Please login to leave a reply. Yuli Gurriel is one of the most experienced first basemen in the league. Report from Spring Training has Michael Brantley fielding balls at 1st Base! When we signed Abreu, it makes it tough to go out and get Gurriel because now its more of a want as opposed to a need. Any path to playing time on the Astros roster would be as a right-handed bench bat. I value what you have to say with a fine tooth comb. Gurriels teammate Jose Altuve even got in on the action. Yet his intervening season was brilliant, as he posted a .319/.383/.462 mark in 143 games in 2021, securing an American League batting title. The apparent lack of a market for Gurriel isnt a total surprise, as hes coming off a down season in which he slashed just .242/.288/.360 with a career-low (for a full season) eight home runs inn 584 plate appearances. It is believed that Gurriels wife moved to America with him, but its unclear if she lives in Texas on a full-time basis. Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is dealing with some left hand soreness, with both he and manager Dusty Baker speaking to Looking at what the Colts can offer, the Texans do not need to give up their second, first-round pick. Didnt really get a chance to see Hensleys versatility much last year considering he oftentimes was the DH. On November 28, however, the Astros signed first baseman Jose Abreu from the Chicago White Sox. Hi Samuel I just ignore it because its going away; Astros threads are WAY more on-point than they used to be, because Astros are the most brilliant and accomplished team of the last 10 years, and are very close to vaulting over Frank Robinson Orioles & Big Red Machine in the GREAT franchise run rankings. With Abreu taking the lions share of time at first base and a corner outfield/designated hitter mix slated to feature productive hitters like Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez and Michael Brantley, it would indeed be tough to bring Gurriel aboard as anything more than a bench bat. Gurriel was an offensive sparkplug for the Astros since joining the team in 2016 after defecting from Cuba. The 38-year-old has drawn interest from the Marlins, Twins and incumbent Astros, but Miami reportedly backed down in its pursuit of Gurriel late last month. Gurriel still has excellent bat-to-ball skills. Throughout the playoffs, Gurriel has put his spiky hair on display, wearing his wild locks loud and proud, and making people wonder just how he has achieved such a look. Hes old and only produced for a small window last year offensively.sounds like a yankee to me. HOUSTON (3) Jason Castro, c I know El Duque said he truly did not know when his birthday was or how old he actually is. Yuli Gurriel was born on June 9, 1984, in Sancti Spiritus, as the son of Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Lidia Castillo Fernandez. At his age, Yuli might have to settle for a DH only gig. Of course, it helps that Bregman has played his entire 7-year career with the Astros while Machado has bounced from Baltimore to Los Angeles to San Diego during his 12 years in the big leagues. Luis, I am totally against the embargo myself and have been for many moons. If the Yankees could somehow move Donaldson then Gurriel makes a lot of sense in NY on a one year deal. Whatever happened to 48 team mlb guy? 4 overall pick, pick No. The other bobble features five Astros who also won the 2017 World Series including Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman . He was raised by his parents Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Ledia Castillo Fernandez in Sancti Spritus, Cuba. Hinch told the media. Regardless, we can be sure that Astros manager Dusty Baker will not hesitate to get Gurriel's bat into the lineup when it counts. The tough part about Gurriel is hes so well-liked, said Brown. In 2016, he played15 games in the minor leagues, for four different affiliates before signing with the Astros. As had 56,000 in July 2018 hosting Giants, even Mount Davis was full. However, not much is known about the Houston Astros star's personal life. Gurriel was said to be. Beloved as Bregman is in Houston, the Astros have said goodbye to popular players rather than offer long-term contracts. Is Yuli looking for a bigger deal and that's why he switched agents, or is he looking to return to Houston and his former agent wasn't getting the job done? . The Padres may as well sign him, weird roster over there. They also get to keep both of their firsts in 2024. The better news, he and his wife are expecting baby number three! Camino al play uno de los das ms esperados de mi vida gracias a dios ?? They added Jose Abreu to play first base, replacing Yuli Gurriel and are coming off a 106-win regular season and a postseason capped by a World Series victory over the Phillies. He won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics, a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics and a silver medal at the 2006 World Baseball Classic. He was linked to the sox too. Has defensive versatility but more suited to 1B. The video above is from a previous story. Ready to keep the hot streak going in the #ALCS, with my @gformbaseball elbow sleeve ? Then again Cruz got signed for 1 million and Yuli wants 3 million. Jon Heyman of the New York Postwrote yesterday Gurriel had sought a guarantee in the $3MM range at one point this offseason. The Astros certainly would love to have Bregman play his entire career in Houston. Almost all teams cheated same as with steroids. Prior to the 2020 season, the Astros signed Gurriel to a one-year deal with a club option for 2022. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball star Lourdes Gurriel, who played for years in the domestic leagues in Cuba. Astros already signed. Twins. It appears that Yuli thought five years absence might be enough punishment, but the government was not making any exceptions and he was denied entry on orders from above. Newly minted Astros GM Dana Brown spoke to the Houston media yesterday and touched on Gurriel, effusing praise but also rather candidly suggesting they may not have enough playing time for him following the signing of Jose Abreu earlier in the winter (Twitter link, with video, via Mark Berman of Houstons FOX 26). The one thing in his favor is his current team. Whether thats still his goal is unclear, though the Post reports he declined multiple contract offers that were apparently below his asking price. As a Yankee fan.. hes one of those guys you never wanted to see in a big spot. But since the Cubs inexplicably signed Hosmer, lousy first basemen everywhere still have hope. Read how Yuli Gurriel Prohibited from Visiting His Relatives in Cuba, Dora Maria Tellez & Lesther Aleman Condemned in Ortegas Bogus Court, Havana Times 12th Photo Contest Announcement, Edu Lobo and Maria Bethania Song of the Day, Flags Without Borders, Holguin, Cuba Photo of the Day, Chile Offers Nationality to All Stateless Nicaraguans, The Future of Cuba: Some Possible Scenarios, The Heavy Backpack of Nicaraguan Migrants, Publisher: I turned around and said goodbye to Nicaragua, Havana Weather for February 23 to March 1, Flying Dollars in Cuba, an Insult to Dignity, Nicaraguas Opposition Needs to Form a United Front. Just a reminder that Yuli Gurriel hit a go-ahead HR in the ALCS this year. Its illegal for white people to return the gesture. Hailing from Cuba, Gurriel is a newcomer in every sense of the word. Its certainly possible that some spring injuries will open the door for a new opportunity once camps begin to get underway, however. Hope that they get a new owner but stay in Northern California. Machado was the third player taken in the 2010 draft. The San Diego Padres signed their All-Star third sacker Machado to an 11-year contract worth $350 million this week. Gurriel stepped out of the batters box and removed his helmet, nodding in Darvishs direction in a seeming apology. Non- roster invite to ST. Born on June 9, 1984, Gurriel's path to the majors was a little different than most. With a diminished offense and batted ball profile, hes going to bench bat regardless of team. The Colts have the No. I have to think if he wanted to play in minnesota, the deal would already be done. Otherwise hes going to have to sign somewhere like Oakland. But I am not blind. He has also been a gold medalist in 2004. Good post Sammy I disagreed with the whole thing though. Lianet may have had a career in the past, but these days she mainly stays home and assumes the full-time role of baseball wife and mother to her MLB husband, Yuli Gurriel. He wont have to do that in Houston. Getting back to if Machado is worth $350 million now without having to go through free agency, what might Bregman command on the open market if he stays healthy and productive through the 2024 season? October 28, 2017, 3:58 PM -- HOUSTON -- Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will be suspended for five games -- but none during the World Series -- for racially insensitive behavior directed at Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Saturday. So he might be one of those injury signings once a team loses a DH or player for the season. Do no know if he is better defensively than Lowe, but it would not take much. Gurriel hasnt always had wild and crazy hair, but his look has become part of who he is and its a big reason that fans love him. Even though Gurriel does have . He previously played for Sancti Spiritus in the Cuban National Series (CNS), the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He loves the Astros, he loves Houston, he loves his teammates. When he moved to America, Gurriel spent some time in the minors before settling down in Texas. 39 and No. While Gurriel was plagued, to an extent, by a .266 average on balls in play that falls well shy of his career .294 mark, some of that is attributable to a decline in the quality of his contact. 3 overall selection, the No. Let's compare and contrast. Catch The Bench with John and Lance weekdays from 7-10 AM on ESPN 97.5 and 92.5. Unlike the Astros, the Yankees aren't averse to offering long-term contracts, which Bregman surely could command in free agency. HOUSTON (AP) Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will miss the rest of the World Series after spraining his right knee in Game 5, an injury that led to the surprise activation of rookie catcher. 9:27 p. : Yuli Gurriel draws the Intentional walk to load the bases for Chas McCormick. Its nice to see it play out, Astros manager A.J. Although the decision wasnt easy for him, its something that he knew he had to do. Its not like theres all these other options waiting for him. Then all bets are off. You acted like you had a direct link to the FO. I think Sano will have a very difficult time finding any suitors despite his immense power. "Yuli Gurriel's better hopes beyond the Marlins now might include Astros and Twins. Give Hensley a shot for less money. It seemed things were moving towards a. Before he started playing for the major leagues, Gurriel was one of the biggest stars of 21st century international baseball, according to Sports Illustrated. 00 $30 delivery Mar 6 - 27 The only time he ever showed any pop whatsoever in his bat was when they were banging on trash cans. The Cuba native, through Saturday, has appeared in 132 games this year, posting a .243/.291/.367 slash line with poor registers in OPS (.658) and OPS+ (87) as well. Gurriel. His ability to handle the stress and anxiety that comes with the situations is not surprising. Yuli Gurriel was born on 9 June 1984 in Santa Clara, Cuba as Yulieski Gourriel Castillo. On Tuesday night, the 33-year-old baseball star played in one of the biggest games of his career as the Houston Astros took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series. Youll likely get the same production. Hes a career .323/.378/.518 hitter in the minors and only just turned 25 this offseason, so Minnesota undoubtedly hopes he can be a big part of the outlook moving forward. Yuli Gurriel 2022 batting splits statistics for Major League, Minor League, and postseason baseball Guy is done. In this scenario, the Texans move up to No. Is Yuli looking for a bigger deal and that's why he switched agents, or is he looking to return to Houston and his former agent wasn't getting the job done? In July of the same year, the player was signed by the Houston Astros of the MLB under a five-year contract worth 47.5 million. I always had the hope to play in the United States. PORT ST. LUCIE There has been a familiar narrative around the Yankees for much of the last half-decade and its continued into this spring. I wonder if baseball executives are superstitious enough to actually believe the odd year luck. They appreciate and welcome the opportunity to live up to what it means to wear "Gurriel" on the back of a baseball jersey, whether in Cuba or the U.S. MLBTR has reported the Minnesota Twins may be in on aging slugger Yuli Gurriel. With that much artillery, the only question the Texans need to answer is if any quarterback in this years draft is worth it. Please logout and login again. He was batting champ two years ago. We look at our immediate [concerns]. Is it obvious? Astros need to sign him for a front office role (working with Latin American players). But he only produced 8 HR the regular season and those excellent bat-to-ball skills were often excellent bat-to-ball-to-GIDP skills. It says he started playing Cuban ball at age 17 which seems a bit young. Gurriel won a batting title as recently as 2021, when he hit .319/.383/.462, and he took home a Gold Glove at first base that season as well. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He pulls a four-seamer on the ground to give the Astros a baserunner. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Work ethic and even some of the off field troubles and lack of production are all barriers. He's been. Share this article . That's more than Tel Aviv and Jerusalem combined. His agent is Boras. With Harper injured until the all star break, he could be useful in the Phillies lineup and spell Hoskins at 1b from time to time. The downturn at the plate wasnt merely a matter of poor fortune, either. @yunitogurriel @yunigurriel @agentmo1, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Jul 18, 2016 at 1:45pm PDT. He played 36 games in his first season, batting.262, with three home runs and 15 R.B.I. He and his brother Lourdes Jr. were playing in the Caribbean Series in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in February 2016 when they "defected in the middle of the night," according to MLB.com. Done deal. Gurriel's brother, Lourdes, an infielder in the Toronto Blue Jays system, was playing in the Arizona Fall League when Yuli suddenly joined the ranks of America's Most Wanted. Either way, I agree with you. Read more from Cuba here on Havana Times. Gurriel is one of the few potentially impactful position players remaining on the free-agent market, and the Marlins could use some help in that regard, but Mish hears that the club "had stopped any aggressive pursuit" of the veteran first baseman as of Monday afternoon. There are 1.6 million Jews in New York City. No. The Indians should sign Gurriel, their firstbasemen have been horrible these past 5 years. Gurriel (knee) could still be an option for the Marlins if he's willing to accept a minor-league contract, according to Craig Mish and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. 111, which was a fourth round selection. He has been much better during odd years than even years his whole career, so he should be a great buy-low candidate. Keeping Yuli Gurriel and many other Cubans from visiting with their relatives in their own country is not a decision made in USA. Why Hasnt the US Offered Nationality to Stateless Nicas? Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. On-base percentage: Machado (.341), Bregman (.375). When the Freest Continent as North America in the World is Paying for the Worlds Best sports Players in the world, you mite think the King of Cuba would be Proud, Its Got to be that Counter Clock wise Curve Ball in a Right hand Rewarding World. Personally, I think hes a wasted roster spot, as hes redundant defensively and mediocre offensively. Houston, which has won the AL West five times in the last six seasons, will try to repeat as World Series champs despite losing Justin Verlander, who signed with the Mets as a free agent in the offseason. The Astros should re-sign him. In fact, the more people talk about his hair, the more he seems to show it off. But I cant condemn his signing as coo coo while Gurriel sits and supposedly cant get the same offer. I think he might be the reason why hes unsigned. Were at that stage where agents/players better start recognizing that the money and opportunities arent there. Bregman has the edge in postseason statistics, a higher batting average and, of course, two World Series rings to Machado's zero. Are suggesting that we should junk the trash can references? Play Home; Football. He hit his first postseason home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers as his team won the 2017 World Series. Powered by. I find it hard to believe that the people working there didnt know about something so wide-spread. 6:39 pm ET. 33 (second round), No. Sure, Bregman is saying all the right things down in spring training. Both are slick fielders and fan favorites in their home cities. We need a LF. He certainly had a down year, but he could bounce back and make some GM look incredibly smart for very little risk. At last check in mid-February, the veteran . In October 2017, former Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel apologized for his ignorant gesture against San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, which stemmed from his childhood. They added Jose Abreu to play first base, replacing Yuli Gurriel and are coming off a 106-win regular season and a postseason capped by a World Series victory over the Phillies. Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. Athletics Trivia: On what promotional game day did the Oakland As draw their highest attendance figure for the last two decades? Mets need to cut Ruf and sign this dude. Theres more to it than speaking Spanish and having a Latino name. Some of these guys are going to end up having to head to the minors or Asia, or theyre going to end up retired. Gurriel, Voit, Sanothe questionable 1b/DH market is glutted at this point. Due to the embargo, the elder Gurriel was never able to play baseball in North America. Along those same lines, we talked a bit about Yuli Gurriel on our Twitch watch-along of last week's Mariners-Astros game. The world was watching when Yuli Gurriel made a racially charged gesture during Friday's World Series game. Because first base has been Yuli's role over the past seven seasons, it remains to be seen who will assume the position as a starter next season. Yea, but they arent a cheater and child-like racist, so if were gonna be terrible well do it with class! A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Dec 8, 2016 at 10:25am PST. Maybe he should just retire. Houston has five picks in the top 80 for 2023. 3m on the phone- you got to be joking. Which team is your home team because you talk like someone who has ties to the depths of the jungle. He's a strong source of batting average help as he's a career .293 hitter and he hit .319 last season. In addition to playing baseball in America, Gurriel had to learn a new language. Were they banging on trash cans when he won the batting title in 2021? He has likely supporters in both places (Dusty/Crane in Houston, Correa in Minnesota). We love the player and would love to have him back, but we have to figure out if theres any room where he can get at-bats with Abreu here.. Two outs and the Astros are clinging . 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Gurriel likely will only take a contract with a competitive team. He posted a rough .242/.288/.360 batting line over 146 games (584 plate appearances) with the Astros during the 2022 regular season and then suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee in Game 5 of the World Series. Yuli Gurriel Native Langauge Is Spanish Born in Cuba, the 38-year-old baseball player's native language is Spanish. Although Lianet keeps a low profile, she has been active in various philanthropic causes through the Astros. They also have their first, second, Washingtons third round pick and a fourth in terms of notable capital for 2024. Id much rather have a versatile defensive INF with a .650 OPS. por la oportunidad #houstonastros, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Aug 21, 2016 at 6:46am PDT. The Athletics counted the 4 people in attendance. At last check in mid-February, the veteran first baseman was still holding out for a guaranteed major-league deal. A delayed start already meant . Kirilloff, a former first-round pick and top-20 prospect in the sport, has just a .251/.295/.398 slash in 387 big league plate appearances, but that production has been adversely impacted by wrist injuries that have required a pair of surgeries. He has used a translator to speak to the media since making his move to the majors. I could see plaid jerseys for a team out of Portland or something. Gurriel (knee) could still be an option for the Marlins if he's willing to accept a minor-league contract, according to Craig Mish and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. According to the Houston Chronicle, from 2015 to 2016 the Astros acquired or signed nine Cuban-born players, including Gurriel and slugger Yordan lvarez, who was among a . Youve got to get out of your division first. Hes like a cockatiel gone rogue, a mutated carrot or pineapple, a rabbits tail being electrocuted. Gurriel is coming off a .242/.288/.360 line with just eight home runs through 584 regular season plate appearances. No need for him and his little racist antics. Let the young players play and see what they can do. Jesus Aguilar has often been fun to watch at the ballpark since his personality just busts out. Gurriel hasnt shared much about his personal life during interviews or on social media, but he is married and he and his wife have a son together. 2, No. HOUSTON Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel said he will be ready for Game 6 of the World Series after leaving Thursday night's game following a fall and collision during a rundown.. In 2024, the Texans have two first round picks, a second, a third, two fourths, a fifth and two seventh round picks. Hes probably going to be shy around the media for a while, because hes been a country hero for a long time and he doesnt want to embarrass himself and make mistakes. Foreign stats Be sure to check out the video as we discuss the contract Aledmys Diaz received from the A's (2-years, 14.5 million) and debate whether we want to see the Astros offer a similar deal for Yuli to return. For eight years he carried the White Sox. Gurriel didn't even get the advantage of playing his late 20s in the majors; Abreu was in his sixth season of MLB play at the same age Yuli debuted with the Astros. The Houston Astros have a ton of depth on their pitching staff, and with Lance McCullers being shutdown from throwing, it looks like they're going to need it early in the season. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Voigt is an Oakland As type of signing. If the embargo is wrong, how does Cuban government cruelty towards its own citizens make things better? Some guys [on the team] might [look at the Yankees], but Im not. He is typically an above average hitter with a little pop so that could be useful especially if he is better than Lowe with the glove. Be the first one to comment on this story. He and his brother Lourdes Jr. were playing in the Caribbean Series in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in February 2016 when they defected in the middleof the night, according to MLB.com. As one team official put it recently, Were good enough to win 100 games. Perhaps not too surprisingly, Houston manager Dusty Baker, who guided the Astros to a World Series title after they swept the Yankees in the ALCS a year ago, has a different attitude about the Bombers. The loss of Justin Verlander looks like it might hurt a little more than initially thought, and we discuss if owner Jim Crane is having second . Mel Kiper Jr. released his latest mock draft on Tuesday, which included an interesting scenario about how the Houston Texans could trade up to have the No. Chris Schommer Sat, Apr 16th Hosmer only cost 700,000 and they will cut him in August unless he is outperforming Mancini and Mervis. He has his own line of condiments. Rangers, Reds, to name a couple). 73 (third round), a fourth, a fifth and four sixth round picks in the 2023 draft. April 3, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the 10-day disabled list. That has left the 38-year-old without a publicly defined market. The Houston Astros announced the call-up to the Major Leagues to the prospect joe perez straight from Double A Corpus Christi to take the spot on the Cuban's active roster Yuli Gurriel. Yuli won the batting title in the American League of Major League Baseball in 2021 and played in the World Series, which his Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves. A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Oct 12, 2017 at 5:55pm PDT. Always gets big time hits. Yuli Gurriel LIVE Houston Life A warning and 2 advisories in effect for 7 regions in the area See the complete list LIVE YULI GURRIEL Astros into the new year: What's going on with the. MLBTR needs to have some programming done to catch the string of trash can references and blank them out. Unite the Gurriel Brothers together for a season? I dont think the Dodger fans will let him get past it until, maybe never. His defensive marks at first base cratered last season, though, which could give teams pause about his ability to handle any more demanding positions as he enters his age-39 season. It helps greatly to have Juan Soto in your corner. Rizzo will need time off throughout and hits the IL every year. If they can censor that then they can take these trash can references down. Yuli Gurriel plays first base for the Houston Astros. They are still traitors, even after five years. 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