Blanco agrees to new deal: The Diamondbacks reached an agreement to re-sign C Henry Blanco on Thursday, as reported by MLBTradeRumors.com. Blanco's new one-year deal will be worth $1.2 million, plus it includes an option worth $1.24 million for the 2013 season. The backup catcher hit .250 with eight home runs in 37 games with Arizona this season. (Updated 11/03/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Backing up Miguel Montero, Blanco is not likely to see much playing time, except in the event that Montero suffers a major injury. He does have some thump in his bat, so Blanco is worth considering as a No. 2 catching option in NL-only leagues. (Updated 11/03/2011).
10/31/2011 21:23 D-Backs' Duke, Hill, Marquise, three others become FAs
The Arizona Diamondbacks have exercised the mutual options on catcher Henry Blanco and infielder Willie Bloomquist, while declining options on left-hander Zach Duke and second baseman Aaron Hill.