We've received your submission. Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. 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? section: | slug: yuli-gurriel-still-an-option-for-miami | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. The Twins have more of an opening at first base, where longtime prospect Alex Kirilloff is the favorite for at-bats right now. Its not like theres all these other options waiting for him. Id much rather have a versatile defensive INF with a .650 OPS. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about first baseman Yuli Gurriel on ESPN. Longtime Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel remains one of the most recognizable names on the free-agent market, but it's been a generally quiet offseason with regard to interest in the former. 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. So Id rather not see him! Can the Astros afford to let Alex Bregman hit free agency.? 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. March 29, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the restricted list. Hell be 39 in June and he hit .242 last year. Gurriel likely will only take a contract with a competitive team. 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. I wonder if baseball executives are superstitious enough to actually believe the odd year luck. Here is everything you need to know about him. Along those same lines, we talked a bit about Yuli Gurriel on our Twitch watch-along of last week's Mariners-Astros game. Houston already has a pair of right-handed infielders Mauricio Dubn andDavid Hensley who could crack the roster while offering more defensive flexibility. Its so obvious it hurts. Gurriel played one season in Japan for the Yokohama DeNA Baystars before returning to Cuba a year before his defection. 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. Just a reminder that Yuli Gurriel hit a go-ahead HR in the ALCS this year. Youll likely get the same production. 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. 73 (third round), a fourth, a fifth and four sixth round picks in the 2023 draft. But the idea of bringing Yuli back are just ludicrous. Let's not minimize this, especially if he hits free agency and the Yankees are desperate for a third baseman. 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. 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. Meanwhile, he could be holding out hope on a return to Houston. 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. More versatile, less expensive and should produce similar (if not better) numbers. Otherwise hes going to have to sign somewhere like Oakland. Slimmed-down Yuli Gurriel focused on future with Astros. Gurriel still has excellent bat-to-ball skills. 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. at 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. 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. Hes not the usual deadass baseball robot. 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. The one thing in his favor is his current team. 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. But I am not blind. 12. Yuli is a clutch player. Catch The Bench with John and Lance weekdays from 7-10 AM on ESPN 97.5 and 92.5. 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. Dont be so hard on your team. 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. Tuve enjoyer Machete #1 fan / LA PIA RBW . Miami may have been an exception because he lives there. 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. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR -0.3 13.4 AB 545 3046 H 132 There should be a moratorium on trash can references. Give Hensley a shot for less money. Their third and final collection is now LIVE! Is Yuli Gurriel coming back for an eighth season with the Houston Astros? I got a kick out of that shtick. Gurriel took after his don, Lourdes Gurriel, and fell in love with baseball. That's how old Bregman will be at the end of 2024. 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. The current Yankee third baseman is Josh Donaldson. Gurriel didn't even get the advantage of playing his late 20s in the majors; Abreu was in his sixth season of MLB play at the same age Yuli debuted with the Astros. They also have three guaranteed picks in the top 64 for 2024. Getting sick of you schmucks. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball star Lourdes Gurriel, who played for years in the domestic leagues in Cuba. Any path to playing time on the Astros roster would be as a right-handed bench bat. Im shocked Nelson Cruz got signed before this guy. 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. Were at that stage where agents/players better start recognizing that the money and opportunities arent there. Yuli Gurriel is a first baseman for the Houston Astros, but he first gained acclaim playing in Cuba. 65 (third round, No. Read more from Cuba here on Havana Times. MLBTR needs to have some programming done to catch the string of trash can references and blank them out. Bregman's wife Reagan is a regular guest on Channel 2's Houston Life show. Gurriel Signed a 5-Year Deal with the Houston Astros in 2016. Either way, I agree with you. Hes old and only produced for a small window last year offensively.sounds like a yankee to me. I have to think if he wanted to play in minnesota, the deal would already be done. Hes been on the international stage. However, a few minutes before boarding his plane the airlines told him the Cuban government forbid his entry to the island, reported 14ymedio. Chicago gave up its high first round pick, which was the No. I kind of feel bad for Yuli. No need for him and his little racist antics. Gurriel and his younger brother Lourdes Jr. defected from Cuba in early 2016 after playing in an international tournament in the Dominican Republic. At last check in mid-February, the veteran . The Colts have the No. Let the young players play and see what they can do. Gourriel was one of the top Cuban baseball players for over a decade. 250-300 AB in a clubhouse crying out for a WS winner. 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. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Beloved as Bregman is in Houston, the Astros have said goodbye to popular players rather than offer long-term contracts. Were they banging on trash cans when he won the batting title in 2021? The Indians should sign Gurriel, their firstbasemen have been horrible these past 5 years. In fact, being a white person and proud of who I am makes me a racist. Hi Samuel I just ignore it because its going away; Astros threads are WAY more on-point than they used to be, because Astros are the most brilliant and accomplished team of the last 10 years, and are very close to vaulting over Frank Robinson Orioles & Big Red Machine in the GREAT franchise run rankings. The cruel measure has divided many families. The coaches love him. He is involved with the city, offering his time to charities. Yuli Gurriel is one of the most experienced first basemen in the league. Home; Rankings; Projections; Roster Trends; Stats; Depth Charts Gurriel stepped out of the batters box and removed his helmet, nodding in Darvishs direction in a seeming apology. Last years 12.5% strikeout rate was a personal high but checked in roughly ten percentage points below the league average. Hailing from Cuba, Gurriel is a newcomer in every sense of the word. As usually get a large crowd for Giants, Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs. The Panthers have pick No. Why not promote a minor league player for league minimum? But I think Gurriel probably wants a guarantee of playing time. 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. Gurriel made the decision to leave his family in Cuba and come to America to play ball. 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. I called you out on that but you turned into a hermit crab. Regardless, we can be sure that Astros manager Dusty Baker will not hesitate to get Gurriel's bat into the lineup when it counts. 35, pick No. But no need to sign any mediocre players. Why Hasnt the US Offered Nationality to Stateless Nicas? Lots of tweaks to . 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. HOUSTON, Texas - The good news is, Yuli will join the Astros for another season in 2022. Report from Spring Training has Michael Brantley fielding balls at 1st Base! Camino al play uno de los das ms esperados de mi vida gracias a dios ?? At last check in mid-February, the veteran first baseman was still holding out for a guaranteed major-league deal. His agent loves money and long-term deals, though. Gurriels hair is a towering nonsense of angles and points, a stained glass window that exploded, writes Sports Illustrated. Time to move on. Thats a testament to his superlative bat-to-ball skills, but the handful of extra punchouts still further dragged down his overall production. If the embargo is wrong, how does Cuban government cruelty towards its own citizens make things better? , 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. Which team is your home team because you talk like someone who has ties to the depths of the jungle. Hes probably a couple of years older than listed. 79, pick No. I think people have long memories in situations like this, Houston manager A.J. @yunitogurriel @yunigurriel @agentmo1, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Jul 18, 2016 at 1:45pm PDT. There have been plenty of memes and jokes made about Gurriels hair, but they dont seem to bother him at all. Due to the embargo, the elder Gurriel was never able to play baseball in North America. 111, which was a fourth round selection. Yuli Gurriel, whose real name is . I think he would be a good 1B/DH bat for Texas. 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. 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Foreign stats Bregman has the edge in postseason statistics, a higher batting average and, of course, two World Series rings to Machado's zero. Unlike the Astros, the Yankees aren't averse to offering long-term contracts, which Bregman surely could command in free agency. However, not much is known about the Houston Astros star's personal life. He has likely supporters in both places (Dusty/Crane in Houston, Correa in Minnesota). Before he started playing for the major leagues, Gurriel was one of the biggest stars of 21st century international baseball, according to Sports Illustrated. Whos at first in AZ? Hosmer only cost 700,000 and they will cut him in August unless he is outperforming Mancini and Mervis. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Astros a dont need him. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball legend Lourdes Gurriel. Although the decision wasnt easy for him, its something that he knew he had to do. $3M is appropriate at this stage in his career but will be hard for Stros to give him playing time. 9, No. In 2015, this guy hit .495 with an Bondsian 1.400+ OPS and walked 41 times, while striking out just 4 times. Thats a garbage idea. Its nice to see it play out, Astros manager A.J. Hope that they get a new owner but stay in Northern California. In 2016, he played15 games in the minor leagues, for four different affiliates before signing with the Astros. 2. Id sign neither. 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 . 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. 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. So, for Gurriel, it comes down to money, playing time and the belief that the Friars shot at a ring is legit. In the clubhouse, he was outstanding. 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. Machado was the third player taken in the 2010 draft. I worry about them Yankees when I get there.. It seemed things were moving towards a. 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. 1 overall pick. I value what you have to say with a fine tooth comb. Have you forgotten the juicer cheater Razor Ramon? It makes so much sense. 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. He was raised by his parents Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Ledia Castillo Fernandez in Sancti Spritus, Cuba. Your login session has expired. The Yankees played a split-squad game this week. . 65 pick, its fourth round pick this season and its third round pick in 2024. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Astros' first baseman Yuli Gurriel saw the baby boom coming from the bullpen and wanted in on the family fun. Your login session has expired. Gurriel is coming off a .242/.288/.360 line with just eight home runs through 584 regular season plate appearances. I think hed fit great with the Yankees if he can accept a bench role. Ruff is old in baseball years, but not as old as Gurriel. 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