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. Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. por la oportunidad #houstonastros, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Aug 21, 2016 at 6:46am PDT. Troutahni, a lotta work to get to the punch line. Yuli Gurriel may struggle to find a home for the 2023 season 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.. 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 | So he might be one of those injury signings once a team loses a DH or player for the season. Maybe he should just retire. Be the first one to comment on this story. @yunitogurriel @yunigurriel @agentmo1, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Jul 18, 2016 at 1:45pm PDT. 67 pick, which was a third round selection, and pick No. In. 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. 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. Want to be upset about whos responsible? 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 first baseman Yuli Gurriel (left) and left fielder Yordan Alvarez celebrate after Houston clinched the American League West on Sept. 19, 2022 at Tropicana Field. They also have three guaranteed picks in the top 64 for 2024. Slugging: Machado (.493), Bregman (.497). He was linked to the sox too. 2 fans showed up with their dog. Nina Altuve, Joses Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Yuli Gurriel: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Later that year, both were signed to contracts with big-league teams, with Yuli signing a five-year deal with the Astros. On-base percentage: Machado (.341), Bregman (.375). Gurriel was said to be. In November 2022, the Astros signed a three-year, $58 million deal with former Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. My pathetic As gave Jesus Aguilar $3 million to strikeout what I believe will be 70% of the time instead of Yuli, a division rival they know damn well has excellent bat to ball numbers. Unfortunately for Gurriel, he was unable to start his MLB career until the age of 32 due to political circumstances outside of his control. Your login session has expired. Putting a noodle bat like Gurriel at DH is just begging for disaster. Houston signed him last season to a five-year, $47.5 . HINT: you only have to give me the name of the promotional day? It seemed things were moving towards a. 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. In addition to playing baseball in America, Gurriel had to learn a new language. Sign him for cheap. I wonder if baseball executives are superstitious enough to actually believe the odd year luck. They are still traitors, even after five years. HOUSTON (3) Jason Castro, c Non- roster invite to ST. Gurriel also spent two seasons playing in Japan with the . While Donaldson is still the starter, consider that a message delivered. Twins. Astros' Yuli Gurriel: Diagnosed with MCL sprain, Astros' Yuli Gurriel: Removed from roster with injury, Astros' Yuli Gurriel: Solo shot in Game 1, 2023 Fantasy baseball rankings: Top breakouts, sleepers, 2023 Fantasy baseball rankings: Top positional picks, 2023 Fantasy baseball rankings: Best sleeper picks. 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. Yuli Gurriel was born on 9 June 1984 in Santa Clara, Cuba as Yulieski Gourriel Castillo. 4 overall pick, pick No. Garver, Mathias, Lowe we have plenty of options for DH. His defense is good but his offense is on the decline. Its nice to see it play out, Astros manager A.J. Unite the Gurriel Brothers together for a season? 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. Although Lianet keeps a low profile, she has been active in various philanthropic causes through the Astros. 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. Regardless, we can be sure that Astros manager Dusty Baker will not hesitate to get Gurriel's bat into the lineup when it counts. 3m on the phone- you got to be joking. 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. Gurriel brings a far different approach than those high-strikeout sluggers, though San and Voit are far younger. Even with a below-average slash line, he collected 40 doubles for the third time in his career. I always had the hope to play in the United States. The former Astro slumped in his age 34 season, dropping to an 84 OPS+ after posting an impressive 131 mark in 2021. 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. I guess it depends on how they plan on deploying DJL as DJ can play 1B as well. Getting sick of you schmucks. Almost all teams cheated same as with steroids. The Astros really dont need him, but they dont want him to be embarrassed with no job. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. 9:27 p. : Yuli Gurriel draws the Intentional walk to load the bases for Chas McCormick. He also has two siblings Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Yuniesky Gourriel as his family member. Has defensive versatility but more suited to 1B. He was also part of Cuban championship teams at the Pan American Games, Central American Games, World Baseball Championships, International Cup, and the Caribbean Series. For those who don't know him, Yuli Gurriel is a 32-year-old Cuban infielder who plays first base for the Astros. April 9, 2022 by Rodolfo Scott. 65 pick, its fourth round pick this season and its third round pick in 2024. And my pathetic As signed Jesus Aguilar for $3 million. Yuli Gurriel is a first baseman for the Houston Astros, but he first gained acclaim playing in Cuba. You talked like that about the mariners ship. Houston currently holds picks No. Here is everything you need to know about him. And they would still be but a player turned the Astros into The Athletic. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about first baseman Yuli Gurriel on ESPN. 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. She would be hosting Coffee Talk on cable in New York. When he was denied the possibility of boarding his flight and entering Cuba it was a reminder that athletes used by the Cuban government to promote its Sports successes are considered traitors if they abandon ship. In fact, the more people talk about his hair, the more he seems to show it off. Astros already signed. A year option for 2022 with a $8 million payout is also included in the pact. 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. 2019 was Yuli Gurriel's best offensive season to date, as he hit 31 home runs and 104 RBIs. Gurriel took after his father, Lourdes Gurriel, and fell in love with baseball. Gurriel can be seen between innings hanging out on the Houston Astros bench, letting his hair roam free. Yuli Gurriel hit .299/.332/.486 with 18 home runs and 75 RBIs in 2017, his first full season in the MLB. With Abreu's acquisition, the slot at first base closed. 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. 39 and No. 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. I know El Duque said he truly did not know when his birthday was or how old he actually is. I find it hard to believe that the people working there didnt know about something so wide-spread. 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. Ive had posts deleted because the writers didnt like what I wrote which was pertinent. But the idea of bringing Yuli back are just ludicrous. While we can only guess what baseball's economy will be like in 2024 heading into the 2025 season, what goes up doesn't always come down. Yuli Gurriel, whose real name is . at 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. as a Dodger fan, and as a man with an Asian wife and kids, I really cant stand this guy. This will always be my favorite memory of Yuli Gurriels time with the Astros. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball legend Lourdes Gurriel. His agent is Boras. Some guys [on the team] might [look at the Yankees], but Im not. He and his wife are learning English with the help of an Astros instructor, the New York Times reported last year. 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. 1-0 lead. Log in Register, CommentingOnAFreeBallAppDoesNotMakeYouAnExpert, 2022-23 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions, https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=gourri000yul, Dodgers Sign Luke Williams, Yusniel Diaz, Robbie Erlin To Minor League Deals. Whos at first in AZ? 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. Jan 24, 2023 at 12:01 pm ET 1 min read. Yeah that is crazy if they couldve got Yuli instead. Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill even stepped off the mound to allow the booing to continue unabated before throwing his first pitch. The plan of the baseball star was to arrive in Varadero to spend a holiday with his relatives. April 3, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the 10-day disabled list. Astros dont need him. Yuli Gurriel 2022 batting splits statistics for Major League, Minor League, and postseason baseball Our 12th Photo Contest is now open for your entries. Aaa depth. He has remained a former member of Cuba's national team. He is a marketing dream. If Torkelson struggles in the Spring, Detroit might have a need. Astros need to sign him for a front office role (working with Latin American players). This is Gurriels second season playing in the majors and it is the first time that he has played in the World Series. 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 one thing in his favor is his current team. Free election now and you would see who are the traitors. 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. 1 to take whoever they believe is their guy at quarterback, keep their No. Before he started playing for the major leagues, Gurriel was one of the biggest stars of 21st century international baseball, according to Sports Illustrated. Bregman's wife Reagan is a regular guest on Channel 2's Houston Life show. As one team official put it recently, Were good enough to win 100 games. Gurriel, 37, picked up a mansion in South Florida in 2017 for $1.85 million. Let's not minimize this, especially if he hits free agency and the Yankees are desperate for a third baseman. Lianet is a very private person and does not appear to be active on social media. He was born to do post-game interviews. The hat, the smile, the HR in the 2017 WS, the clutch hits in the 2023 postseason, the Cubanity of the man. Gurriels younger brother signed a 7-year, $22 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. I dont understand any of it. They also have their first, second, Washingtons third round pick and a fourth in terms of notable capital for 2024. His line-drive rate dipped to a career-low 18.5%, for instance, and Statcast measured his average exit velocity (88.2 mph), hard-hit rate (35.4%) and barrel rate (just 1.9%) at career-low levels. Ruff is old in baseball years, but not as old as Gurriel. And his first two seasons he hit .262 and .299, not sure where youre getting that from??? Catch The Bench with John and Lance weekdays from 7-10 AM on ESPN 97.5 and 92.5. A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Dec 8, 2016 at 10:25am PST. It says he started playing Cuban ball at age 17 which seems a bit young. Yuli is a Cuban by nationality and belongs to the mixed ethnicity of African-American. If the Yankees could somehow move Donaldson then Gurriel makes a lot of sense in NY on a one year deal. Work harder. So what could a package by the Texans look like if they opted to put together a similar offer? He pitched up and in to Yuli Gurriel. Fugeddabbout it. 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). The answer is Bark at the Park. Although Gurriel and the Astros couldnt get it done in Game 1, there is still a lot more baseball to be played in the coming days. Although he doesnt share that many photos of his family, he has shared a few photos of his son, especially in recent months. It makes so much sense. If you enjoy the videos, be sure to subscribe on YouTube for our latest content! 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. Crawl from one shell to another. Hes definitely making progress. 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. The moment happened in a flash, yet it will long live in infamy. 79, pick No. Yuli Gurriel's MLB Career After the conclusion of the Caribbean Baseball Championship, which took place in February 2016 in the Dominican Republic, Gurriel was certified by the MLB to be a free player in the league. I called you out on that but you turned into a hermit crab. 65 (third round, No. Chicago gave up its high first round pick, which was the No. And it may be the best one yet. 70. However, a few minutes before boarding his plane the airlines told him the Cuban government forbid his entry to the island, reported 14ymedio. Were they banging on trash cans when he won the batting title in 2021? 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. Gurriel has adapted extraordinarily well to the North American style of baseball. Great affordable place to watch your favorite team play the As. Why Hasnt the US Offered Nationality to Stateless Nicas? Hed be a nice get for the Orioles. Hinch told the media. 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? Feb 24, 2023, 4:53 pm. The pair was declared eligible by the MLB, and Lourdes Jr. signed with the Toronto Blue Jays later that season. 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. 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. The cruel measure has divided many families. Multiple relief. The New York Yankees might be lurking for a third baseman. The Athletics counted the 4 people in attendance. Then all bets are off. $3M is appropriate at this stage in his career but will be hard for Stros to give him playing time. 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. Hinch told the media on Wednesday. He was raised by his parents Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Ledia Castillo Fernandez in Sancti Spritus, Cuba. Astros a dont need him. All Rights Reserved. 00 $30 delivery Mar 6 - 27 MLBTR has reported the Minnesota Twins may be in on aging slugger Yuli Gurriel. 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. , Dana Brown on Yuli Gurriel: When you signed (Jose) Abreu its makes it tough to go out and get Gurriel because its more of a want as opposed to a need. 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. 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. Let's compare and contrast. 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. Id sign neither. The Texans have a surplus of draft capital. 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. Due to the embargo, the elder Gurriel was never able to play baseball in North America. While the Astros have made clear they are moving on from fan-favorite Yuli Gurriel at the first base position after signing Jos. April 5, 2018: Houston Astros sent 1B Yuli Gurriel on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi Hooks. The only other teams tied to Gurriel this offseason are the Twins and the incumbent Astros, with whom the Cuban infielder spent his first seven big league seasons. He is a baseball fanatic, obsessed with the game. Go Figure. Jean Segura #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies is forced out at first base by Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros in the fifth inning during Game 5 of the 2022 World Series between the Houston . You see Machado's $350 million? While this could seem like a small price to pay to get a franchise quarterback, the Texans are competing, most notably, with their AFC South rival foes, the Indianapolis Colts. Gurriel was an offensive sparkplug for the Astros since joining the team in 2016 after defecting from Cuba. 12 overall pick. Praised dozens of times by Fidel Castro, the Communist Party media, and the islands leaders and fans, he became persona-non-grata one fine day in 2016. The current Yankee third baseman is Josh Donaldson. It hasnt been easy for Gurriel, who has spoken Spanish his whole life, but he is getting the hang of the English language as time goes on. right-handed first baseman from Sancti Spiritis, Cuba. The Padres may as well sign him, weird roster over there. 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. Good post Sammy I disagreed with the whole thing though. 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. 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. But I told him around me he can certainly make as many mistakes as he wants,General Manager Jeff Luhnow told the New York Times. His hair has become such a thing that the Astros held a Gurriel fan night of sorts back in May, handing out wigs to match the first basemans wild locks. So Id rather not see him! He has likely supporters in both places (Dusty/Crane in Houston, Correa in Minnesota). There have been plenty of memes and jokes made about Gurriels hair, but they dont seem to bother him at all. Bregman has the edge in postseason statistics, a higher batting average and, of course, two World Series rings to Machado's zero. There were actually rumors he signed with Boston. In 2021, he led the MLB in batting average after registering a season average of .319. Yuli Gurriel has a net worth of over $15 million as of 2022. he is a talented and well-known baseball player, makes a solid living from his professional baseball career. It came after a moment of triumph: The Houston Astros first baseman had just hit a . Yeah Ruf >>> Gurriel. 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. Gurriel is married to Lianet Barrera, a fellow Cuban defector who settled in the Miami area where they currently live. He was batting champ two years ago. They also get to keep both of their firsts in 2024. 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. 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'. He finished the year with an excellent 12-game playoff run (.347/.360/.490) before a World Series-ending MCL sprain in his right knee. 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. But I cant condemn his signing as coo coo while Gurriel sits and supposedly cant get the same offer. #postseason #earnhistory gracias ??? Mets need to cut Ruf and sign this dude. We've received your submission. I think he would be a good 1B/DH bat for Texas. 12 pick, their second, their second third round pick, a fifth and the plethora of sixth round picks. 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 . Is Yuli Gurriel coming back for an eighth season with the Houston Astros? Twenty years later, Yuli and Lourdes continue to embrace the privilege of building the family's baseball legacy. Try the Commissioners Office thats supposed to administer MLB. I hate being an As fan. But we have to beat the Astros.. His ability to handle the stress and anxiety that comes with the situations is not surprising. Remember? In America, its profitable to mimic, criticize and antagonize white people. Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. 2 in 2015. Take a one-year deal and be grateful. 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. Is it obvious? In 2016, Gurriel inked a deal with the Astros that will earn him $47.5 million over five years, according to ESPN. The Padres could do worse in adding a player like Yuli to their bench. Machado and Bregman have put up remarkably comparable numbers during their careers. I worry about them Yankees when I get there.. 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. He has used a translator to speak to the media since making his move to the majors. Being outraged on behalf of otherstouch some grass. 140, pick No. Its certainly possible that some spring injuries will open the door for a new opportunity once camps begin to get underway, however. As usually get a large crowd for Giants, Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs. 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