Gurriel likely will only take a contract with a competitive team. 111, which was a fourth round selection. The Yankees played a split-squad game this week. On-base percentage: Machado (.341), Bregman (.375). Gurriel can be seen between innings hanging out on the Houston Astros bench, letting his hair roam free. In this scenario, the Texans move up to No. Astros vs. Red Sox: Live stream, watch Game 1 online, TV channel 9:16 p. : Bregman with his second hit of the day to lead off the third. Yuli Gurriel Native Langauge Is Spanish Born in Cuba, the 38-year-old baseball player's native language is Spanish. Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is dealing with some left hand soreness, with both he and manager Dusty Baker speaking to SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR -0.3 13.4 AB 545 3046 H 132 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. Give Hensley a shot for less money. Chas , traitors to a dictatorship that no one elected? Regardless, we can be sure that Astros manager Dusty Baker will not hesitate to get Gurriel's bat into the lineup when it counts. More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. 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. If Machado got $350 million, what will Bregman be worth if the Astros allow him to hit the free agent market after the 2024 season? So Id rather not see him! Your boy Ra is still obsessing over me, maybe you can tell him that convo has been long over lmao, Twins are still the best fit but probably needs to come down from the $3 million asking price. The downturn at the plate wasnt merely a matter of poor fortune, either. Just like doctors who work abroad on government contracts and decide to abandon the program or decide to stay when the contract is over, they automatically are banned from entering Cuba for at least eight years. Share this article . 3m on the phone- you got to be joking. The pair was declared eligible by the MLB, and Lourdes Jr. signed with the Toronto Blue Jays later that season. Youll likely get the same production. Gurriel garnered solid marks from public defensive metrics for his intermittent third base work between 2016-19 and was a Gold Glove winning first baseman as recently as 2021. Gurriel is married to Lianet Barrera, a fellow Cuban defector who settled in the Miami area where they currently live . The video above is from a previous story. $3M is appropriate at this stage in his career but will be hard for Stros to give him playing time. The right-handed hitting Astros ' first baseman came into the weekend batting .318./.344/.523 in 176. He could spell Rizzo at 1B when a tough lefty is pitching or when Rizzo goes on the IL (which is usually a couple times per season). Getting sick of you schmucks. When he moved to America, Gurriel spent some time in the minors before settling down in Texas. Unless a team is willing to trade their first round selection in 2024. Give Hensley a shot for less money. MLBTR needs to have some programming done to catch the string of trash can references and blank them out. Both are slick fielders and fan favorites in their home cities. Hes old and only produced for a small window last year offensively.sounds like a yankee to me. Slimmed-down Yuli Gurriel focused on future with Astros. May 12, 2017. I am going to bet he gets either a minor league deal or ends up in Japan. 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. That was in only 248 plate appearances, but still wow! Why Hasnt the US Offered Nationality to Stateless Nicas? Astros need to sign him for a front office role (working with Latin American players). All Rights Reserved. Houston Astros activated 1B Yuli Gurriel from the 10-day disabled list. Thats at least in part because Houston hasJose Altuve andAlex Bregman entrenched at those other infield spots. Ready to keep the hot streak going in the #ALCS, with my @gformbaseball elbow sleeve ? 9, No. Furthermore, while Gurriels strikeout rate remained excellent relative to league-average 22.4%, his 12.5% mark was nonetheless a career-worst. The Twins have more of an opening at first base, where longtime prospect Alex Kirilloff is the favorite for at-bats right now. 140, pick No. His agent loves money and long-term deals, though. HOUSTON (3) Jason Castro, c That is plaid out. Bregman has the edge in postseason statistics, a higher batting average and, of course, two World Series rings to Machado's zero. Have you forgotten the juicer cheater Razor Ramon? In America, its profitable to mimic, criticize and antagonize white people. Yuli Gurriel is a Cuban professional baseball player who plays for the Houston Astros of MLB. Asked Tuesday if he viewed the Yankees as his teams biggest threat to the American League pennant, Baker said, If you do that, you look over too many people and especially people in our division., Baker, entering his fourth season as Astros manager, noted his focus was on the AL West, as the Astros had to get past Seattle, the new Texas Rangers [and] youve got to pay attention to the Angels., As for the Yankees, who have lost to the Astros in the playoffs in three of the last six seasons, Baker said, They can look at us if they want to. Nice gracias #houstonastros ?????? That was as loud and as long a boo as Ive heard in my time in sports. Been tired of it for a well over a year now. In 2016, Gurriel inked a deal with the Astros that will earn him $47.5 million over five years, according to ESPN. Gurriel and Darvish stories on the same day is interesting. Yuli Gurriel is a six-foot, 215 lb. He has been much better during odd years than even years his whole career, so he should be a great buy-low candidate. Take a one-year deal and be grateful. But since the Cubs inexplicably signed Hosmer, lousy first basemen everywhere still have hope. Gurriel and his younger brother Lourdes Jr. defected from Cuba in early 2016 after playing in an international tournament in the Dominican Republic. Yuli Gurriel had put the Astros ahead in Game 3 of the World Series with a leadoff homer in the second inning off the Dodgers'. Bregman is Jewish. In addition to playing baseball in America, Gurriel had to learn a new language. 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. Yuli, now 37, became a star first baseman for the Houston Astros and Lourdes Jr., 28, is a key player, both as an outfielder and infielder, for the Toronto Blue Jays. 1 overall pick. If Torkelson struggles in the Spring, Detroit might have a need. When the Astros and Dodgers returned to Los Angeles, Gurriel was greeted by loud boos from the crowd during his first at-bat. "someone sign yuli gurriel before i cry and jump off a bridge" - @jjkgunshot. Born on June 9, 1984, Gurriel's path to the majors was a little different than most. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 38 and No. Yuli Gurriel is a first baseman for the Houston Astros, but he first gained acclaim playing in Cuba. NEW YORK (AP) The 30 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (2) Robinson Chirinos, c; Rougned Odor, 2b. Your login session has expired. Whos at first in AZ? Prior to the 2020 season, the Astros signed Gurriel to a one-year deal with a club option for 2022. A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Dec 8, 2016 at 10:25am PST. He and his wife are learning English with the help of an Astros instructor, the New York Times reported last year. The hat, the smile, the HR in the 2017 WS, the clutch hits in the 2023 postseason, the Cubanity of the man. I worry about them Yankees when I get there, Baker said before Houston beat the Mets 8-4 in a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday at Clover Park. HAVANA TIMES Yulieski Gourriel (Yuli Gurriel in MLB) hoped to visit relatives in Cuba at the end of January after a five year absence from his home country. Dont be so hard on your team. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball star Lourdes Gurriel, who played for years in the domestic leagues in Cuba. In fact, being a white person and proud of who I am makes me a racist. . Yuli Gurriel was born on June 9, 1984, in Sancti Spiritus, as the son of Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Lidia Castillo Fernandez. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages and nationalities may participate. Browns comments Thursday certainly dont sound as though theyre a portent for a reunion with Gurriel, however beloved he may be in the clubhouse and throughout the organization as a whole. Please login to leave a reply. Is this a way to protect Brantley from further injury in left field? 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. Sure, Bregman is saying all the right things down in spring training. In Game 4 of the World Series, Gurriel went into the dugout, pulled on the corners of his eyes, and made a derogatory comment about Dodgers pitcher, Yu Darvish. 33 (second round), No. Actually there isn't much to contrast. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The Astros are still considered the favorites in the AL West, as well as among the favorites along with the Yankees for the AL pennant. Any path to playing time on the Astros roster would be as a right-handed bench bat. He also has two siblings Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Yuniesky Gourriel as his family member. Enjoy all sporting events for only $5.99 per month. Miami may have been an exception because he lives there. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=gourri000yul. But I cant condemn his signing as coo coo while Gurriel sits and supposedly cant get the same offer. Which would make sense given the Alex Cora/Houston players connection and Blooms affinity to bring in old guys on short term deals on the cheap. A blend of modern architecture and Old World elegance, the. I have to think if he wanted to play in minnesota, the deal would already be done. But we have to beat the Astros.. section: | slug: yuli-gurriel-still-an-option-for-miami | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. Astros owner Jim Crane may want to check under his sofa cushions for loose change, start clipping coupons, take a hammer to his piggy bank, and consider playing golf after 1 p.m. and eating dinner before 5 p.m. for the early bird special. 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? A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Oct 12, 2017 at 5:55pm PDT. 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. Yuli Gurriel is dropped from the active roster of the Houston Astros. He should also . Gurriel would give them a right-handed complement to the left-handed Kirilloff and provide some insurance should injuries again sideline him, but Minnesotas bench is deep in right-handed bats as it is and signing Gurriel would likely mean optioning Trevor Larnach (another former first-rounder and top prospect whos been beset by injuries) to Triple-A. A year option for 2022 with a $8 million payout is also included in the pact. Read more from Cuba here on Havana Times. 2 fans showed up with their dog. So what could a package by the Texans look like if they opted to put together a similar offer? 12. The plan of the baseball star was to arrive in Varadero to spend a holiday with his relatives. Time to move on. HINT: you only have to give me the name of the promotional day? 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.. Our 12th Photo Contest is now open for your entries. 4 overall pick, pick No. The number could be staggering. There are a few remaining rebound targets available at the position in free agency. I kind of feel bad for Yuli. The Padres could do worse in adding a player like Yuli to their bench. Perhaps his future lies in baseball development, where he can use his wealth of experience from both the MLB and the Cuban leagues to help the next generation. Heyman adds Houston manager Dusty Baker would like for Gurriel to return, though its not clear if theres a fit on the roster given the teams early-offseason pickup ofJos Abreu. Yea, but they arent a cheater and child-like racist, so if were gonna be terrible well do it with class! The Indians should sign Gurriel, their firstbasemen have been horrible these past 5 years. In 2016, he played15 games in the minor leagues, for four different affiliates before signing with the Astros. Bregman went No. 12 overall pick. Longtime Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel remains one of the most recognizable names on the free-agent market, but it's been a generally quiet offseason with regard to interest in the former. That has left the 38-year-old without a publicly defined market. I think he would be a good 1B/DH bat for Texas. As a 38-year-old free agent, Gurriel will not be able to expect contracts as big as he was able to attract earlier in his career. Hope that they get a new owner but stay in Northern California. Yuli Gurriel is one of the more accomplished free agent hitters still available, though he's seeking a bounceback opportunity after a rough 2022 campaign. 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. Were they banging on trash cans when he won the batting title in 2021? Lots of tweaks to . 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 and his wife, Lianet, donated to Kids Meals and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston on Friday. Gurriel also spent two seasons playing in Japan with the . Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 2-for-4 with one double and scored one run Friday night in the Astros' 11-1 loss to the Mariners. In Wednesdays Game 7, Gurriel and Darvish met again, for the first time since the incident. 12 pick, their second, their second third round pick, a fifth and the plethora of sixth round picks. They could use a player of winning pedigree. I could see plaid jerseys for a team out of Portland or something. Cubans speak a dialect of Spanish that differs from Castilian Spanish; it was introduced to the island nation by Canarian emigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. Rizzo will need time off throughout and hits the IL every year. Gurriel brings a far different approach than those high-strikeout sluggers, though San and Voit are far younger. Keeping Yuli Gurriel and many other Cubans from visiting with their relatives in their own country is not a decision made in USA. Voigt is an Oakland As type of signing. I always had the hope to play in the United States. Unlike the Astros, the Yankees aren't averse to offering long-term contracts, which Bregman surely could command in free agency. 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 makes so much sense. 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