It seemed things were moving towards a resolution a couple weeks ago when reports suggested his camp was making progress in talks with the Marlins. The Twins have more of an opening at first base, where longtime prospect Alex Kirilloff is the favorite for at-bats right now. The players love him. Ban or shoot the traitors, ban ban ban. Bregman's agent is Scott Boras, who isn't exactly known for playing footsie with team owners and offering hometown discounts. Putting a noodle bat like Gurriel at DH is just begging for disaster. 2 fans showed up with their dog. 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. Which team is your home team because you talk like someone who has ties to the depths of the jungle. 65 pick, its fourth round pick this season and its third round pick in 2024. 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. Theres more to it than speaking Spanish and having a Latino name. While he is up there in age, he should find himself a new contract before the beginning of the 2023 campaign. Its illegal for white people to return the gesture. April 5, 2018: Houston Astros sent 1B Yuli Gurriel on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi Hooks. Whether thats still his goal is unclear, though the Post reports he declined multiple contract offers that were apparently below his asking price. 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. Last years 12.5% strikeout rate was a personal high but checked in roughly ten percentage points below the league average. 140, pick No. The right-handed hitting Astros ' first baseman came into the weekend batting .318./.344/.523 in 176. Jon Tayler. 106, pick No. I am going to bet he gets either a minor league deal or ends up in Japan. Foreign stats Left hand surgery. 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. But we have to beat the Astros.. Listen to The Wheelhouse weekdays from 3pm to 7pm on ESPN 97.5 & 92.5 FM! However, Miami eventually pulled backthat pursuit. Almost all teams cheated same as with steroids. 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. 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? Whos at first in AZ? HOUSTON (3) Jason Castro, c 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. Gurriel was an offensive sparkplug for the Astros since joining the team in 2016 after defecting from Cuba. Getting sick of you schmucks. 1-0 lead. 79, pick No. In. Maybe he should just retire. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. I called you out on that but you turned into a hermit crab. @yunitogurriel @yunigurriel @agentmo1, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Jul 18, 2016 at 1:45pm PDT. March 29, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the restricted list. Rizzo will need time off throughout and hits the IL every year. 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. 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. So, for Gurriel, it comes down to money, playing time and the belief that the Friars shot at a ring is legit. On-base percentage: Machado (.341), Bregman (.375). Ive had posts deleted because the writers didnt like what I wrote which was pertinent. Good riddance if he doesnt play in MLB again. I dont think the Dodger fans will let him get past it until, maybe never. In America, its profitable to mimic, criticize and antagonize white people. Hinch told the media. Gurriel. 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. But it always seemed like something very far away it has been my dream my whole life to be here and to play next to big league players, he told the media through a translator after signing his contract. A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Aug 4, 2017 at 9:34am PDT. 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. Gurriel took after his don, Lourdes Gurriel, and fell in love with baseball. Gurriel was a Cuban National Team star for many years. Hes probably a couple of years older than listed. Thats a testament to his superlative bat-to-ball skills, but the handful of extra punchouts still further dragged down his overall production. At last check in mid-February, the veteran . 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. The Yankees played a split-squad game this week. He was born to do post-game interviews. I guess it depends on how they plan on deploying DJL as DJ can play 1B as well. As usually get a large crowd for Giants, Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs. Feb 24, 2023, 4:53 pm. Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. Machado and Bregman have put up remarkably comparable numbers during their careers. He pitched up and in to Yuli Gurriel. Yeah Ruf >>> Gurriel. 3 overall selection, the No. 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. as a Dodger fan, and as a man with an Asian wife and kids, I really cant stand this guy. As a Yankee fan.. hes one of those guys you never wanted to see in a big spot. They could use a player of winning pedigree. After the incident, Major League Baseball took action, suspending Gurriel for the first five games of the 2018 season. Report from Spring Training has Michael Brantley fielding balls at 1st Base! No need for him and his little racist antics. Yuli Gurriel Native Langauge Is Spanish Born in Cuba, the 38-year-old baseball player's native language is Spanish. In the clubhouse, he was outstanding. He also has two siblings Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Yuniesky Gourriel as his family member. Thats a garbage idea. 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. 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. 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. Being outraged on behalf of otherstouch some grass. I kind of feel bad for Yuli. Astros dont need him. 250-300 AB in a clubhouse crying out for a WS winner. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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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. Longtime Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel remains one of the most recognizable names on the free-agent market, but its been a generally quiet offseason with regard to interest in the former batting champion and Gold Glove winner. por la oportunidad #houstonastros, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Aug 21, 2016 at 6:46am PDT. But no need to sign any mediocre players. If Torkelson struggles in the Spring, Detroit might have a need. Yuli Gurriel, whose real name is . Brantley spoke about it, saying he's ready to do what the team needs him to do. April 3, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the 10-day disabled list. But I am not blind. 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. The current Yankee third baseman is Josh Donaldson. 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. Two outs and the Astros are clinging . 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. That is plaid out. 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. 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. He has used a translator to speak to the media since making his move to the majors. 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. 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. 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 has adapted extraordinarily well to the North American style of baseball. Kiper tossed out the idea that Houston could put together a package similar to one used by the Chicago Bears in 2017 to take Mitchell Trubisky. 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. At this point, that might be what it takes for Gurriel to find a semi-regular role. Guy is done. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball star Lourdes Gurriel, who played for years in the domestic leagues in Cuba. Its nice to see it play out, Astros manager A.J. That was in only 248 plate appearances, but still wow! 12. There are a few remaining rebound targets available at the position in free agency. I think hed fit great with the Yankees if he can accept a bench role. She would be hosting Coffee Talk on cable in New York. Astros need to sign him for a front office role (working with Latin American players). Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Its 100% from Havana. We look at our immediate [concerns]. 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? Mets need to cut Ruf and sign this dude. The moment happened in a flash, yet it will long live in infamy. MLBTR needs to have some programming done to catch the string of trash can references and blank them out. You see Machado's $350 million? If they cut Ruf and sign Gurriel, theyll be paying for both of them. The New York Yankees might be lurking for a third baseman. Yuli Gurriel hit .299/.332/.486 with 18 home runs and 75 RBIs in 2017, his first full season in the MLB. Gurriel took after his father, Lourdes Gurriel, and fell in love with baseball. When the Astros and Dodgers returned to Los Angeles, Gurriel was greeted by loud boos from the crowd during his first at-bat. While Donaldson is still the starter, consider that a message delivered. 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. Sure, Bregman is saying all the right things down in spring training. Built in 2012, the six-bedroom mansion sits on 1.6 acres. 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. Dont be so hard on your team. So what could a package by the Texans look like if they opted to put together a similar offer? The Astros really dont need him, but they dont want him to be embarrassed with no job. Gourriel was one of the top Cuban baseball players for over a decade. I think he would be a good 1B/DH bat for Texas. 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. 2 in 2015. Here is everything you need to know about him. He played 36 games in his first season, batting.262, with three home runs and 15 R.B.I. , 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. Bregman has the edge in postseason statistics, a higher batting average and, of course, two World Series rings to Machado's zero. Jesus Aguilar has often been fun to watch at the ballpark since his personality just busts out. Meanwhile, he could be holding out hope on a return to Houston. That's more than Tel Aviv and Jerusalem combined. Want to be upset about whos responsible? More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. 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). Game 2 of the World Series takes place on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Hes like a cockatiel gone rogue, a mutated carrot or pineapple, a rabbits tail being electrocuted. Are suggesting that we should junk the trash can references? 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. 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. Other factors include his desire to start and expected HR output. 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). 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. HR Power output has dropped quite a bit but still is a doubles machine. 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. 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. No need for a mediocre racist. Were at that stage where agents/players better start recognizing that the money and opportunities arent there. Hinch told the media on Wednesday. In an interview with the New York Times, Gurriel talked about his decision, saying that he knew it was now or never.. There have been plenty of memes and jokes made about Gurriels hair, but they dont seem to bother him at all. If he wants to sign with a contender he may have to settle for a bench bat role. The former Astro slumped in his age 34 season, dropping to an 84 OPS+ after posting an impressive 131 mark in 2021. He's been. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Astros' first baseman Yuli Gurriel saw the baby boom coming from the bullpen and wanted in on the family fun. 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. With Abreu's acquisition, the slot at first base closed. 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. Id sign neither. Has defensive versatility but more suited to 1B. 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. Please logout and login again. 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. They also have their first, second, Washingtons third round pick and a fourth in terms of notable capital for 2024. The pair was declared eligible by the MLB, and Lourdes Jr. signed with the Toronto Blue Jays later that season. When he struck out Carlos Correa to end the inning, Correa glared at Kelly, who glared back and made a pouty face toward Correa. Gurriel is married to Lianet Barrera, a fellow Cuban defector who settled in the Miami area where they currently live. No. That has left the 38-year-old without a publicly defined market. His ability to handle the stress and anxiety that comes with the situations is not surprising. 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. "someone sign yuli gurriel before i cry and jump off a bridge" - @jjkgunshot. Bregman has a lot of intangibles in his favor. 9:27 p. : Yuli Gurriel draws the Intentional walk to load the bases for Chas McCormick. He loves the Astros, he loves Houston, he loves his teammates. With that much artillery, the only question the Texans need to answer is if any quarterback in this years draft is worth it. However, even his typically strong defensive grades took a nosedive in 2022; Gurriel rated as a negative in the eyes of Defensive Runs Saved (-2), Ultimate Zone Rating (-0.2) and Statcasts Outs Above Average (-9). 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. Similar to the Colts, the Las Vegas Raiders only have three picks in the top 80 in 2023, which are picks No. With a diminished offense and batted ball profile, hes going to bench bat regardless of team. 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. The stars and dollar signs are lining up for Bregman. Yuli Gurriel is a Cuban professional baseball player who plays for the Houston Astros of MLB. Gurriel is married to Lianet Barrera, a fellow Cuban defector who settled in the Miami area where they currently live . Take a one-year deal and be grateful. As one team official put it recently, Were good enough to win 100 games. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Good post Sammy I disagreed with the whole thing though. Although he may not have the experience that some of his teammates have, his manager has a lot of faith in him. Gurriel, 37, picked up a mansion in South Florida in 2017 for $1.85 million. Try the Commissioners Office thats supposed to administer MLB. If Yuli Gurriel has his way, Houston will be home for a little while longer. 2. Slimmed-down Yuli Gurriel focused on future with Astros. Either way, I agree with you. Tuve enjoyer Machete #1 fan / LA PIA RBW . With only three picks in the top 80 for 2023, there is not much of a market the Colts can create to shake things up if the Texans are fully committed to moving up one spot and offer the package the Bears did in 2017. Gurriels younger brother signed a 7-year, $22 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Share this article . You acted like you had a direct link to the FO. Unlike the Astros, the Yankees aren't averse to offering long-term contracts, which Bregman surely could command in free agency. Unless a team is willing to trade their first round selection in 2024. Yuli Gurriel 2021 Batting Champion Two Tone Chrome Bat BigTimeBats (125) $219.95 FREE shipping Yuli Gurriel, Houston Astros Poster, Wall art, Sports Poster, Fan art, Wall Art, Sports art, Sports Print, Kids Decor GoFigureArtStudio (467) $14.99 Yuli Gurriel 2021 Topps Series 1 Base Set Baseball Houston Astros Star Player TFSloan (1,405) $2.25 Some guys [on the team] might [look at the Yankees], but Im not. He has remained a former member of Cuba's national team. Joseph McCarthy would be proud of Chas, they are on the same wavelength. We've received your submission. Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. They also get to keep both of their firsts in 2024. They both arent very good anymore. Unfortunately for Gurriel, he was unable to start his MLB career until the age of 32 due to political circumstances outside of his control. Donaldson was with the B-team. Work harder. Although he doesnt share that many photos of his family, he has shared a few photos of his son, especially in recent months. But I cant condemn his signing as coo coo while Gurriel sits and supposedly cant get the same offer. However, not much is known about the Houston Astros star's personal life. I could see plaid jerseys for a team out of Portland or something. Jan 24, 2023 at 12:01 pm ET 1 min read. He was linked to the sox too. Actually there isn't much to contrast. Id much rather have a versatile defensive INF with a .650 OPS. In July 2016, he signed with the Astros for $47.5 million over five seasons. In 2021, he led the MLB in batting average after registering a season average of .319. Voigt is an Oakland As type of signing. Gurriel is one of the few potentially . 67 pick, which was a third round selection, and pick No. Were they banging on trash cans when he won the batting title in 2021? They are still traitors, even after five years. Astros already signed. The only time he ever showed any pop whatsoever in his bat was when they were banging on trash cans. Yuli Gurriel and his wife, Lianet, donated to Kids Meals and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston on Friday. 164, pick No. Gurriel made the decision to leave his family in Cuba and come to America to play ball. His agent loves money and long-term deals, though. Because the Texans have so much draft capital, if Houston really wants to move up one spot, there is not much a team can offer to trump the Texans even if they do not give up the No. I find it hard to believe that the people working there didnt know about something so wide-spread. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball legend Lourdes Gurriel. 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 | House Tour | Mansion en Miami Suscirbirse: http://youtube.com/c/topCuba lefate 34K views 1 year ago 5 Mansiones mas Caras de los Peloteros Cubanos Activos Top Cuba 296K views 1. 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. 61 in 2023. 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. #postseason #earnhistory gracias ??? 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. Although the decision wasnt easy for him, its something that he knew he had to do. Both are slick fielders and fan favorites in their home cities. Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. 4 overall pick, pick No. 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 . 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. 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