as a Dodger fan, and as a man with an Asian wife and kids, I really cant stand this guy. 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. Sure, Bregman is saying all the right things down in spring training. Almost all teams cheated same as with steroids. But, I want Yuli back, big time. I agree to receive the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. A delayed start already meant . But I cant condemn his signing as coo coo while Gurriel sits and supposedly cant get the same offer. I guess it depends on how they plan on deploying DJL as DJ can play 1B as well. 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. Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill even stepped off the mound to allow the booing to continue unabated before throwing his first pitch. But since the Cubs inexplicably signed Hosmer, lousy first basemen everywhere still have hope. 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 just extended his deal with the Astros, which will pay him $6.5 million per year in 2021. Let's not minimize this, especially if he hits free agency and the Yankees are desperate for a third baseman. He wont have to do that in Houston. In an interview with the New York Times, Gurriel talked about his decision, saying that he knew it was now or never.. Donaldson was with the B-team. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball star Lourdes Gurriel, who played for years in the domestic leagues in Cuba. So what could a package by the Texans look like if they opted to put together a similar offer? In 2024, the Texans have two first round picks, a second, a third, two fourths, a fifth and two seventh round picks. Its not like theres all these other options waiting for him. Thats a garbage idea. Unlike the Astros, the Yankees aren't averse to offering long-term contracts, which Bregman surely could command in free agency. He also has two siblings Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Yuniesky Gourriel as his family member. It makes so much sense. 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. But I am not blind. 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. Always gets big time hits. Houston currently holds picks No. A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Aug 4, 2017 at 9:34am PDT. 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. The other bobble features five Astros who also won the 2017 World Series including Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman . He played 36 games in his first season, batting.262, with three home runs and 15 R.B.I. With Abreu's acquisition, the slot at first base closed. A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Dec 8, 2016 at 10:25am PST. 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. In this scenario, the Texans move up to No. Game 2 of the World Series takes place on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. 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. This is Gurriels second season playing in the majors and it is the first time that he has played in the World Series. The cruel measure has divided many families. Thats at least in part because Houston hasJose Altuve andAlex Bregman entrenched at those other infield spots. 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. No need for a mediocre racist. They also get to keep both of their firsts in 2024. Gurriels younger brother signed a 7-year, $22 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Everyone must obey even in exile otherwise La Junta will not let you in. at 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. You try and try with the fine tooth comb but you cant get it through the knots. HINT: you only have to give me the name of the promotional day? Due to the embargo, the elder Gurriel was never able to play baseball in North America. Gurriel is coming off a .242/.288/.360 line with just eight home runs through 584 regular season plate appearances. 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. Give Hensley a shot for less money. April 3, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the 10-day disabled list. And my pathetic As signed Jesus Aguilar for $3 million. What the Astros could do is this - tear up his current contract and offer Bregman insane money, whatever it takes, over five years. Try the Commissioners Office thats supposed to administer MLB. Gurriel, 37, picked up a mansion in South Florida in 2017 for $1.85 million. 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. Maybe Cuba should let him in and then not let him out, make him take a raft back. 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? 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. Please login to leave a reply. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR -0.3 13.4 AB 545 3046 H 132 The plan of the baseball star was to arrive in Varadero to spend a holiday with his relatives. Your login session has expired. Yuli Gurriel is a Cuban professional baseball player who plays for the Houston Astros of MLB. His agent is Boras. Unite the Gurriel Brothers together for a season? Its so obvious it hurts. 1 overall pick. Go Figure. I dont think the Dodger fans will let him get past it until, maybe never. 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 . Astros a dont need him. Brantley spoke about it, saying he's ready to do what How an unconventional approach could keep Alex Bregman in an Astros uniform. 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. @yunitogurriel @yunigurriel @agentmo1, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Jul 18, 2016 at 1:45pm PDT. Otherwise hes going to have to sign somewhere like Oakland. 12. The Texans have a surplus of draft capital. Although Lianet keeps a low profile, she has been active in various philanthropic causes through the Astros. They could use a player of winning pedigree. That was in only 248 plate appearances, but still wow! The elder Gurriel played in the Cuban leagues for several decades, but never got to see MLB action due to the US embargo placed on Cuba. Gourriel was one of the top Cuban baseball players for over a decade. "someone sign yuli gurriel before i cry and jump off a bridge" - @jjkgunshot. Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. Gurriel has adapted extraordinarily well to the North American style of baseball. That's how old Bregman will be at the end of 2024. When the Astros and Dodgers returned to Los Angeles, Gurriel was greeted by loud boos from the crowd during his first at-bat. With a diminished offense and batted ball profile, hes going to bench bat regardless of team. Maybe he should just retire. Crawl from one shell to another. The former Astro slumped in his age 34 season, dropping to an 84 OPS+ after posting an impressive 131 mark in 2021. I hate being an As fan. Hinch told the media on Wednesday. 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. May 12, 2017. I am going to bet he gets either a minor league deal or ends up in Japan. The Athletics counted the 4 people in attendance. In fact, being a white person and proud of who I am makes me a racist. The Panthers have pick No. Houston signed him last season to a five-year, $47.5 . He loves the Astros, he loves Houston, he loves his teammates. Gurriel is one of the few potentially . However, a few minutes before boarding his plane the airlines told him the Cuban government forbid his entry to the island, reported 14ymedio. He has also been a gold medalist in 2004. Later that year, both were signed to contracts with big-league teams, with Yuli signing a five-year deal with the Astros. Other factors include his desire to start and expected HR output. That's more than Tel Aviv and Jerusalem combined. They also have three guaranteed picks in the top 64 for 2024. 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. Yuli Gurriel was born on June 9, 1984, in Sancti Spiritus, as the son of Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Lidia Castillo Fernandez. Foreign stats He is, usually, over the last 6 seasons, the guy I want at the plate in a pressure situation. Catch The Bench with John and Lance weekdays from 7-10 AM on ESPN 97.5 and 92.5. 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. 223 and pick No. The right-handed hitting Astros ' first baseman came into the weekend batting .318./.344/.523 in 176. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages and nationalities may participate. Garver, Mathias, Lowe we have plenty of options for DH. April 9, 2022 by Rodolfo Scott. Gurriel made the decision to leave his family in Cuba and come to America to play ball. In 2016, he played15 games in the minor leagues, for four different affiliates before signing with the Astros. 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. As had 56,000 in July 2018 hosting Giants, even Mount Davis was full. Theres more to it than speaking Spanish and having a Latino name. 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. Hope that they get a new owner but stay in Northern California. Astros dont need him. Getting sick of you schmucks. Yea, but they arent a cheater and child-like racist, so if were gonna be terrible well do it with class! 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. March 29, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the restricted list. His offense is something of a question mark as well. 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. A year option for 2022 with a $8 million payout is also included in the pact. 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. Athletics Trivia: On what promotional game day did the Oakland As draw their highest attendance figure for the last two decades? The pair have three sons -- Yeremy, Jayden and Harem. 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). 65 (third round, No. They both arent very good anymore. 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. That was as loud and as long a boo as Ive heard in my time in sports. Sign him for cheap. Troutahni, a lotta work to get to the punch line. Its illegal for white people to return the gesture. 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. 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. #postseason #earnhistory gracias ??? The stars and dollar signs are lining up for Bregman. That is 7 RH bats and only two LH. Chris Schommer Sat, Apr 16th I think he would be a good 1B/DH bat for Texas. 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. Hes probably a couple of years older than listed. Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. Id much rather have a versatile defensive INF with a .650 OPS. The Astros certainly would love to have Bregman play his entire career in Houston. Let's compare and contrast. HR Power output has dropped quite a bit but still is a doubles machine. 250-300 AB in a clubhouse crying out for a WS winner. 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? 3 overall selection, the No. Be the first one to comment on this story. He was born to do post-game interviews. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Is Yuli Gurriel coming back for an eighth season with the Houston Astros? It came after a moment of triumph: The Houston Astros first baseman had just hit a . Home; Rankings; Projections; Roster Trends; Stats; Depth Charts Hell be 39 in June and he hit .242 last year. Here is everything you need to know about him. Youve got to get out of your division first. 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. 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. 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. 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. Miami may have been an exception because he lives there. He participated in the 2004 Olympics, and he represented Cuba in the three World Baseball Classic . Id sign neither. While the Astros have made clear they are moving on from fan-favorite Yuli Gurriel at the first base position after signing Jos. He has remained a former member of Cuba's national team. Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Let's get this out of the way at the top: every Astro fan loves Yuli Gurriel. 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. For eight years he carried the White Sox. He did not debut until 2016 according to his page. Hes old and only produced for a small window last year offensively.sounds like a yankee to me. $3M is appropriate at this stage in his career but will be hard for Stros to give him playing time. 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. Please login to leave a reply. But we have to beat the Astros.. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Astros' first baseman Yuli Gurriel saw the baby boom coming from the bullpen and wanted in on the family fun. "Yuli Gurriel's better hopes beyond the Marlins now might include Astros and Twins. section: | slug: yuli-gurriel-still-an-option-for-miami | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | The only time he ever showed any pop whatsoever in his bat was when they were banging on trash cans. 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. 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. 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. Any path to playing time on the Astros roster would be as a right-handed bench bat. 61 in 2023. And the outcome of the 2017 World Series could be determined by the impact of two of Cuba's finest Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig, 26, and Houston Astros first baseman Yuli . Born on June 9, 1984, Gurriel's path to the majors was a little different than most. Yuli Gurriel, whose real name is . 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? 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 . The better news, he and his wife are expecting baby number three! 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. Hes been on the international stage. Ive been saying that they should cut Ruf and sign Gurriel to platoon the DH with Vogelbach. 73 (third round), a fourth, a fifth and four sixth round picks in the 2023 draft. Gurriel likely will only take a contract with a competitive team. 70. She and her husband reportedly made donations to the Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School in Houston to support pupils with new, cutting-edge educational supplies. The video above is from a previous story. Multiple relief. Give Hensley a shot for less money. More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. If they can censor that then they can take these trash can references down. Unfortunately for Gurriel, he was unable to start his MLB career until the age of 32 due to political circumstances outside of his control. 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. Joseph McCarthy would be proud of Chas, they are on the same wavelength. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. After the incident, Major League Baseball took action, suspending Gurriel for the first five games of the 2018 season. Then all bets are off. 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. 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. 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. If Torkelson struggles in the Spring, Detroit might have a need. He should also . Do no know if he is better defensively than Lowe, but it would not take much. BAOGELI Yuli Gurriel Poster Baseball Art Canvas Bedroom Wall Art Decor Picture Print Offices Dorm Room Decor Gifts Frame:24x36inch(60x90cm) $99.00 $ 99 . 6:39 pm ET. It says he started playing Cuban ball at age 17 which seems a bit young. Or how about let him in and then make him pay $1 million tax before he can leave. The tough part about Gurriel is hes so well-liked, said Brown. I wonder if baseball executives are superstitious enough to actually believe the odd year luck. This will always be my favorite memory of Yuli Gurriels time with the Astros. Were they banging on trash cans when he won the batting title in 2021? Gurriels hair is a towering nonsense of angles and points, a stained glass window that exploded, writes Sports Illustrated. Their offense was a wash last year, Rufs fielding was better by Statcasts measure, and their last good year was 2021, when Gurriels OPS and OPS+ were good but Rufs were better. Gurriel is married to Lianet Barrera, a fellow Cuban defector who settled in the Miami area where they currently live . He participated in the 2004 Olympics, and he represented Cuba in the three World Baseball Classic tournaments. Keeping Yuli Gurriel and many other Cubans from visiting with their relatives in their own country is not a decision made in USA. 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. 67 pick, which was a third round selection, and pick No. In July 2016, he signed with the Astros for $47.5 million over five seasons. He has his own line of condiments. It seemed things were moving towards a. So Id rather not see him! If they cut Ruf and sign Gurriel, theyll be paying for both of them. 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 | Good riddance if he doesnt play in MLB again. Gurriel played forSancti Spiritusin theCuban league and was also on Cubas national team. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=gourri000yul. Bregman has the edge in postseason statistics, a higher batting average and, of course, two World Series rings to Machado's zero. 111, which was a fourth round selection. Youll likely get the same production. Remember? 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. Gurriel and Darvish stories on the same day is interesting. 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