Perhaps his future lies in baseball development, where he can use his wealth of experience from both the MLB and the Cuban leagues to help the next generation. 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. Ruff is old in baseball years, but not as old as Gurriel. 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. For those who don't know him, Yuli Gurriel is a 32-year-old Cuban infielder who plays first base for the Astros. There were actually rumors he signed with Boston. Before he started playing for the major leagues, Gurriel was one of the biggest stars of 21st century international baseball, according to Sports Illustrated. Gurriel still has excellent bat-to-ball skills. Bregman has a lot of intangibles in his favor. That's how old Bregman will be at the end of 2024. Were at that stage where agents/players better start recognizing that the money and opportunities arent there. Yuli Gurriel plays first base for the Houston Astros. The stars and dollar signs are lining up for Bregman. 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. With Abreu's acquisition, the slot at first base closed. In the clubhouse, he was outstanding. 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. 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. 9, No. 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. Give Hensley a shot for less money. Yeah that is crazy if they couldve got Yuli instead. 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. 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. Astros' Yuli Gurriel: Diagnosed with MCL sprain Rotowire Nov 5, 2022 Gurriel was diagnosed with a sprained right MCL on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. There are a few remaining rebound targets available at the position in free agency. Gourriel was one of the top Cuban baseball players for over a decade. Do no know if he is better defensively than Lowe, but it would not take much. There are 1.6 million Jews in New York City. More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. He's been. Hes not the usual deadass baseball robot. The downturn at the plate wasnt merely a matter of poor fortune, either. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball legend Lourdes Gurriel. It amazes me how media types and others portray Abreu as this star 1b man. 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. The video above is from a previous story. Thats a garbage idea. Due to the embargo, the elder Gurriel was never able to play baseball in North America. 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. It makes so much sense. 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. 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. Endorsement deals? 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. Always gets big time hits. The weirdest part was the way he did it, like a 7 year old on a playground. 61 in 2023. Is it obvious? It is believed that Gurriels wife moved to America with him, but its unclear if she lives in Texas on a full-time basis. There have been plenty of memes and jokes made about Gurriels hair, but they dont seem to bother him at all. He has used a translator to speak to the media since making his move to the majors. I have to think if he wanted to play in minnesota, the deal would already be done. April 9, 2022 by Rodolfo Scott. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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The tough part about Gurriel is hes so well-liked, said Brown. Then again, if they had tried to do anything the Players Union would have been raising holy he!!. Which team is your home team because you talk like someone who has ties to the depths of the jungle. 250-300 AB in a clubhouse crying out for a WS winner. Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. Feb 24, 2023, 4:53 pm. Yuli is a Cuban by nationality and belongs to the mixed ethnicity of African-American. MLB cant police itself until things get out of hand and theres a sandal. Looking at what the Colts can offer, the Texans do not need to give up their second, first-round pick. 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. Our 12th Photo Contest is now open for your entries. Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Let's get this out of the way at the top: every Astro fan loves Yuli Gurriel. 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. He loves the Astros, he loves Houston, he loves his teammates. Gurriels teammate Jose Altuve even got in on the action. Lianet is a very private person and does not appear to be active on social media. At this point, that might be what it takes for Gurriel to find a semi-regular role. Thats a testament to his superlative bat-to-ball skills, but the handful of extra punchouts still further dragged down his overall production. Report from Spring Training has Michael Brantley fielding balls at 1st Base! 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. 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. He has also been a gold medalist in 2004. Yuli Gurriel was born on June 9, 1984, in Sancti Spiritus, as the son of Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Lidia Castillo Fernandez. 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. Aaa depth. He participated in the 2004 Olympics, and he represented Cuba in the three World Baseball Classic . 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. 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. Houston Astros activated 1B Yuli Gurriel from the 10-day disabled list. 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. Catch The Bench with John and Lance weekdays from 7-10 AM on ESPN 97.5 and 92.5. He's proven to be amazingly resilient to the vagaries . 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. He has likely supporters in both places (Dusty/Crane in Houston, Correa in Minnesota). He's a strong source of batting average help as he's a career .293 hitter and he hit .319 last season. I hate being an As fan. Any path to playing time on the Astros roster would be as a right-handed bench bat. Everyone must obey even in exile otherwise La Junta will not let you in. 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. 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. HOUSTON (3) Jason Castro, c I think Sano will have a very difficult time finding any suitors despite his immense power. Id much rather have a versatile defensive INF with a .650 OPS. However, a few minutes before boarding his plane the airlines told him the Cuban government forbid his entry to the island, reported 14ymedio. 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. He was linked to the sox too. It seemed things were moving towards 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. Houston currently holds picks No. Beloved as Bregman is in Houston, the Astros have said goodbye to popular players rather than offer long-term contracts. And my pathetic As signed Jesus Aguilar for $3 million. It says he started playing Cuban ball at age 17 which seems a bit young. His ability to handle the stress and anxiety that comes with the situations is not surprising. 106, pick No. Yuli Gurriel hit .299/.332/.486 with 18 home runs and 75 RBIs in 2017, his first full season in the MLB. Houston hasYordan Alvarez andMichael Brantley to split time between designated hitter and left field. Check out a photo below. Dont be so hard on your team. He is a marketing dream. The only time he ever showed any pop whatsoever in his bat was when they were banging on trash cans. Troutahni, a lotta work to get to the punch line. In addition to playing baseball in America, Gurriel had to learn a new language. His offense is something of a question mark as well. 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. After the incident, Major League Baseball took action, suspending Gurriel for the first five games of the 2018 season. 00 $30 delivery Mar 6 - 27 But they both are washed and if the Mets want a decent 26th man they can trade for one easily. In fact, being a white person and proud of who I am makes me a racist. But no need to sign any mediocre players. Voigt is an Oakland As type of signing. Gurriel was an offensive sparkplug for the Astros since joining the team in 2016 after defecting from Cuba. Slimmed-down Yuli Gurriel focused on future with Astros. Gurriel is one of the few potentially . Then again Cruz got signed for 1 million and Yuli wants 3 million. 6:39 pm ET. Yuli Gurriel is one of the most experienced first basemen in the league. 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. Anyone who brings it up is a tired antique. Didnt really get a chance to see Hensleys versatility much last year considering he oftentimes was the DH. The official language of the Republic of Cuba is Spanish. 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 I think you have to stick with the needs before you jump into the wants, because if you get into the wants, now you have too much of a surplus in one area and it causes weaknesses in other areas. No need for a mediocre racist. But I think Gurriel probably wants a guarantee of playing time. 65 pick, its fourth round pick this season and its third round pick in 2024. 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. Ive been saying that they should cut Ruf and sign Gurriel to platoon the DH with Vogelbach. Let's compare and contrast. May 12, 2017. I find it hard to believe that the people working there didnt know about something so wide-spread. Whether thats still his goal is unclear, though the Post reports he declined multiple contract offers that were apparently below his asking price. When the Astros and Dodgers returned to Los Angeles, Gurriel was greeted by loud boos from the crowd during his first at-bat. Astros already signed. As usually get a large crowd for Giants, Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs. We've received your submission. The players love him. Ban or shoot the traitors, ban ban ban. 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. Yea, but they arent a cheater and child-like racist, so if were gonna be terrible well do it with class! 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. If the Yankees could somehow move Donaldson then Gurriel makes a lot of sense in NY on a one year deal. I got a kick out of that shtick. Theres more to it than speaking Spanish and having a Latino name. 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 . 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