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Henry Blanco, C, San Diego Padres
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Padres | Six players hitting under .200 at home
Thu, 21 May 2009 00:48:42 -0700
According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, six San Diego Padres are hitting under .200 at home: OF Jody Gerut (.127), SS David Eckstein (.164), OF Chase Headley (.167), OF Brian Giles (.172), C Henry Blanco (.174) and OF Chris Burke (.174).
Padres | Blanco has two homers off Cook
Tue, 05 May 2009 13:02:53 -0700
MLB.com reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco has two home runs and four RBIs in just four at-bats in the last five years off Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook.
Padres | Blanco goes yard twice
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:09:00 -0700
The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco hit two home runs Saturday, April 11, which tied a career high.
Padres | Hundley, Blanco to share playing time
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:59:49 -0700
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres Cs Nick Hundley and Henry Blanco will share time behind the plate this season, according to manager Bud Black. However, Hundley figures to receive most of the playing time over Blanco. Both catchers have received two starts in the first four games of the season.
Padres | Blanco could play up to four games a week
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:27:24 -0700
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco could play up to four games per week in a platoon with C Nick Hundley.
Padres | Blanco, Bell return to camp
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:34:13 -0700
Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco and RP Heath Bell returned to camp Monday, March 23, after playing in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Padres | Blanco homers Wednesday
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:25:47 -0700
Ed Eagle, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco hit a solo home run for Venezuela in the 2009 World Baseball Classic Wednesday, March 11.
Padres | Blanco to play in WBC
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:01:09 -0800
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco will play for Venezuela in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Padres | Blanco goes deep Thursday
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:10:22 -0800
Larry LaRue, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco hit a two-run home run Thursday, Feb. 26.
Padres | Blanco might play in WBC
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:12:46 -0800
Tom Krasovic, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco might play for Venezuela in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Padres | Blanco arrives at camp Friday
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:43:23 -0800
Updating previous reports, San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco arrived at camp Friday, Feb. 20, after tending to family issues in Venezuela, according to The Associated Press.
Padres | Blanco to arrive late
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:33:02 -0800
The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco received permission to arrive a day late to camp due to a family matter.
Padres | Blanco agrees to terms
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:35:13 -0800
Buster Olney, of ESPN The Magazine, reports the San Diego Padres agreed to terms with free-agent C Henry Blanco (Cubs) on a one-year, $750,000 deal, according to sources close to the situation.
Cubs | Backup catcher news
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:28:00 -0800
The Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Cubs are looking for a left-handed hitting, defense-oriented catcher to compete with C Koyie Hill for the backup spot. C Henry Blanco will not return.
Orioles | Have not contacted Blanco
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:48:31 -0800
Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles have not contacted the representatives of free-agent C Henry Blanco (Cubs).
Orioles | Team looking at three catchers as backup plan
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:30:37 -0800
The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Orioles may look at either C Henry Blanco, C Paul Bako or C Gregg Zaun as a possible replacement for C Ramon Hernandez.
MLB | Blanco's brother killed
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:33:41 -0800
David Venn, of MLB.com, reports the brother of free-agent C Henry Blanco (Cubs) was found shot to death Monday, Dec. 1, in Venezuela. Carlos Simon Blanco Sanchez was being held for ransom at 200 million Venezuelan Bolivares, according to El Universal newspaper. KFFL extends its condolences to Blanco's family and friends.
Cubs | Four not offered arbitration
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:49:31 -0800
MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports the Chicago Cubs didn't offer arbitration to RP Bob Howry, OF Jim Edmonds, OF Daryle Ward or C Henry Blanco.
Cubs | Three file for free agency Friday
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:35:03 -0700
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs CL Kerry Wood, C Henry Blanco and P Jon Lieber filed for free agency Friday, Oct. 31.
Cubs | Blanco's option declined
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:04:01 -0700
Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Cubs declined their $3 million option on C Henry Blanco Friday, Oct. 31. However, the team expects to re-sign Blanco as a free agent for a lower salary.
Cubs | Blanco gets game-winning hit Friday
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:53:08 -0700
Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco hit a game-winning RBI single in the 11th inning Friday, Aug. 8.
Cubs | Blanco likely starting Tuesday
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:05:15 -0700
Maureen Lynch, of The Northwest Herald, reports the Chicago Cubs will likely start C Henry Blanco on Tuesday, Aug. 5, against the Houston Astros.
Cubs | Blanco homers Thursday
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:09:56 -0700
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco homered Thursday night, July 24. It was just his second homer of the season.
Cubs | Blanco started at catcher
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:49:30 -0700
Nick Zaccardi and Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, report Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco started his first game at catcher since June 29 in the last game of the first half.
Cubs | Blanco hits first homer in a while
Fri, 30 May 2008 17:29:17 -0700
Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco hit a two-run home run Friday, May 30. It was his first home run since Sept. 22, 2006.
Cubs | Blanco expected to see more playing time soon
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:12:02 -0700
Nick Zaccardi, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said he would like to start C Henry Blanco once a week once the temperature rises because he wants to give C Geovany Soto a little more rest.
Cubs | Blanco feeling better following offseason
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:38:31 -0800
The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) played a full season of winter ball and reported to camp seemingly fully recovered from the neck injury that sidelined him most of last season and at one point appeared career-threatening. A third cortisone shot late last season made the difference, said Blanco.
Cubs | Blanco in danger of missing out on postseason
Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:55:22 -0700
Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco could be left off the team's postseason roster if the team decides to go with C Geovany Soto.
Cubs | Blanco activated
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:32:16 -0700
Updating a previous report, The Sports Network reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) has been activated from the 60-day disabled list.
Cubs | Blanco expected to be activated
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:33:27 -0700
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) is expected to be activated from the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 21.
Cubs | Blanco transferred to 60-day DL
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:42:25 -0700
The Sports Network reports the Chicago Cubs have transferred C Henry Blanco (back, shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list.
Cubs | Blanco to be reevaluated Wednesday
Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:46:39 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (back, shoulder) will be reevaluated by Dr. Stephen Gryzlo Wednesday, Aug. 1. He has been rehabbing with Class A Peoria.
Cubs | Blanco's rehab will take longer than expected
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:57:15 -0700
The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (disc) will have his minor-league rehabilitation stint will go on much longer than anticipated, with Cubs manager Lou Piniella saying it would probably be at least 10 more days until he's ready to be called up. Blanco has been disabled with a cervical herniated disc since May 31.
Cubs | Blanco's rehab stint delayed
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:16:38 -0700
Updating previous items, Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck/shoulder) has had his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa delayed. Blanco has some left shoulder soreness, and the team wants him to pass all tests before he joins Iowa, which could happen later in the week. The soreness is not tied to the cervical disk problem that originally caused him to go on the disabled list.
Cubs | Blanco scheduled to begin rehab assignment Monday
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:18:39 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa Monday, July 16. Manager Lou Piniella is hoping Blanco can get between 25-30 at-bats before possibly returning.
Cubs | Blanco's future uncertain
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:58:36 -0700
Correcting a previous item, Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports the future for Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) is uncertain because of his herniated disc.
Cubs | Blanco tests arm
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:13:48 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) tested his arm Sunday, July 8, by throwing to second base from behind the plate. Blanco said he felt fine after the workout. He could make a rehab start with Class A Peoria July 15.
Cubs | Blanco could contribute in second half
Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:30:27 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) has been taking batting practice and could contribute for the team at some point in the second half of the season.
Cubs | Blanco takes part in throwing drills
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 12:00:04 -0700
Jeff Vorva, of DailySouthTown.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) took part in throwing drills Friday, June 29.
Cubs | Blanco plays catch Friday
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:59:27 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) played catch Friday, June 22, which was the first time he's done any baseball-related activities since being sidelined with a herniated disk in his neck.
Cubs | Blanco resting at home
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:46:43 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) did not go with the team to Texas so he could stay in Chicago to continue his rehab from a herniated disc in his neck.
Cubs | Blanco receives cortisone shot
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:27:00 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck, arm) received his third cortisone shot Friday, June 15, and it is uncertain when he will return.
Cubs | Blanco sidelined indefinitely
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:01:24 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco's (neck, arm) rehab assignment has been delayed indefinitely as he is still suffering from spasms in his arm.
Cubs | Blanco takes BP
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:47:14 -0700
The Chicago Tribune's Dave Van Dyck reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (disc) took batting practice on Monday, June 11, and hopes to be back by next week. "I'm not worried, but it's going to be in my head," he said. "I'm not going to do something where I'd have a setback."
Cubs | More on Blanco injury
Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:20:24 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) underwent an MRI Thursday, May 31, and received his second cortisone shot of the year to help with the pain caused by the herniated disc in his neck. Blanco has been suffering from the pain for the past couple weeks, however, when he was behind the plate Wednesday, May 30, he felt his arm go numb, which prompted the trip to the disabled list.
Cubs | Blanco placed on disabled list
Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:42:17 -0700
The Chicago Cubs have placed C Henry Blanco (neck) on the 15-day disabled list, because of a herniated disc in his neck, according to the Associated Press. The move is retroactive to Thursday, May 31.
Cubs | Piniella may make Blanco catcher for Zambrano
Mon, 28 May 2007 11:11:02 -0700
The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella may make C Henry Blanco the permanent catcher for SP Carlos Zambrano. Zambrano has enjoyed better performances with Blanco catching rather than normal starter C Michael Barrett. Zambrano is 3-1 with a 3.27 ERA when playing with Blanco, compared to a 2-3 record with a 7.07 ERA when Barrett is in the lineup.
Cubs | Blanco getting time off
Sat, 05 May 2007 08:43:32 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (neck) will be given a couple days off after he received a cortisone shot Thursday, May 3, to treat a herniated disc in his neck.
Cubs | Blanco subpoenaed
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:02:08 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco was subpoenaed to appear in Key West, Fla., as a prosecution witness in a federal case involving one of his agents, whom is accused of conspiring to smuggle Cuban baseball players into the United States. "I just want to get it out of the way," Blanco said. If Blanco is unable to return in time for the Cubs' game Wednesday, April 4, OF Matt Murton will serve as the backup catcher.
Cubs | Blanco limping following slight knee injury
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:28:04 -0700
The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports Chicago Cubs C Henry Blanco (knee) was limping noticeably after taking a foul ball off the top of his right knee on March 12. Blanco said he'd be out a couple of days.
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