .250 with eight homers and 12 RBIs as Arizona...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 02, 2011
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2011 Arizona Diamondbacks Player Evaluations: Henry Blanco

In continuing on with our series of looking at the 2011 Diamondbacks roster, we move on from the starter behind the plate in Miguel Montero to his backup in veteran Henry Blanco. The 40-year-old Blanco was brought in last offseason by the D’Backs to add some insurance and a veteran presence to the catcher position. Despite not playing a lot, Blanco didn’t disappoint in...
Via Rant Sports  |  October 27, 2011
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Henry Blanco Rumors: Diamondbacks are close to deal with Blanco

Free agent catcher Henry Blanco is close to signing a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to a source close to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Gilbert says the deal is believed to be worth around $1 million and may include a mutual option for 2012. Leonard Ojeda of Diario Meridiano recently reported that Blanco could reach an agreement with the Diamondbacks soon. “...
Via PRO Rumors  |  December 15, 2010
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Henry Blanco, DBacks Close To A Deal

Henry Blanco and the Arizona Diamondbacks are close to reaching an agreement according to the team site of the Margarita Braves. Nothing is finalized yet, but the deal could be done by the end of the week. The Mets pretty much assured Blanco wouldn't be returning after the sign of Ronny Paulino. I really enjoyed watching Blanco play for the brief time he was here. Handled the...
Via Mets Paradise  |  December 14, 2010
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Henry Blanco Could Be Heading To The D’Backs

According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, Henry Blanco could be on his way to the Diamondbacks who have him ranked very high on their wish list for backup catcher. He writes, The Diamondbacks have interest in a backup catcher, and I’m told that free agent veteran Henry Blanco is at or near the top of their list. Blanco, 39, hit just .215 with the Mets last season and is...
Via Mets Merized Online  |  December 05, 2010
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Buzz: Diamondbacks Interested in Henry Blanco

According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, Henry Blanco is at the top of the Diamondbacks list to be their backup catcher. “He’s considered a great clubhouse guy and a mentor/coach-on-the-field type.” writes Piecoro. Earlier today, I wrote: “Earlier in the off-season, I thought the Mets would consider bringing Blanco back in 2011, but given his age, fragility...
Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog  |  December 04, 2010
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Blanco heads DBacks list

Henry Blanco behind the dishOriginally uploaded by Michael G. BaronDespite Mike Pelfrey's requests and the Mets polite stance that they are open to Henry Blanco, it seems like a foregone conclusion that they will go in another direction. The Mets want a younger backup catcher who doesn't have a bad back. However, it doesn't appear that Blanco will struggle to get work...
Via Mets Fever  |  December 04, 2010
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Reyes Sits, Blanco Gets Second Straight Start, Francoeur In RF Again: Mets Lineup V. Astros - August 28, 2010

Jose sits again in tonight's second game against the Astros at GHMP. Today's Lineup courtesy of Adam Rubin:1. Pagan-LF2. Castillo-2B3. Beltran-CF4. Wright-3B5. Davis-1B6. Francoeur-RF7. Blanco-C8. Tejada-SS9. Santana-LSPHenry Blanco gets his second straight start with Johan starting. Francoeur and Wright look to continue their hot hitting. Johan needs for his mates...
Via Long Island Met Fan  |  August 28, 2010
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The Killer B's now its Blanco turn for a walk off

It had been since the Mets were still playing at Shea Stadium that the Mets had there last walk off until friday night. Back in 2008 david Wright had a walk off win against the Padres. Now 2 nights in a row the Mets had walk off wins. This time from there other catcher Henry Blanco. On the first pitch in the bottom of the 11th Blanco took Mets ole friend Mr Mota deep in almost the...
Via Long Island Met Fan  |  May 09, 2010
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