2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 238 for the 2023 draft. 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. 67 pick, which was a third round selection, and pick No. You see Machado's $350 million? Christian Walker has solidified himself as DBacks 1B. 250-300 AB in a clubhouse crying out for a WS winner. 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. 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. He has also been a gold medalist in 2004. Gurriels younger brother signed a 7-year, $22 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Let's not minimize this, especially if he hits free agency and the Yankees are desperate for a third baseman. It also included its 2018 third rounder. There have been plenty of memes and jokes made about Gurriels hair, but they dont seem to bother him at all. Left hand surgery. Yuli Gurriel and his wife, Lianet, donated to Kids Meals and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston on Friday. The Padres may as well sign him, weird roster over there. 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. So what could a package by the Texans look like if they opted to put together a similar offer? 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? I think he would be a good 1B/DH bat for Texas. 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. Gurriel took after his don, Lourdes Gurriel, and fell in love with baseball. The Astros certainly would love to have Bregman play his entire career in Houston. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Astros' first baseman Yuli Gurriel saw the baby boom coming from the bullpen and wanted in on the family fun. While Donaldson is still the starter, consider that a message delivered. All Rights Reserved. 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. Give Hensley a shot for less money. Gurriel (knee) is no longer a target for the Marlins in free agency, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. Brantley spoke about it, saying he's ready to do what the team needs him to do. 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. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball legend Lourdes Gurriel. 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 Indians should sign Gurriel, their firstbasemen have been horrible these past 5 years. Houston currently holds picks No. They also have their first, second, Washingtons third round pick and a fourth in terms of notable capital for 2024. Give Hensley a shot for less money. He has been the regular Astros first baseman since 2016. We've received your submission. Were at that stage where agents/players better start recognizing that the money and opportunities arent there. Lots of tweaks to . Gurriel. Gurriel took after his father, Lourdes Gurriel, and fell in love with baseball. 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. Ready to keep the hot streak going in the #ALCS, with my @gformbaseball elbow sleeve ? But I am not blind. 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. The former Astro slumped in his age 34 season, dropping to an 84 OPS+ after posting an impressive 131 mark in 2021. In. Early life Yuli Gurriel was born on 9th June 1984. He would be a dream acquisition for New York. Houston Astros activated 1B Yuli Gurriel from the 10-day disabled list. Gurriel can be seen between innings hanging out on the Houston Astros bench, letting his hair roam free. In July 2016, he signed with the Astros for $47.5 million over five seasons. His ability to handle the stress and anxiety that comes with the situations is not surprising. It is believed that Gurriels wife moved to America with him, but its unclear if she lives in Texas on a full-time basis. At his age, Yuli might have to settle for a DH only gig. He has his own line of condiments. Its 100% from Havana. 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. His agent is Boras. 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. He's a strong source of batting average help as he's a career .293 hitter and he hit .319 last season. He pulls a four-seamer on the ground to give the Astros a baserunner. Then again Cruz got signed for 1 million and Yuli wants 3 million. 2 fans showed up with their dog. The plan of the baseball star was to arrive in Varadero to spend a holiday with his relatives. Built in 2012, the six-bedroom mansion sits on 1.6 acres. 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. 2 in 2015. Youll likely get the same production. The one thing in his favor is his current team. Log in Register, 2022-23 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions, Phillies, Jose Alvarado Avoid Arbitration. A year option for 2022 with a $8 million payout is also included in the pact. 2. Please logout and login again. Regardless, we can be sure that Astros manager Dusty Baker will not hesitate to get Gurriel's bat into the lineup when it counts. 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.. 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. Furthermore, while Gurriels strikeout rate remained excellent relative to league-average 22.4%, his 12.5% mark was nonetheless a career-worst. He wont have to do that in Houston. When he was denied the possibility of boarding his flight and entering Cuba it was a reminder that athletes used by the Cuban government to promote its Sports successes are considered traitors if they abandon ship. Donaldson was with the B-team. Remember? 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. In 2021, he led the MLB in batting average after registering a season average of .319. On Tuesday night, the 33-year-old baseball star played in one of the biggest games of his career as the Houston Astros took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series. 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. Both are slick fielders and fan favorites in their home cities. 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? April 5, 2018: Houston Astros sent 1B Yuli Gurriel on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi Hooks. 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. Been tired of it for a well over a year now. Gurriel stepped out of the batters box and removed his helmet, nodding in Darvishs direction in a seeming apology. Is this a way to protect Brantley from further injury in left field? Id sign neither. . Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR -0.3 13.4 AB 545 3046 H 132 Gurriel played for Sancti Spiritus in the Cuban league and was besides on Cuba ' s national team. Houston has five picks in the top 80 for 2023. 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. 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. 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. Can the Astros afford to let Alex Bregman hit free agency.? 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. The world was watching when Yuli Gurriel made a racially charged gesture during Friday's World Series game. Keeping Yuli Gurriel and many other Cubans from visiting with their relatives in their own country is not a decision made in USA. As a Yankee fan.. hes one of those guys you never wanted to see in a big spot. Hes not the usual deadass baseball robot. It helps greatly to have Juan Soto in your corner. Youve got to get out of your division first. 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. 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. Want to be upset about whos responsible? In fact, being a white person and proud of who I am makes me a racist. There are 1.6 million Jews in New York City. He was also part of Cuban championship teams at the Pan American Games, Central American Games, World Baseball Championships, International Cup, and the Caribbean Series. The pair was declared eligible by the MLB, and Lourdes Jr. signed with the Toronto Blue Jays later that season. It seemed things were moving towards a. The Athletics counted the 4 people in attendance. Be sure to check out the video as we discuss the contract Aledmys Diaz received from the A's (2-years, 14.5 million) and debate whether we want to see the Astros offer a similar deal for Yuli to return. Houston already has a pair of right-handed infielders Mauricio Dubn andDavid Hensley who could crack the roster while offering more defensive flexibility. If he wants to sign with a contender he may have to settle for a bench bat role. 1 to take whoever they believe is their guy at quarterback, keep their No. 1 overall pick. Joseph McCarthy would be proud of Chas, they are on the same wavelength. At this point, that might be what it takes for Gurriel to find a semi-regular role. If the embargo is wrong, how does Cuban government cruelty towards its own citizens make things better? WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Yuli Gurriel gave up pizza and Coca-Cola this winter with a new contract in mind. 3m on the phone- you got to be joking. Gurriel was said to be. Hell be 39 in June and he hit .242 last year. I think he might be the reason why hes unsigned. Is Yuli Gurriel coming back for an eighth season with the Houston Astros? Yeah Ruf >>> Gurriel. That all changed when his sons Yulieski and Lourdes Jr. decided to defect from their Communist homeland in 2016. #YuliHair pic.twitter.com/1tnXQj1q8E. But, I want Yuli back, big time. Bregman has a lot of intangibles in his favor. I worry about them Yankees when I get there.. He pitched up and in to Yuli Gurriel. Cristo Rey will buy 100 Chromebooks with Gurriels donation and Kids Meals will buy more than 22,400 meals. In this scenario, the Texans move up to No. Chris Schommer Sat, Apr 16th 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. Gurriel was a Cuban National Team star for many years. The weirdest part was the way he did it, like a 7 year old on a playground. 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. The New York Yankees might be lurking for a third baseman. 1-0 lead. Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. On the one hand, it was Gurriels second well below-average offensive showing in the past three years, as he managed just a .232/.274/.384 showing during the shortened 2020 schedule. 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. Whether thats still his goal is unclear, though the Post reports he declined multiple contract offers that were apparently below his asking price. Yuli Gurriel 2022 batting splits statistics for Major League, Minor League, and postseason baseball The right-handed hitting Astros ' first baseman came into the weekend batting .318./.344/.523 in 176. Why Houston Texans appear to be in driver's seat if they take the ultimate plunge. The 37-year-old Gurriel started on Opening Day and went 1-for-4 with a double. Chas , traitors to a dictatorship that no one elected? Gurriel is one of the few potentially . Its not like theres all these other options waiting for him. 140, pick No. 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. Praised dozens of times by Fidel Castro, the Communist Party media, and the islands leaders and fans, he became persona-non-grata one fine day in 2016. That is 7 RH bats and only two LH. Actually there isn't much to contrast. Yuli Gurriel is one of the more accomplished free agent hitters still available, though hes seeking a bounceback opportunity after a rough 2022 campaign. He hit his first postseason home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers as his team won the 2017 World Series. Lianet is a very private person and does not appear to be active on social media. 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. Although the decision wasnt easy for him, its something that he knew he had to do. Astros need to sign him for a front office role (working with Latin American players). But we have to beat the Astros.. Hes like a cockatiel gone rogue, a mutated carrot or pineapple, a rabbits tail being electrocuted. He is the pros pro, at bat, at 1st, in the clubhouse, and in the community. 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. His agent loves money and long-term deals, though. 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. The tough part about Gurriel is hes so well-liked, said Brown. Read more from Cuba here on Havana Times. Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Let's get this out of the way at the top: every Astro fan loves Yuli Gurriel. 14 SEATTLE - Yuli Gurriel's platoon splits are drastic opposite of how one would expect. Not uncommon in Cuba. In November 2022, the Astros signed a three-year, $58 million deal with former Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. 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. 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. You acted like you had a direct link to the FO. 70. Later that year, both were signed to contracts with big-league teams, with Yuli signing a five-year deal with the Astros. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Two outs and the Astros are clinging . https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=gourri000yul. 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. The Astros should re-sign him. He is involved with the city, offering his time to charities. In 2016, Gurriel inked a deal with the Astros that will earn him $47.5 million over five years, according to ESPN. Houston signed him last season to a five-year, $47.5 . The number could be staggering. $3M is appropriate at this stage in his career but will be hard for Stros to give him playing time. 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