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Another Blown Call Costs The Rays A Run [PICTURE]

Rays Index — With one out in the second inning, Henry Blanco hit a ball into the leftfield corner. Sam Fuld made a strong throw back to the infield that appeared to easily beat Blanco to the bag. But after Ben Zobrist tagged Blanco, umpire CB Buckner inexplicably called Blanco safe. And it [...]

Tampa Bay Rays May 20, 2013

Mark Buehrle struggles again

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Toronto manager John Gibbons gave catcher Henry Blanco a start Monday in Tampa Bay to try something new for struggling starter Mark Buehrle, MLB.com reported before the game. It didn't work. Buehrle managed to avoid another loss as Toronto rallied to take a lead in the top of the ninth, but his ERA is 7.02. He did pitch five shutout innings, but was hit for seven runs in the third.  The Rays got an RBI single from Kelly Johnson, a grand slam from Evan Longoria and a two-run homer by Luke Scott. The Blue Jays' starter allowed nine hits and two walks over six innings and 107 pitches with five st...

May 7, 2013

Henry Blanco paired with struggling Mark Buehrle

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Blue Jays manager John Gibbons gave a rare start to veteran Henry Blanco behind the plate over J.P. Arencibia Monday with Mark Buehrle starting in Tampa Bay, MLB.com reports.  Gibbons would like to give Blanco a shot to help reverse Buehrle's struggles. Monday was the first time that Blanco caught anyone but R.A. Dickey this season.  "I just wanted to run one game like that and see," Gibbons said. "Mark, it has been a tough go for him, and we'll change up the catchers to see if that does anything. [J.P.'s] not happy, I didn't expect him to be. But it's just something I want to look at tonight....

May 7, 2013

Jays manager trying new approach with struggling veteran

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Success has eluded Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle early on this season, as he heads into Monday's start at Tampa Bay with a 6.43 ERA and having allowed five or more runs in four of six starts. In an attempt to help Buehrle get on track, manager John Gibbons made the decison to have Henry Blanco catch the veteran left-hander Monday. "Just wanted to try it one game, see what happens," Gibbons said, per the Toronto Star. Gibbons added he made this decision on his own without input from Buehrle and he said starting catcher J.P. Arencibia was "not happy." Gibbons said he "didn't expect (Ar...

May 6, 2013

We've been had: a Toronto Blue Jays preview

South Side Sox — Offense: Emilio Bonifacio-2B, Melky Cabrera-LF, Jose Bautista-RF, Edwin Encarnacion-1B, Adam Lind-DH, J.P. Arencibia-C, Colby Rasmus-CF, Mark DeRosa-3B, Maicer Izturis-SS. Bench: Henry Blanco-C, Munenori Kawasaki-INF, Rajai Davis-OF, Casper Wells-OF. TOR R/G: 4.09. CHW R/G: 3.55. So losing Jose Reyes and Brett Lawrie to start the season off isn't exactly what the Blue Jays were hoping for, but here they are. This has resulted in some interesting roster moves, as backups have been thrust into starting roles, my favorite of which is Emilio Bonifacio. Mr. Goodface came over in the big t...

Chicago White Sox April 15, 2013

Henry Blanco auditioning for role of full-time knuckleball catcher

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Red Sox with R.A. Dickey on the mound, and if he proves capable of handling Dickey's knuckleball, he could become Dickey's full-time catcher. "We'll see how that goes," manager John Gibbons told MLB.com. "That won't be the only factor, but if everything is real smooth and everything goes well, I'd be crazy not to." Blanco has yet to play in a regular-season game in 2013 after hitting .286/.333/.400 in 39 plate appearances during spring training.

April 6, 2013

Henry Blanco to catch R.A. Dickey next time

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Blue Jays have decided to go with Henry Blanco behind the plate the next time R.A. Dickey takes the mound Monday against Boston, reports the National Post.  J.P. Arencibia was originally expected to get another crack at catching the knuckleballer but manager John Gibbons has decided to go with Blanco, who was brought in for the very purpose of handling the tough-to-catch 2012 National League Cy Young award winner. 

April 3, 2013

J.P. Arencibia struggles catching R.A. Dickey

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia had a tough task Tuesday in catching knuckleballer R.A. Dickey on opening day against the Indians. Toronto signed Henry Blanco for just this purpose, but manager John Gibbons proclaimed Arencibia fit to catch Dickey's starts. Tuesday's opener did not go well. Arencibia was charged with three passed balls over six innings and one of them led to an unearned run for the pitcher. Fotunately for Arencibia, Gibbons will continue to let him catch the National League Cy Young award winner from last season, the Toronto Sun reports. “Frustrating wouldn’t be the word for ...

April 3, 2013

J.P. Arencibia behind plate on opening night

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Blue Jays will start J.P. Arencibia behind the dish on opening night, says manager John Gibbons, the National Post reports Monday.  The Jays optioned Josh Thole on Sunday and CBS Sports Baseball Insider Jon Heyman says Mike Nickeas won't make the team. Gibbons will have Arencibia and Henry Blanco handle the pitching staff, including R.A. Dickey all season. Both catchers will see time with Dickey on the mound, though Arencibia does start the first time around.  Nickeas hit just .226 this spring over 31 at-bats and will begin the year in the minors. Blanco, who should see plenty of at-bats d...

March 25, 2013

Blue Jays pick Henry Blanco over Josh Thole for backup catcher’s job

National Post — Whether Blanco becomes R.A. Dickey’s personal catcher appears uncertain

Toronto Blue Jays March 25, 2013

Blue Jays’ Henry Blanco, R.A. Dickey finally reunited

National Post — Veteran Henry Blanco, bidding for the backup catcher’s job, had not caught knuckleballer R.A. Dickey since 2010 when he played for the Mets

Toronto Blue Jays March 20, 2013

37 Jays - Henry Blanco: The Last Squat of a Catch and Throw Guy

The Tao of Stieb — Who: Henry Ramon Blanco. Forty-one years young. Five-foot-eleven, 220 pounds. Catcher. Bats right-handed. Provenance: Caracas, Venezuela. Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1989. Made his major-league debut with the Dodgers in July, 1997.  Contract Status: Joined the Blue Jays on a one-year, non-guaranteed deal worth $750,000 in January, 2013.  Back of the Baseball Card: Fifteen MLB seasons with the Dodgers, Rockies, Brewers, Braves, Twins, Cubs, Padres, Mets and Diamondbacks. Posted a .291 OBP and .367 slugging in 921 games played (2937 plate appearances). Hit 69...

Toronto Blue Jays March 14, 2013

Blue Jays | Henry Blanco the favorite to be backup

KFFL — Toronto Blue Jays C Henry Blanco is the favorite to serve as the backup to ...

February 6, 2013

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Henry Blanco Photos

  • Tampa Bay Rays' Sam Fuld, left, slides in to score ahead of a throw to Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays' Sam Fuld, left, slides in to score ahead of a throw to Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, right, is congratulated by teammate Ryan Roberts in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco after his grand slam home run during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, right, is congratulated by teammate Ryan Roberts in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco after his grand slam home run during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Tampa Bay Rays' Luke Scott, right, is congratulated by teammate James Loney in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco after his two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays' Luke Scott, right, is congratulated by teammate James Loney in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco after his two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Tampa Bay Rays' Luke Scott follows through on his two-run home run in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays' Luke Scott follows through on his two-run home run in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley, top, turns a double play over Toronto Blue Jays' Maicer Izturis during the second inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Toronto's Henry Blanco was out at first The Associated Press
    Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley, top, turns a double play over Toronto Blue Jays' Maicer Izturis during the second inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Toronto's Henry Blanco was out at first. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
  • New York Yankees' Travis Hafner (33) greets teammate Lyle Overbay, right, who runs past Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco, center, after hitting a two-run home run off starting pitcher R.A. Dickey in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, April 28, 2013, in New York. The Associated Press
    New York Yankees' Travis Hafner (33) greets teammate Lyle Overbay, right, who runs past Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco, center, after hitting a two-run home run off starting pitcher R.A. Dickey in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, April 28, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
  • Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco smiles outside the batting cage before the baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in New York. The Associated Press
    Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco smiles outside the batting cage before the baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
  • Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco nearly collides with Brett Lawrie while catching a foul ball by the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of their baseball game in Toronto, Thursday, April 18, 2013 The Associated Press
    Toronto Blue Jays catcher Henry Blanco nearly collides with Brett Lawrie while catching a foul ball by the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of their baseball game in Toronto, Thursday, April 18, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jesse Johnston)
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