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. Youll likely get the same production. Sign him for cheap. In Wednesdays Game 7, Gurriel and Darvish met again, for the first time since the incident. HINT: you only have to give me the name of the promotional day? 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. That was in only 248 plate appearances, but still wow! Getting sick of you schmucks. 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. He loves the Astros, he loves Houston, he loves his teammates. Hailing from Cuba, Gurriel is a newcomer in every sense of the word. Because the price of signing star third baseman Alex Bregman to a contract extension which the Astros have said is on their to-do list just went through the Minute Maid Park roof. He has also been a gold medalist in 2004. Just a reminder that Yuli Gurriel hit a go-ahead HR in the ALCS this year. 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). Although Lianet keeps a low profile, she has been active in various philanthropic causes through the Astros. On the one hand, it was Gurriels second well below-average offensive showing in the past three years, as he managed just a .232/.274/.384 showing during the shortened 2020 schedule. The current Yankee third baseman is Josh Donaldson. 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. You see Machado's $350 million? Bregman went No. Gurriel was said to be a target of the Marlins back in January, but he remains a free agent with spring training now fully underway. He pitched up and in to Yuli Gurriel. Expos: Forced Labor of Migrant Kids in US for Major Brands, Ortega Bans Stations of the Cross Parades in all Nicaragua, Ecuadorian Indigenous Leader Assassinated at His Home. Ive been saying that they should cut Ruf and sign Gurriel to platoon the DH with Vogelbach. In 2024, the Texans have two first round picks, a second, a third, two fourths, a fifth and two seventh round picks. BAOGELI Yuli Gurriel Poster Baseball Art Canvas Bedroom Wall Art Decor Picture Print Offices Dorm Room Decor Gifts Frame:24x36inch(60x90cm) $99.00 $ 99 . There are 1.6 million Jews in New York City. Yuli and his younger brother Lourdes Jr. decided they wanted to play baseball at the highest level and also earn a salary accord with their abilities. Hes definitely making progress. The San Diego Padres signed their All-Star third sacker Machado to an 11-year contract worth $350 million this week. @ Southern Lion I think it might be more madras out than plaid outor maybe even more tartan out? 70. But I think Gurriel probably wants a guarantee of playing time. There should be a moratorium on trash can references. Yeah Ruf >>> Gurriel. The players love him. Most likely lineup vs. lefties would be--DH Buxton, C Jeffers, 1B Miranda, 2B Polanco, 3B Farmer,SS Correa, LF Gallo, CF Taylor, RF Kepler. Guy is done. The Astros certainly would love to have Bregman play his entire career in Houston. Work harder. He was brought up by his parents alongside his two brothers Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Yuniesky Gourriel. 164, pick No. Gurriel played forSancti Spiritusin theCuban league and was also on Cubas national team. It also included its 2018 third rounder. Hed be a nice get for the Orioles. Why not promote a minor league player for league minimum? What the Astros could do is this - tear up his current contract and offer Bregman insane money, whatever it takes, over five years. The number could be staggering. Please login to leave a reply. Astros need to sign him for a front office role (working with Latin American players). Give Hensley a shot for less money. Id sign neither. Machado is 30 years old. Brantley spoke about it, saying he's ready to do what the team needs him to do. The Twins have more of an opening at first base, where longtime prospect Alex Kirilloff is the favorite for at-bats right now. Be the first one to comment on this story. $3M is appropriate at this stage in his career but will be hard for Stros to give him playing time. Career batting average: Machado (.282), Bregman (.277). Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is dealing with some left hand soreness, with both he and manager Dusty Baker speaking to Whos at first in AZ? Yuli Gurriel is one of the more accomplished free agent hitters still available, though hes seeking a bounceback opportunity after a rough 2022 campaign. The pair was declared eligible by the MLB, and Lourdes Jr. signed with the Toronto Blue Jays later that season. Let the young players play and see what they can do. Gurriel likely will only take a contract with a competitive team. Chas , traitors to a dictatorship that no one elected? The Astros announced the official re-signing of Michael Brantley this week, he'll be coming back to the team on a 1-year deal with a base salary of $12 million with incentives. They both arent very good anymore. Hes not the usual deadass baseball robot. The 37-year-old Gurriel started on Opening Day and went 1-for-4 with a double. He is the pros pro, at bat, at 1st, in the clubhouse, and in the community. That would keep Bregman here at least for the short haul, and Bregman would be only 33, still in his prime, when he's up for a new contract. Yuli Gurriel Native Langauge Is Spanish Born in Cuba, the 38-year-old baseball player's native language is Spanish. 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.. Bregman is Jewish. Always gets big time hits. We've received your submission. If the Yankees could somehow move Donaldson then Gurriel makes a lot of sense in NY on a one year deal. 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. If you enjoy the videos, be sure to subscribe on YouTube for our latest content! While Donaldson is still the starter, consider that a message delivered. Rizzo will need time off throughout and hits the IL every year. However, Miami eventually pulled backthat pursuit. The former Astro slumped in his age 34 season, dropping to an 84 OPS+ after posting an impressive 131 mark in 2021. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The right-handed hitting Astros ' first baseman came into the weekend batting .318./.344/.523 in 176. 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. Last years 12.5% strikeout rate was a personal high but checked in roughly ten percentage points below the league average. But the idea of bringing Yuli back are just ludicrous. However, not much is known about the Houston Astros star's personal life. Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is well-known for making some great plays, but theres something else about him that people have been noticing his hair. Luis, I am totally against the embargo myself and have been for many moons. Gurriel and Darvish stories on the same day is interesting. 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.. For those who don't know him, Yuli Gurriel is a 32-year-old Cuban infielder who plays first base for the Astros. Yuli Gurriel hit .299/.332/.486 with 18 home runs and 75 RBIs in 2017, his first full season in the MLB. 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. If the Twins traded Kepler they would for sure sign this guy to bring a right handed bat to the lineup, but I dont think the Twins are getting offers to their liking with Kepler. Bregman's wife Reagan is a regular guest on Channel 2's Houston Life show. MLB cant police itself until things get out of hand and theres a sandal. 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. And it may be the best one yet. As one team official put it recently, Were good enough to win 100 games. 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. Which team is your home team because you talk like someone who has ties to the depths of the jungle. May 12, 2017. Fugeddabbout it. 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. This will always be my favorite memory of Yuli Gurriels time with the Astros. The plan of the baseball star was to arrive in Varadero to spend a holiday with his relatives. 2, No. 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. 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 . But while the Marlins were weighing Gurriel as an option to split time between first base, second base and third base, its doubtful every team would consider him for such a versatile role. 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. Its quite possible that he just didnt want to sign with your As for geographic or other reasons, such as wanting to play with a winner. 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. March 29, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the restricted list. Thats a garbage idea. His defense is good but his offense is on the decline. Unfortunately for Gurriel, he was unable to start his MLB career until the age of 32 due to political circumstances outside of his control. They happen to have of the best young 1B in the game. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. If you're real quiet, you can hear the echo of Yankees fans booing him last season when Donaldson hit a career low .222, He's also 37 years old. And my pathetic As signed Jesus Aguilar for $3 million. But I cant condemn his signing as coo coo while Gurriel sits and supposedly cant get the same offer. More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. Usa Cuba embargo terrorism American style, The military junta owns the Ranch named Repblica de Cuba. Gurriel has some previous MLB experience at second and third base but has played almost exclusively first base since the start of the 2020 campaign. Do no know if he is better defensively than Lowe, but it would not take much. Share this article . Report from Spring Training has Michael Brantley fielding balls at 1st Base! 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. Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Let's get this out of the way at the top: every Astro fan loves Yuli Gurriel. Our Miami Marlins livestreams will get you through the long winter with special guests and honest analysis of the team.Become a Twitter Subscriber: https://t. The Panthers have pick No. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR -0.3 13.4 AB 545 3046 H 132 With the exception of two emergency innings at third base in 2021, Gurriel has played exclusively as a first baseman or designated hitter dating back to Opening Day 2020. Astros already signed. With Abreu's acquisition, the slot at first base closed. All Rights Reserved. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 238 for the 2023 draft. You acted like you had a direct link to the FO. At last check in mid-February, the veteran . Jon Heyman of the New York Postwrote yesterday Gurriel had sought a guarantee in the $3MM range at one point this offseason. Gurriel can be seen between innings hanging out on the Houston Astros bench, letting his hair roam free. Jan. 10, 2023 Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 11:09 a.m. Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros catches a ball for the final out in the ninth inning during Game 4 of the 2022 World Series between the . 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. No need for him and his little racist antics. Gurriel is one of the few potentially . In America, its profitable to mimic, criticize and antagonize white people. It came after a moment of triumph: The Houston Astros first baseman had just hit a . He's been. Aaa depth. 12 overall pick. I think Sano will have a very difficult time finding any suitors despite his immense power. A delayed start already meant . That's more than Tel Aviv and Jerusalem combined. The downturn at the plate wasnt merely a matter of poor fortune, either., The downturn at the plate wasnt merely a matter of poor fortune either.. He should also . Still, the 2022 season also represented the first time he failed to reach double-digit homers in a full season, and his on-base percentage wasfifth-lowest among 36 first basemen with 400+ plate appearances. A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Oct 12, 2017 at 5:55pm PDT. 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 official language of the Republic of Cuba is Spanish. April 3, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the 10-day disabled list. Bregman has the edge in postseason statistics, a higher batting average and, of course, two World Series rings to Machado's zero. Free election now and you would see who are the traitors. Give Hensley a shot for less money. As of now, he isn't. Were at that stage where agents/players better start recognizing that the money and opportunities arent there. I think he would be a good 1B/DH bat for Texas. as a Dodger fan, and as a man with an Asian wife and kids, I really cant stand this guy. If they cut Ruf and sign Gurriel, theyll be paying for both of them. That was as loud and as long a boo as Ive heard in my time in sports. Everyone must obey even in exile otherwise La Junta will not let you in. He is involved with the city, offering his time to charities. The only time he ever showed any pop whatsoever in his bat was when they were banging on trash cans. 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. In 2016, Gurriel inked a deal with the Astros that will earn him $47.5 million over five years, according to ESPN. He and his wife are learning English with the help of an Astros instructor, the New York Times reported last year. Mets need to cut Ruf and sign this dude. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. That has left the 38-year-old without a publicly defined market. Christian Walker has solidified himself as DBacks 1B. Yuli Gurriel is one of the most experienced first basemen in the league. He has used a translator to speak to the media since making his move to the majors. Houston already has a pair of right-handed infielders Mauricio Dubn andDavid Hensley who could crack the roster while offering more defensive flexibility. He also has two siblings Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Yuniesky Gourriel as his family member. 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. Yuli Gurriel was born on 9 June 1984 in Santa Clara, Cuba as Yulieski Gourriel Castillo. He was linked to the sox too. Sticking to Kipers script, in which the package follows a similar structure to the Bears one in 2017, Houston can offer the second overall pick, the No. 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. 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. Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill even stepped off the mound to allow the booing to continue unabated before throwing his first pitch. Their third and final collection is now LIVE! 39 and No. He has been much better during odd years than even years his whole career, so he should be a great buy-low candidate. Bregman, to his credit, isn't shy about saying he's open to suggestions of what might be available to him. He certainly had a down year, but he could bounce back and make some GM look incredibly smart for very little risk. So what could a package by the Texans look like if they opted to put together a similar offer? There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of present momentum toward Gurriel finding a new home. 1 to take whoever they believe is their guy at quarterback, keep their No. He did not debut until 2016 according to his page. 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. Crawl from one shell to another. Jan 24, 2023 at 12:01 pm ET 1 min read. Gurriel still has excellent bat-to-ball skills. Clear fits for Gurriel arent exactly plentiful at the moment, though there are some teams that could potentially work him into a part-time first base/DH role (e.g. Longtime Twin sluggerMiguel San will hold a showcase for scouts next week, while 2020 home run leaderLuke Voit is unsigned after being non-tendered by the Nationals. Not uncommon in Cuba. 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 all changed when his sons Yulieski and Lourdes Jr. decided to defect from their Communist homeland in 2016. 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. Ban or shoot the traitors, ban ban ban. They are still traitors, even after five years. On November 28, however, the Astros signed first baseman Jose Abreu from the Chicago White Sox. That is 7 RH bats and only two LH. Breggy may want to send Manny Machado a thank you note and a free case of salsa. at Hope that they get a new owner but stay in Northern California. We need a LF. Brantley spoke about it, saying he's ready to do what How an unconventional approach could keep Alex Bregman in an Astros uniform. 9, No. Be the first one to comment on this story. He has been the regular Astros first baseman since 2016. The Astros really dont need him, but they dont want him to be embarrassed with no job. 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. Please logout and login again. His offense is something of a question mark as well. He was batting champ two years ago. Hes been the central sports figure of a country where baseball is beloved, so I think his personality that has come out this year, his exuberance (and) his overall consistent play has been something weve expected. Have you forgotten the juicer cheater Razor Ramon? He hit his first postseason home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers as his team won the 2017 World Series. 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