I am going to bet he gets either a minor league deal or ends up in Japan. 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 Astros should re-sign him. 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. 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. Usa Cuba embargo terrorism American style, The military junta owns the Ranch named Repblica de Cuba. In November 2022, the Astros signed a three-year, $58 million deal with former Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. The weirdest part was the way he did it, like a 7 year old on a playground. 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 | 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. He certainly had a down year, but he could bounce back and make some GM look incredibly smart for very little risk. Youve got to get out of your division first. There should be a moratorium on trash can references. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. The answer is Bark at the Park. His agent is Boras. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. He was linked to the sox too. NEW YORK (AP) The 30 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (2) Robinson Chirinos, c; Rougned Odor, 2b. What the Astros could do is this - tear up his current contract and offer Bregman insane money, whatever it takes, over five years. Beloved as Bregman is in Houston, the Astros have said goodbye to popular players rather than offer long-term contracts. A year option for 2022 with a $8 million payout is also included in the pact. Thats a garbage idea. And his first two seasons he hit .262 and .299, not sure where youre getting that from??? In 2015, this guy hit .495 with an Bondsian 1.400+ OPS and walked 41 times, while striking out just 4 times. 9:27 p. : Yuli Gurriel draws the Intentional walk to load the bases for Chas McCormick. The pair was declared eligible by the MLB, and Lourdes Jr. signed with the Toronto Blue Jays later that season. But I think Gurriel probably wants a guarantee of playing time. Thats at least in part because Houston hasJose Altuve andAlex Bregman entrenched at those other infield spots. Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. 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. Id sign neither. The right-handed hitting Astros ' first baseman came into the weekend batting .318./.344/.523 in 176. Twins. All Rights Reserved. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR -0.3 13.4 AB 545 3046 H 132 Gurriel and Darvish stories on the same day is interesting. Has defensive versatility but more suited to 1B. Athletics Trivia: On what promotional game day did the Oakland As draw their highest attendance figure for the last two decades? Jesus Aguilar has often been fun to watch at the ballpark since his personality just busts out. One of those spots is reserved for a bench and utilityman role. He is a marketing dream. It says he started playing Cuban ball at age 17 which seems a bit young. 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. As usually get a large crowd for Giants, Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs. 4 overall pick, pick No. Tuve enjoyer Machete #1 fan / LA PIA RBW . Im shocked Nelson Cruz got signed before this guy. There are a few remaining rebound targets available at the position in free agency. But I cant condemn his signing as coo coo while Gurriel sits and supposedly cant get the same offer. Always gets big time hits. Before he started playing for the major leagues, Gurriel was one of the biggest stars of 21st century international baseball, according to Sports Illustrated. Similar to the Colts, the Las Vegas Raiders only have three picks in the top 80 in 2023, which are picks No. The current Yankee third baseman is Josh Donaldson. Gurriel played forSancti Spiritusin theCuban league and was also on Cubas national team. Which team is your home team because you talk like someone who has ties to the depths of the jungle. 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. 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. April 3, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the 10-day disabled list. He has also been a gold medalist in 2004. Actually there isn't much to contrast. I find it hard to believe that the people working there didnt know about something so wide-spread. Hes not the usual deadass baseball robot. Gurriel played for Sancti Spiritus in the Cuban league and was besides on Cuba ' s national team. Maybe he should just retire. But since the Cubs inexplicably signed Hosmer, lousy first basemen everywhere still have hope. 38 and No. 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. Powered by. I only ask this, because he is a relatively wealthy star baseball player, does that give him and edge then over all the other Cubans banned from visiting their families for 8 years? 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. Hes a feather duster being pulled toward the heavens, a birds nest thrown into an airplane engine, a bag of grass clippings dipped in mustard and powdered sugar, one of the dudes from Kid n Play having just woken up. 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. His defense is good but his offense is on the decline. They also have three guaranteed picks in the top 64 for 2024. 39 and No. Hes definitely making progress. 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. Regardless, we can be sure that Astros manager Dusty Baker will not hesitate to get Gurriel's bat into the lineup when it counts. Gurriel played one season in Japan for the Yokohama DeNA Baystars before returning to Cuba a year before his defection. Hinch told the media on Wednesday. Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. So, for Gurriel, it comes down to money, playing time and the belief that the Friars shot at a ring is legit. Luis, I am totally against the embargo myself and have been for many moons. More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. 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? 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. Gurriel and his younger brother Lourdes Jr. defected from Cuba in early 2016 after playing in an international tournament in the Dominican Republic. 12. #postseason #earnhistory gracias ??? I wonder if baseball executives are superstitious enough to actually believe the odd year luck. Just like doctors who work abroad on government contracts and decide to abandon the program or decide to stay when the contract is over, they automatically are banned from entering Cuba for at least eight years. Unless a team is willing to trade their first round selection in 2024. Yuli Gurriel and his wife, Lianet, donated to Kids Meals and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston on Friday. Other factors include his desire to start and expected HR output. The New York Yankees might be lurking for a third baseman. Its illegal for white people to return the gesture. Your login session has expired. The Texans have a surplus of draft capital. I hate being an As fan. Houston has five picks in the top 80 for 2023. How do you know he would be good at that? Give Hensley a shot for less money. Personally, I think hes a wasted roster spot, as hes redundant defensively and mediocre offensively. So Id rather not see him! On November 28, however, the Astros signed first baseman Jose Abreu from the Chicago White Sox. The world was watching when Yuli Gurriel made a racially charged gesture during Friday's World Series game. Are suggesting that we should junk the trash can references? Chas , traitors to a dictatorship that no one elected? Bregman has the edge in postseason statistics, a higher batting average and, of course, two World Series rings to Machado's zero. 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. Then all bets are off. Gurriel has adapted extraordinarily well to the North American style of baseball. 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. Machado and Bregman have put up remarkably comparable numbers during their careers. 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. 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). 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. In this scenario, the Texans move up to No. He would be a dream acquisition for New York. Gurriel took after his father, Lourdes Gurriel, and fell in love with baseball. In 2021, he led the MLB in batting average after registering a season average of .319. The tough part about Gurriel is hes so well-liked, said Brown. 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. The downturn at the plate wasnt merely a matter of poor fortune, either. 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. Take a one-year deal and be grateful. Twenty years later, Yuli and Lourdes continue to embrace the privilege of building the family's baseball legacy. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Gurriel is married to Lianet Barrera, a fellow Cuban defector who settled in the Miami area where they currently live . 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. I could see plaid jerseys for a team out of Portland or something. 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. Please login to leave a reply. As of now, he isn't. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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. Astros a dont need him. Garver, Mathias, Lowe we have plenty of options for DH. 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. Most likely lineup vs. lefties would be--DH Buxton, C Jeffers, 1B Miranda, 2B Polanco, 3B Farmer,SS Correa, LF Gallo, CF Taylor, RF Kepler. 164, pick No. 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. Its certainly possible that some spring injuries will open the door for a new opportunity once camps begin to get underway, however. 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. 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. Although Lianet keeps a low profile, she has been active in various philanthropic causes through the Astros. Left hand surgery. 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. I think hed fit great with the Yankees if he can accept a bench role. Hes old and only produced for a small window last year offensively.sounds like a yankee to me. The other bobble features five Astros who also won the 2017 World Series including Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman . Professional and amateur photographers of all ages and nationalities may participate. But we have to beat the Astros.. Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is dealing with some left hand soreness, with both he and manager Dusty Baker speaking to There were actually rumors he signed with Boston. Yuli Gurriel was born on 9 June 1984 in Santa Clara, Cuba as Yulieski Gourriel Castillo. That all changed when his sons Yulieski and Lourdes Jr. decided to defect from their Communist homeland in 2016. Whether thats still his goal is unclear, though the Post reports he declined multiple contract offers that were apparently below his asking price. 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. Bregman's agent is Scott Boras, who isn't exactly known for playing footsie with team owners and offering hometown discounts. Go Figure. Its nice to see it play out, Astros manager A.J. Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. HOUSTON, Texas - The good news is, Yuli will join the Astros for another season in 2022. HOUSTON Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel said he will be ready for Game 6 of the World Series after leaving Thursday night's game following a fall and collision during a rundown.. 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