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Emilio Bonifacio | Second Baseman

Team:	Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:	(28) / 4/23/1985
Ht / Wt:	5'11' / 200
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: $2.6 million, 2014-15: Arb. Eligible, 2015: Free Agent
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Playing in a full game for the first time in six days, Emilio Bonifacio went 0-for-2 with a walk on Monday.

Bonifacio had started one game since April 16, but he came out of that one for a pinch-hitter. He got a rare infield start tonight, but he did so from the ninth spot in the order, with Munenori Kawasaki leading off. It seems like the Blue Jays have really soured on Bonifacio, and we wonder if he might prove to be trade bait. Apr 22 - 10:38 PM

Emilio Bonifacio returns to starting lineup
Apr 22 - 10:38 PM
Emilio Bonifacio appears at shortstop
Apr 13 - 12:38 AM
Bonifacio getting day off on Thursday
Apr 11 - 11:58 AM
Emilio Bonifacio hits second spring homer
Mar 20 - 5:31 PM

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Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Emilio Bonifacio made his season debut at shortstop Friday after Jose Reyes departed.

It's the first time he's played shortstop in a game since 2011, but he should now top the Jays' depth chart the position with Jose Reyes out. While the team will probably look outside the organization for alternatives, it should be Bonifacio's job in the meantime, with Maicer Izturis starting at second base and Mark DeRosa at third. Andy LaRoche could be called up to help out.

Apr 13 - 12:38 AM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Emilio Bonifacio is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup on Thursday afternoon against the Tigers.

Bonifacio has struggled defensively at second base and the Jays wanted to give him a day of mental rest. "He's playing hard. I don't think he has that personality to really get him down," Toronto manager John Gibbons told reporters on Thursday morning. "We'll give him a day off, but I'm not worried about Emilio." Maicer Izturis is starting at second and Mark DeRosa got the nod at third.

Source: Toronto Star

Apr 11 - 11:58 AM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Emilio Bonifacio went 3-for-4 and homered off Baltimore's Zach Britton on Wednesday.

With a .326/.367/.565 line in 46 at-bats, Bonifacio is blowing Maicer Izturis away at the moment. Speculation is that the Jays promised Izturis the starting job at second base when they signed him, but they may well be better off going with Bonifacio there. He should play plenty regardless.

Mar 20 - 5:31 PM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Emilio Bonifacio homered off the Phillies' Cliff Lee and doubled in his two at-bats Saturday.

There's a decent case for making Bonifacio the Jays' primary second baseman, but it seems that they promised Maicer Izturis the job in order to entice him into signing. Bonifacio still figures to get plenty of playing time in a super-utility role, and his speed will give him some value in AL-only leagues.

Mar 2 - 3:45 PM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Blue Jays avoided arbitration with 2B/OF Emilio Bonifacio by agreeing to a one-year, $2.6 million contract.

He gets a small raise in his second arbitration year after last season's $2.2 million salary. Injuries limited Bonifacio to just 64 games in 2012, but he still managed to steal 30 bases and will operate in a utility role for Toronto in 2013.

Jan 18 - 11:50 AM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution hears that the Blue Jays may make Emilio Bonifacio available.

Bonifacio was just acquired last month as part of the 12-player blockbuster with the Marlins, but he may function as a super-utility type with Maicer Izturis poised to get most of the work at second base. So the Blue Jays are at least willing to see what's out there. For what it's worth, O'Brien notes that the Braves were interested in Bonifacio before he got traded to Toronto.

Source: David O'Brien on Twitter

Wed, Dec 5, 2012 08:34:00 AM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Blue Jays acquired INF/OF Emilio Bonifacio from the Marlins in a 12-player trade.

Bonifacio, 27, batted .258/.330/.316 with one home run, 11 RBI, 30 stolen bases and a .645 OPS in 64 games with the Marlins this season. He could be an option to start at second base, even though the Blue Jays recently added Maicer Izturis. Bonifacio earned $2.2 million this season and is arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter.

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 03:25:00 PM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Emilio Bonifacio will play for Tigres del Licey this offseason in the Dominican Winter League.

Bonifacio appeared in only 64 games with the Marlins this year because of a right knee injury, but he avoided surgery and is apparently doing well with his rehab. The 27-year-old speedster will make up for lost time in the DWL. He should be back to full strength next spring.

Source: Luis Rangel on Twitter

Thu, Nov 8, 2012 10:19:00 AM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Marlins transferred OF Emilio Bonifacio from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Bonifacio had already been ruled out for the season due to a sprained right knee, and not it's official. He'll be 100 percent for spring training next year.

Fri, Sep 14, 2012 02:55:00 PM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Emilio Bonifacio (knee) is done for the season.

Bonifacio has experienced very little progress in his sprained right knee and may need offseason surgery if it doesn't heal with rest. He wound up batting .258/.330/.316 with one home run and 11 RBI in 64 games this season. The 27-year-old also stole 30 bases in 33 attempts.

Source: Joe Capozzi on Twitter

Tue, Sep 4, 2012 04:22:00 PM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Emilio Bonifacio (knee) has experienced little improvement since being placed on the disabled list, and Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen would prefer shutting him down for the season.

Guillen indicated that Bonifacio could wind up having surgery on his right knee. "If you need to go in, clean it up, do it right now, and I’ll see you in spring training," Guillen said. Bonifacio has been limited to just 64 games this season due to thumb and knee problems.

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 07:27:00 PM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Marlins placed OF Emilio Bonifacio on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee sprain.

Bonifacio made an early exit from Tuesday night's game and underwent an MRI on Wednesday morning that revealed the sprain. He is likely to miss at least three weeks. Gorkys Hernandez started in center field in the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks.

Wed, Aug 22, 2012 06:14:00 PM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Emilio Bonifacio (knee) is not in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks.

Bonifacio left Tuesday's game with right knee pain. He was sent for an MRI on Wednesday, but results aren't yet known. Gorkys Hernandez is starting in his place in center field.

Source: Juan C. Rodriguez on Twitter

Wed, Aug 22, 2012 02:09:00 PM

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B - Blue Jays

Emilio Bonifacio left Tuesday's game with right knee pain.

The Marlins are considering him day-to-day. Gorkys Hernandez took Bonifacio's spot in center field.

Source: Joe Capozzi on Twitter

Tue, Aug 21, 2012 10:29:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	J.P. Arencibia
	2	Henry Blanco
1B	1	Adam Lind
2B	1	Maicer Izturis
	2	Emilio Bonifacio
SS	1	Jose Reyes D.L. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said it "would not surprise me" if Jose Reyes returned in late June. Reyes had the walking boot on his left foot removed Tuesday and is evidently recovering a bit ahead of schedule, as he had been expected to sit out until around the All-Star break. The shortstop is still in the early stages of his recovery, though. A lot can happen over the next six weeks. May 14
	2	Munenori Kawasaki
3B	1	Brett Lawrie
	2	Mark DeRosa
LF	1	Melky Cabrera
	2	Rajai Davis D.L. Rajai Davis (oblique) has been sent to Florida to start his rehab. Davis hasn't played since May 10 due to a strained oblique. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons doesn't expect it to be a long-term injury, so it's possible he could return later this month. May 17
CF	1	Colby Rasmus
RF	1	Jose Bautista
DH	1	Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	R.A. Dickey
	2	Josh Johnson D.L. Josh Johnson (triceps) is on track to make a rehab start on Monday or Tuesday. Good news. Johnson hasn't pitched since April 21 due to right triceps inflammation, but he hasn't had any issues during his throwing program. The Blue Jays have yet to announce where he'll pitch initially and it's unclear how many starts he'll need before he's activated. Still, he's making progress. May 17
	3	Brandon Morrow Sidelined Brandon Morrow (neck) will have his next start pushed back to Saturday against the Yankees. Morrow had a successful bullpen session on Sunday, but the Blue Jays want to give him some extra time just to be on the safe side. Ramon Ortiz will take his spot Wednesday against the Giants. May 14
	4	Mark Buehrle
	5	J.A. Happ D.L. J.A. Happ (head, knee) is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks. Happ will avoid throwing for a week before beginning to toss on flat ground. The Blue Jays are optimistic that the left-hander will be sidelined closer to four weeks. All things considered, that's about as good as Happ and the club could have hoped for. May 9
	6	Dustin McGowan D.L. Dustin McGowan (shoulder) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo. McGowan allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings with High-A Dunedin and notched four strikeouts. The Blue Jays can't count on him given his lengthy injury history, but he could be an option to join the bullpen later this month if all goes well. May 17
	7	Drew Hutchison D.L. Drew Hutchison (elbow) is on track to face live hitters in about three weeks. Hutchison is currently making his way back from Tommy John surgery last August. While the 22-year-old right-hander is unlikely to see any game action until late in the season, he feels good about his progress. "You always want to do more but you know you have to follow the process and do what they tell you to do because that’s what’s in your best interest," said Hutchison. "I feel good, which is good, but you also realize that it’s the process and you need to follow the process." May 8
	8	Kyle Drabek D.L. Kyle Drabek (elbow) expects to throw live batting practice in the next week or two. Drabek threw a bullpen session Monday in extended spring training. He's coming back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, so the Blue Jays figure to take things slow, but he could be looking at a return around midseason if all goes well. May 8
	9	Chad Jenkins
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Casey Janssen
	2	Sergio Santos D.L. Sergio Santos will have surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow. Santos had been nearing a minor league rehab assignment, but the discomfort in his elbow has suddenly returned. The surgery isn't expected to end his season, but it's unlikely he'll make it back until the second half. May 14
	3	Darren Oliver
	4	Steve Delabar
	5	Esmil Rogers
	6	Aaron Loup
	7	Brett Cecil
	8	Brad Lincoln
	9	Ramon Ortiz
	10	Mickey Storey
	11	Luis Perez D.L. Luis Perez (elbow) is expected to appear in an extended spring training game later this week. Perez has been throwing bullpen sessions, but this will be his first appearance in a game. He's expected to return from Tommy John surgery around midseason. May 6

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