Yuli Gurriel, whose real name is . 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. Brantley spoke about it, saying he's ready to do what the team needs him to do. 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.. The number could be staggering. Hes been on the international stage. Your login session has expired. 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. He is a marketing dream. I think hed fit great with the Yankees if he can accept a bench role. Looking at what the Colts can offer, the Texans do not need to give up their second, first-round pick. Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill even stepped off the mound to allow the booing to continue unabated before throwing his first pitch. Home; Rankings; Projections; Roster Trends; Stats; Depth Charts No need for a mediocre racist. Yea, but they arent a cheater and child-like racist, so if were gonna be terrible well do it with class! 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. I am going to bet he gets either a minor league deal or ends up in Japan. 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. 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. Machado was the third player taken in the 2010 draft. A year option for 2022 with a $8 million payout is also included in the pact. 38 and No. 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. Last years 12.5% strikeout rate was a personal high but checked in roughly ten percentage points below the league average. 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. I think he might be the reason why hes unsigned. 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 is the pros pro, at bat, at 1st, in the clubhouse, and in the community. The Twins have more of an opening at first base, where longtime prospect Alex Kirilloff is the favorite for at-bats right now. There have been plenty of memes and jokes made about Gurriels hair, but they dont seem to bother him at all. This will always be my favorite memory of Yuli Gurriels time with the Astros. 250-300 AB in a clubhouse crying out for a WS winner. Yuli Gurriel hit .299/.332/.486 with 18 home runs and 75 RBIs in 2017, his first full season in the MLB. The tough part about Gurriel is hes so well-liked, said Brown. 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. They could use a player of winning pedigree. Whether thats still his goal is unclear, though the Post reports he declined multiple contract offers that were apparently below his asking price. At last check in mid-February, the veteran . A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Dec 8, 2016 at 10:25am PST. He's a strong source of batting average help as he's a career .293 hitter and he hit .319 last season. Its 100% from Havana. 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.. 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. 67 pick, which was a third round selection, and pick No. Powered by. The video above is from a previous story. 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 been the regular Astros first baseman since 2016. Yuli Gurriel is a first baseman for the Houston Astros, but he first gained acclaim playing in Cuba. Just about every team in MLB was stealing signs. Report from Spring Training has Michael Brantley fielding balls at 1st Base! He was linked to the sox too. I have to think if he wanted to play in minnesota, the deal would already be done. 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. The Astros really dont need him, but they dont want him to be embarrassed with no job. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of present momentum toward Gurriel finding a new home. Were they banging on trash cans when he won the batting title in 2021? Fugeddabbout it. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. You talked like that about the mariners ship. 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). All Rights Reserved. The former Astro slumped in his age 34 season, dropping to an 84 OPS+ after posting an impressive 131 mark in 2021. As usually get a large crowd for Giants, Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs. The answer is Bark at the Park. He hit his first postseason home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers as his team won the 2017 World Series. Putting a noodle bat like Gurriel at DH is just begging for disaster. 70. Great affordable place to watch your favorite team play the As. Ive had posts deleted because the writers didnt like what I wrote which was pertinent. 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. The pair was declared eligible by the MLB, and Lourdes Jr. signed with the Toronto Blue Jays later that season. Time to move on. Throughout the playoffs, Gurriel has put his spiky hair on display, wearing his wild locks loud and proud, and making people wonder just how he has achieved such a look. HOUSTON (3) Jason Castro, c Bregman went No. Catch The Bench with John and Lance weekdays from 7-10 AM on ESPN 97.5 and 92.5. Bregman is Jewish. But, I want Yuli back, big time. Cristo Rey will buy 100 Chromebooks with Gurriels donation and Kids Meals will buy more than 22,400 meals. 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. 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. 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. Almost all teams cheated same as with steroids. But that small window was during the playoffs, I can already hear Cashman saying well Yuli isnt playing to the back of his baseball card. 9, No. They also have their first, second, Washingtons third round pick and a fourth in terms of notable capital for 2024. The stars and dollar signs are lining up for Bregman. When the Astros and Dodgers returned to Los Angeles, Gurriel was greeted by loud boos from the crowd during his first at-bat. 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. 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. Following the Houston Astros' victory in the 2022 World Series, Gurriel became a free agent. He has used a translator to speak to the media since making his move to the majors. Meanwhile, he could be holding out hope on a return to Houston. The official language of the Republic of Cuba is Spanish. Gurriel was said to be. as a Dodger fan, and as a man with an Asian wife and kids, I really cant stand this guy. Gurriel is married to Lianet Barrera, a fellow Cuban defector who settled in the Miami area where they currently live. Whos at first in AZ? So he might be one of those injury signings once a team loses a DH or player for the season. The players love him. 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. por la oportunidad #houstonastros, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Aug 21, 2016 at 6:46am PDT. 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. 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. 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. 140, pick No. He certainly had a down year, but he could bounce back and make some GM look incredibly smart for very little risk. Its nice to see it play out, Astros manager A.J. 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). 111, which was a fourth round selection. Ruff is old in baseball years, but not as old as Gurriel. Some guys [on the team] might [look at the Yankees], but Im not. 2. 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). Yuli just extended his deal with the Astros, which will pay him $6.5 million per year in 2021. They happen to have of the best young 1B in the game. Just saying. 73 (third round), a fourth, a fifth and four sixth round picks in the 2023 draft. 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. But I cant condemn his signing as coo coo while Gurriel sits and supposedly cant get the same offer. May 12, 2017. At his age, Yuli might have to settle for a DH only gig. 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. 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. I got a kick out of that shtick. In 2015, this guy hit .495 with an Bondsian 1.400+ OPS and walked 41 times, while striking out just 4 times. Although he may not have the experience that some of his teammates have, his manager has a lot of faith in him. However, not much is known about the Houston Astros star's personal life. 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. 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. 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. Always gets big time hits. 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. The 37-year-old Gurriel started on Opening Day and went 1-for-4 with a double. Report from Spring Training has Michael Brantley fielding balls at 1st Base! After the incident, Major League Baseball took action, suspending Gurriel for the first five games of the 2018 season. Gurriel has adapted extraordinarily well to the North American style of baseball. 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. Voigt is an Oakland As type of signing. But no need to sign any mediocre players. Work harder. Miami may have been an exception because he lives there. The cruel measure has divided many families. 61 in 2023. Other factors include his desire to start and expected HR output. 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. Been tired of it for a well over a year now. Yuli, now 37, became a star first baseman for the Houston Astros and Lourdes Jr., 28, is a key player, both as an outfielder and infielder, for the Toronto Blue Jays. Play Home; Football. 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. Gurriel Signed a 5-Year Deal with the Houston Astros in 2016. And my pathetic As signed Jesus Aguilar for $3 million. 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. Hes definitely making progress. Their third and final collection is now LIVE! Athletics Trivia: On what promotional game day did the Oakland As draw their highest attendance figure for the last two decades? Bregman's wife Reagan is a regular guest on Channel 2's Houston Life show. It is believed that Gurriels wife moved to America with him, but its unclear if she lives in Texas on a full-time basis. 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. 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. 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. Ready to keep the hot streak going in the #ALCS, with my @gformbaseball elbow sleeve ? More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. While the Astros have made clear they are moving on from fan-favorite Yuli Gurriel at the first base position after signing Jos. The Houston Astros have a ton of depth on their pitching staff, and with Lance McCullers being shutdown from throwing, it looks like they're going to need it early in the season. Yuli is a Cuban by nationality and belongs to the mixed ethnicity of African-American. Machado and Bregman have put up remarkably comparable numbers during their careers. Hes probably a couple of years older than listed. More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. 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. One of those spots is reserved for a bench and utilityman role. If you enjoy the videos, be sure to subscribe on YouTube for our latest content! Hed be a nice get for the Orioles. He is a baseball fanatic, obsessed with the game. Left hand surgery. Thats a garbage idea. Why Houston Texans appear to be in driver's seat if they take the ultimate plunge. Gurriel hasnt shared much about his personal life during interviews or on social media, but he is married and he and his wife have a son together. Try the Commissioners Office thats supposed to administer MLB. 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. HR Power output has dropped quite a bit but still is a doubles machine. As had 56,000 in July 2018 hosting Giants, even Mount Davis was full. Previously, he played for Sancti Spiritus in the Cuban League. If Brantley backs up Jose Abreu at 1st, does this mean Yuli is gone for good? The coaches love him. HOUSTON, Texas - The good news is, Yuli will join the Astros for another season in 2022. He has been much better during odd years than even years his whole career, so he should be a great buy-low candidate. #postseason #earnhistory gracias ??? Gurriel can be seen between innings hanging out on the Houston Astros bench, letting his hair roam free. Yuli Gurriel Positions: First Baseman and Third Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-0 , 215lb (183cm, 97kg) Born: June 9, 1984 (Age: 38-260d) in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba cu More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2x World Series Gold Glove Batting Title 10 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. 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. Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. Defending people you dont know making racist gestures, a life well lived. If the Yankees could somehow move Donaldson then Gurriel makes a lot of sense in NY on a one year deal. 14 SEATTLE - Yuli Gurriel's platoon splits are drastic opposite of how one would expect. Getting sick of you schmucks. He was raised by his parents Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Ledia Castillo Fernandez in Sancti Spritus, Cuba. I think Sano will have a very difficult time finding any suitors despite his immense power. 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. By the time he left the club, Gurriel had appeared at first base in more World Series games than any other player in the 2010s. Even though Gurriel does have . The world was watching when Yuli Gurriel made a racially charged gesture during Friday's World Series game. Luis, I am totally against the embargo myself and have been for many moons. They also get to keep both of their firsts in 2024. 65 (third round, No. He played 36 games in his first season, batting.262, with three home runs and 15 R.B.I. 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. What the Astros could do is this - tear up his current contract and offer Bregman insane money, whatever it takes, over five years. 2 fans showed up with their dog. It says he started playing Cuban ball at age 17 which seems a bit young. Camino al play uno de los das ms esperados de mi vida gracias a dios ?? Rangers, Reds, to name a couple). Non- roster invite to ST. Actually there isn't much to contrast. 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. Gurriel and his younger brother Lourdes Jr. defected from Cuba in early 2016 after playing in an international tournament in the Dominican Republic. 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. Hes old and only produced for a small window last year offensively.sounds like a yankee to me. Yuli Gurriel made his debut in the Cuban National Series in 2001. Gurriel is married to Lianet Barrera, a fellow Cuban defector who settled in the Miami area where they currently live . Everyone must obey even in exile otherwise La Junta will not let you in. His defense is good but his offense is on the decline. 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. Injured Astros 1B Gurriel out for rest of series, Suarez available for Phillies in Game 6 vs. Astros, McCormick's epic catch stuns Phils, saves Astros, Tucker tries to steal home amid PitchCom glitch, 5 Cardinals snag Gold Glove awards to set record, The last stand of the Houston Astros' core four, Gurriel takes pay cut to $7M to stay with Astros, Astros' Springer heckled during boobird swing, Altuve grazed by pitch, Astros booed on road, Olney: Astros players have a lot on the line in 2020. If they can censor that then they can take these trash can references down. In an interview with the New York Times, Gurriel talked about his decision, saying that he knew it was now or never.. With that much artillery, the only question the Texans need to answer is if any quarterback in this years draft is worth it. Anyone who brings it up is a tired antique. On-base percentage: Machado (.341), Bregman (.375). Id much rather have a versatile defensive INF with a .650 OPS. I dont think the Dodger fans will let him get past it until, maybe never. I think he would be a good 1B/DH bat for Texas. Work ethic and even some of the off field troubles and lack of production are all barriers. 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. Just a reminder that Yuli Gurriel hit a go-ahead HR in the ALCS this year. 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 . Good riddance if he doesnt play in MLB again. 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. You see Machado's $350 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. Check out a photo below. Sign him for cheap. Yuli won the batting title in the American League of Major League Baseball in 2021 and played in the World Series, which his Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves. The Athletics counted the 4 people in attendance. Mets need to cut Ruf and sign this dude. In the clubhouse, he was outstanding. 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. 1 overall pick. Gurriel brings a far different approach than those high-strikeout sluggers, though San and Voit are far younger. If the embargo is wrong, how does Cuban government cruelty towards its own citizens make things better? So what could a package by the Texans look like if they opted to put together a similar offer? Be the first one to comment on this story. In 2024, the Texans have two first round picks, a second, a third, two fourths, a fifth and two seventh round picks. He is involved with the city, offering his time to charities. Yuli Gurriel is a Cuban professional baseball player who plays for the Houston Astros of MLB. Have you forgotten the juicer cheater Razor Ramon? No. Then all bets are off. 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. Furthermore, while Gurriels strikeout rate remained excellent relative to league-average 22.4%, his 12.5% mark was nonetheless a career-worst. 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. Brantley spoke about it, saying he's ready to do what How an unconventional approach could keep Alex Bregman in an Astros uniform. On November 28, however, the Astros signed first baseman Jose Abreu from the Chicago White Sox. Houston signed him last season to a five-year, $47.5 . But I think Gurriel probably wants a guarantee of playing time. Its not like theres all these other options waiting for him. Similar to the Colts, the Las Vegas Raiders only have three picks in the top 80 in 2023, which are picks No. Are suggesting that we should junk the trash can references? 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. Gurriel still has excellent bat-to-ball skills. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages and nationalities may participate. The Astros certainly would love to have Bregman play his entire career in Houston. 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. Otherwise hes going to have to sign somewhere like Oakland. Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. Or how about let him in and then make him pay $1 million tax before he can leave. 12. He was clutch in the postseason. Here is everything you need to know about him. 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? Ive been saying that they should cut Ruf and sign Gurriel to platoon the DH with Vogelbach. At this point, that might be what it takes for Gurriel to find a semi-regular role. In 2016, Gurriel inked a deal with the Astros that will earn him $47.5 million over five years, according to ESPN. 7, No. Take a one-year deal and be grateful. He has also been a gold medalist in 2004. Yeah that is crazy if they couldve got Yuli instead. Its illegal for white people to return the gesture. Slimmed-down Yuli Gurriel focused on future with Astros. With a diminished offense and batted ball profile, hes going to bench bat regardless of team. 79, pick No. A blend of modern architecture and Old World elegance, the. That has left the 38-year-old without a publicly defined market. Tuve enjoyer Machete #1 fan / LA PIA RBW . Unite the Gurriel Brothers together for a season? 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. Maybe Cuba should let him in and then not let him out, make him take a raft back. A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Oct 12, 2017 at 5:55pm PDT. Houston Astros activated 1B Yuli Gurriel from the 10-day disabled list. That's more than Tel Aviv and Jerusalem combined. 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. 2 in 2015. In fact, the more people talk about his hair, the more he seems to show it off. 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 . No need for him and his little racist antics. 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. Im shocked Nelson Cruz got signed before this guy. 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