According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, the Diamondbacks have signed Henry Blanco to a one-year, $1.2 million contract. Blanco declined his half of a $1.15 million mutual option for 2012 this week, so he'll get a modest raise to stay with Arizona. The 40-year-old backstop batted .250/.330/.540 with eight homers, 12 RBI and an .870 OPS over 112 plate appearances this season while throwing out 46 percent (11-for-24) of would-be basestealers. He'll serve as Miguel Montero's backup again in 2012.

According to Jack Magruder of FOX Sports Arizona, the D'Backs are discussing a new deal with Henry Blanco. Blanco declined his half of a $1.15 million mutual option for 2012 on Wednesday afternoon. The 40-year-old backup catcher will be looking for a bit more money after batting .250/.330/.540 this season with eight homers and 12 RBI in 112 plate appearances. Magruder expects an agreement to be reached along with an option for 2013.

Henry Blanco declined his portion of a $1.15 million mutual option for 2012. Arizona exercised its side of the option on Monday, but Blanco has elected to test free agency. The 40-year-old backstop batted .250/.330/.540 with eight homers, 12 RBI and an .870 OPS over 112 plate appearances this season while throwing out 46 percent (11-for-24) of would-be basestealers.

Diamondbacks exercised Henry Blanco's $1.15 million mutual option for 2012. It's not clear if Blanco will exercise his half or decline and become a free agent. The 40-year-old backstop batted .250/.330/.540 with eight homers, 12 RBI and an .870 OPS over 112 plate appearances this season while throwing out 46 percent (11-for-24) of would-be basestealers.

Henry Blanco singled and ripped a solo homer in Sunday's loss to the Padres. The backup catcher scored two of the D'Backs' six runs. Blanco is batting .245 but has managed seven longballs playing behind starter Miguel Montero this season.

Henry Blanco's solo home run would be all the offense the Diamondbacks could muster in a 9-1 loss to the Astros on Monday evening. He took Jeff Fulchino deep in the seventh. The home run gives Blanco five in just 73 at-bats this season.