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After failing to reach a contract agreement with the Twins after the 2004 season, Blanco opted for free agency again and, in December 2004 he signed a two year, $ 2. 7 million contract to play for the Chicago Cubs.

He worked as a back up catcher to Michael Barrett although, many of the Cubs pitchers preferred pitching to Blanco as his 2005 catcher's earned run average of 3. 58 was almost 1 run lower than the 4. 45 average posted by Barrett.