Arencibia

Arencibia is a power hitter with a good arm, but isn't a great defensive catcher.

Capsule profiles of the 2007 first-rounders 2007

Colon walked Eric Thames, and gave up a three-run double to rookie catcher J.R. Arencibia to give Toronto a 6-1 lead.

Big Sixth Inning Leads Jays Over Yankees, 7-3 2011

The only runner he allowed came with one out in the eighth inning when J.P. Arencibia walked on a full count, with Verlander's 12th pitch to the rookie just an inch or two outside.

Verlander Throws 2nd Career No-Hitter 2011

The Blue Jays have several of those at hand, with more to come in the likes of right-hander Kyle Drabek, first baseman Brett Wallace — both acquired in connection with the Halladay trade — catcher J.P. Arencibia and right-hander Zach Stewart.

Blue Jays, sans Halladay, begin new era 2010

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USATODAY.com 2007

Arencibia has struggled slightly this year compared to his previous season when he was a member of Team USA.

Capsule profiles of the 2007 first-rounders 2007

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USATODAY.com 2007

Rajai Davis doubled Arencibia to third and Rasmus doubled them home.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2011

J.P. Arencibia, starting at designated hitter with Molina behind the plate, smashed a single past third baseman Michael Young to score Hill for a 5-0 lead.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2011

J.P. Arencibia hit a three-run homer, Brett Cecil beat All-Star Alexi Ogando for the second straight start and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Friday night.

The Seattle Times 2011