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. Whos at first in AZ? The Padres could do worse in adding a player like Yuli to their bench. The number could be staggering. I am going to bet he gets either a minor league deal or ends up in Japan. NEW YORK (AP) The 30 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (2) Robinson Chirinos, c; Rougned Odor, 2b. 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.. It makes so much sense. The plan of the baseball star was to arrive in Varadero to spend a holiday with his relatives. Yuli Gurriel is dropped from the active roster of the Houston Astros. You try and try with the fine tooth comb but you cant get it through the knots. 140, pick No. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Yuli Gurriel gave up pizza and Coca-Cola this winter with a new contract in mind. If they can censor that then they can take these trash can references down. 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. We need a LF. 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. 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. The moment happened in a flash, yet it will long live in infamy. 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. He participated in the 2004 Olympics, and he represented Cuba in the three World Baseball Classic tournaments. That's how old Bregman will be at the end of 2024. There should be a moratorium on trash can references. Although he doesnt share that many photos of his family, he has shared a few photos of his son, especially in recent months. For eight years he carried the White Sox. I think Sano will have a very difficult time finding any suitors despite his immense power. 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. Not uncommon in Cuba. What the Astros could do is this - tear up his current contract and offer Bregman insane money, whatever it takes, over five years. 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. BAOGELI Yuli Gurriel Poster Baseball Art Canvas Bedroom Wall Art Decor Picture Print Offices Dorm Room Decor Gifts Frame:24x36inch(60x90cm) $99.00 $ 99 . 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. 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. Bregman's wife Reagan is a regular guest on Channel 2's Houston Life show. Jan 24, 2023 at 12:01 pm ET 1 min read. Hed be a nice get for the Orioles. In 2024, the Texans have two first round picks, a second, a third, two fourths, a fifth and two seventh round picks. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=gourri000yul. 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. 238 for the 2023 draft. I value what you have to say with a fine tooth comb. I kind of feel bad for Yuli. Ready to keep the hot streak going in the #ALCS, with my @gformbaseball elbow sleeve ? That is 7 RH bats and only two LH. Defending people you dont know making racist gestures, a life well lived. 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. Ive been saying that they should cut Ruf and sign Gurriel to platoon the DH with Vogelbach. Feb 24, 2023, 4:53 pm. 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. Unfortunately for Gurriel, he was unable to start his MLB career until the age of 32 due to political circumstances outside of his control. HOUSTON, Texas - The good news is, Yuli will join the Astros for another season in 2022. The downturn at the plate wasnt merely a matter of poor fortune, either. 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. The other bobble features five Astros who also won the 2017 World Series including Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman . I have to think if he wanted to play in minnesota, the deal would already be done. Check out a photo below. He's been. Just a reminder that Yuli Gurriel hit a go-ahead HR in the ALCS this year. "Yuli Gurriel's better hopes beyond the Marlins now might include Astros and Twins. 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. 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. Have you forgotten the juicer cheater Razor Ramon? Hope that they get a new owner but stay in Northern California. If Yuli Gurriel has his way, Houston will be home for a little while longer. Machado and Bregman have put up remarkably comparable numbers during their careers. Two outs and the Astros are clinging . 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. The Indians should sign Gurriel, their firstbasemen have been horrible these past 5 years. Machado was the third player taken in the 2010 draft. He was brought up by his parents alongside his two brothers Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Yuniesky Gourriel. Born on June 9, 1984, Gurriel's path to the majors was a little different than most. A year option for 2022 with a $8 million payout is also included in the pact. I agree to receive the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Then all bets are off. Gurriel garnered solid marks from public defensive metrics for his intermittent third base work between 2016-19 and was a Gold Glove winning first baseman as recently as 2021. The official language of the Republic of Cuba is Spanish. Or how about let him in and then make him pay $1 million tax before he can leave. But we have to beat the Astros.. 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. Gurriels teammate Jose Altuve even got in on the action. Whatever happened to 48 team mlb guy? 2, No. This is Gurriels second season playing in the majors and it is the first time that he has played in the World Series. We look at our immediate [concerns]. 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. A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Oct 12, 2017 at 5:55pm PDT. 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 . 9, No. Similar to the Colts, the Las Vegas Raiders only have three picks in the top 80 in 2023, which are picks No. The one thing in his favor is his current team. Maybe he should just retire. He's proven to be amazingly resilient to the vagaries . Former Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is still on the free agent market and recently switched agents. Ive had posts deleted because the writers didnt like what I wrote which was pertinent. The former Astro slumped in his age 34 season, dropping to an 84 OPS+ after posting an impressive 131 mark in 2021. Due to the embargo, the elder Gurriel was never able to play baseball in North America. There have been plenty of memes and jokes made about Gurriels hair, but they dont seem to bother him at all. Work harder. He is a baseball fanatic, obsessed with the game. But I am not blind. $3M is appropriate at this stage in his career but will be hard for Stros to give him playing time. Hes like a cockatiel gone rogue, a mutated carrot or pineapple, a rabbits tail being electrocuted. 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 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? That was as loud and as long a boo as Ive heard in my time in sports. As one team official put it recently, Were good enough to win 100 games. His line-drive rate dipped to a career-low 18.5%, for instance, and Statcast measured his average exit velocity (88.2 mph), hard-hit rate (35.4%) and barrel rate (just 1.9%) at career-low levels. . HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Astros' first baseman Yuli Gurriel saw the baby boom coming from the bullpen and wanted in on the family fun. por la oportunidad #houstonastros, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Aug 21, 2016 at 6:46am PDT. Play Home; Football. Any path to playing time on the Astros roster would be as a right-handed bench bat. The pair have three sons -- Yeremy, Jayden and Harem. Mets need to cut Ruf and sign this dude. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 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. 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. at If you enjoy the videos, be sure to subscribe on YouTube for our latest content! He participated in the 2004 Olympics, and he represented Cuba in the three World Baseball Classic . Machado is 30 years old. Good riddance if he doesnt play in MLB again. He was raised by his parents Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Ledia Castillo Fernandez in Sancti Spritus, Cuba. He has remained a former member of Cuba's national team. The Astros first baseman will be a free agent when his five-year, $47.5 million contract expires after the 2020. 2 fans showed up with their dog. Joseph McCarthy would be proud of Chas, they are on the same wavelength. So he might be one of those injury signings once a team loses a DH or player for the season. Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 2-for-4 with one double and scored one run Friday night in the Astros' 11-1 loss to the Mariners. Let's not minimize this, especially if he hits free agency and the Yankees are desperate for a third baseman. Usa Cuba embargo terrorism American style, The military junta owns the Ranch named Repblica de Cuba. 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. 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 with Abreu here.. Gourriel was one of the top Cuban baseball players for over a decade. Just saying. Everyone must obey even in exile otherwise La Junta will not let you in. Chris Schommer Sat, Apr 16th The answer is Bark at the Park. He has been the regular Astros first baseman since 2016. No need for him and his little racist antics. 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. The New York Yankees might be lurking for a third baseman. Beloved as Bregman is in Houston, the Astros have said goodbye to popular players rather than offer long-term contracts. She and her husband reportedly made donations to the Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School in Houston to support pupils with new, cutting-edge educational supplies. A blend of modern architecture and Old World elegance, the. Breggy may want to send Manny Machado a thank you note and a free case of salsa. On-base percentage: Machado (.341), Bregman (.375). 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. Here is everything you need to know about him. Gurriel likely will only take a contract with a competitive team. Yuli Gurriel made his debut in the Cuban National Series in 2001. Our 12th Photo Contest is now open for your entries. It amazes me how media types and others portray Abreu as this star 1b man. 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. You acted like you had a direct link to the FO. The Panthers have pick No. Even with a below-average slash line, he collected 40 doubles for the third time in his career. The players love him. Previously, he played for Sancti Spiritus in the Cuban League. Ruff is old in baseball years, but not as old as Gurriel. Fugeddabbout it. 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. 1 to take whoever they believe is their guy at quarterback, keep their No. With that much artillery, the only question the Texans need to answer is if any quarterback in this years draft is worth it. Newly minted Astros GM Dana Brown spoke to the Houston media yesterday and touched on Gurriel, effusing praise but also rather candidly suggesting they may not have enough playing time for him following the signing of Jose Abreu earlier in the winter (Twitter link, with video, via Mark Berman of Houstons FOX 26). 35, pick No. 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.. Regardless, we can be sure that Astros manager Dusty Baker will not hesitate to get Gurriel's bat into the lineup when it counts. Voigt is an Oakland As type of signing. His offense is something of a question mark as well. 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). Gurriel is one of the few potentially . As a Yankee fan.. hes one of those guys you never wanted to see in a big spot. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about first baseman Yuli Gurriel on ESPN. Its illegal for white people to return the gesture. 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. When he moved to America, Gurriel spent some time in the minors before settling down in Texas. He's a strong source of batting average help as he's a career .293 hitter and he hit .319 last season. Gurriel was said to be. As usually get a large crowd for Giants, Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs. Tuve enjoyer Machete #1 fan / LA PIA RBW . 33 (second round), No. With Abreu's acquisition, the slot at first base closed. 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. MLBTR has reported the Minnesota Twins may be in on aging slugger Yuli Gurriel. A delayed start already meant . 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. Guy is done. 2. Free election now and you would see who are the traitors. 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. 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. The Padres may as well sign him, weird roster over there. Gurriel's brother, Lourdes, an infielder in the Toronto Blue Jays system, was playing in the Arizona Fall League when Yuli suddenly joined the ranks of America's Most Wanted. So Id rather not see him! Early life Yuli Gurriel was born on 9th June 1984. Im shocked Nelson Cruz got signed before this guy. Gurriel is the son of Cuban baseball legend Lourdes Gurriel. And his first two seasons he hit .262 and .299, not sure where youre getting that from??? 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 | Jon Tayler. I got a kick out of that shtick. So, for Gurriel, it comes down to money, playing time and the belief that the Friars shot at a ring is legit. Read more from Cuba here on Havana Times. There are a few remaining rebound targets available at the position in free agency. Its so obvious it hurts. He wont have to do that in Houston. Unless a team is willing to trade their first round selection in 2024. While the Astros have made clear they are moving on from fan-favorite Yuli Gurriel at the first base position after signing Jos. In Wednesdays Game 7, Gurriel and Darvish met again, for the first time since the incident. Thats a garbage idea. I dont understand any of it. Give Hensley a shot for less money. 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. 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. Gurriel still has excellent bat-to-ball skills. Let's compare and contrast. Following the Houston Astros' victory in the 2022 World Series, Gurriel became a free agent. Gurriel has adapted extraordinarily well to the North American style of baseball. Houston Astros activated 1B Yuli Gurriel from the 10-day disabled list. April 3, 2018: Houston Astros placed 1B Yuli Gurriel on the 10-day disabled list. Yuli Gurriel is a Cuban professional baseball player who plays for the Houston Astros of MLB. In this scenario, the Texans move up to No. His hair has become such a thing that the Astros held a Gurriel fan night of sorts back in May, handing out wigs to match the first basemans wild locks. 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. Report from Spring Training has Michael Brantley fielding balls at 1st Base! Its 100% from Havana. Christian Walker is a 30 homer first baseman for snakes. Gurriel Signed a 5-Year Deal with the Houston Astros in 2016. Astros dont need him. After the incident, Major League Baseball took action, suspending Gurriel for the first five games of the 2018 season. 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. Gurriel was an offensive sparkplug for the Astros since joining the team in 2016 after defecting from Cuba. Career batting average: Machado (.282), Bregman (.277). The Yankees played a split-squad game this week. Gurriel made the decision to leave his family in Cuba and come to America to play ball. 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. Your login session has expired. Gurriel took after his father, Lourdes Gurriel, and fell in love with baseball. And they would still be but a player turned the Astros into The Athletic. All Rights Reserved. Hes definitely making progress. Gurriel is one of the few potentially impactful position players remaining on the free-agent market, and the Marlins could use some help in that regard, but Mish hears that the club "had stopped any aggressive pursuit" of the veteran first baseman as of Monday afternoon. Please login to leave a reply. I called you out on that but you turned into a hermit crab. He was clutch in the postseason. 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. 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. Hes been on the international stage. Done deal. Been tired of it for a well over a year now. The weirdest part was the way he did it, like a 7 year old on a playground. But no need to sign any mediocre players. Yuli Gurriel was born on June 9, 1984, in Sancti Spiritus, as the son of Lourdes Gourriel and Olga Lidia Castillo Fernandez. as a Dodger fan, and as a man with an Asian wife and kids, I really cant stand this guy. 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. 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. Non- roster invite to ST. 3 overall selection, the No. 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. 65 pick, its fourth round pick this season and its third round pick in 2024. 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. In fact, the more people talk about his hair, the more he seems to show it off. 9:27 p. : Yuli Gurriel draws the Intentional walk to load the bases for Chas McCormick. 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. Gurriel. Bregman has the edge in postseason statistics, a higher batting average and, of course, two World Series rings to Machado's zero. Some guys [on the team] might [look at the Yankees], but Im not. I think he would be a good 1B/DH bat for Texas. His agent loves money and long-term deals, though. The current Yankee third baseman is Josh Donaldson. Remember? How do you know he would be good at that? Whether thats still his goal is unclear, though the Post reports he declined multiple contract offers that were apparently below his asking price. 61 in 2023. Gurriels younger brother signed a 7-year, $22 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not debut until 2016 according to his page. 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. I know El Duque said he truly did not know when his birthday was or how old he actually is. @yunitogurriel @yunigurriel @agentmo1, A post shared by Yuli Gurriel 01 (@el_yuly10) on Jul 18, 2016 at 1:45pm PDT. Chicago gave up its high first round pick, which was the No. He is, usually, over the last 6 seasons, the guy I want at the plate in a pressure situation. 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. Give Hensley a shot for less money. Prior to the 2020 season, the Astros signed Gurriel to a one-year deal with a club option for 2022. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Yuli Gurriel is one of the more accomplished free agent hitters still available, though hes seeking a bounceback opportunity after a rough 2022 campaign. However, Miami eventually pulled backthat pursuit. Lots of tweaks to . 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). However, a few minutes before boarding his plane the airlines told him the Cuban government forbid his entry to the island, reported 14ymedio. 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. If they cut Ruf and sign Gurriel, theyll be paying for both of them. The Astros certainly would love to have Bregman play his entire career in Houston. 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. 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. Along those same lines, we talked a bit about Yuli Gurriel on our Twitch watch-along of last week's Mariners-Astros game. HOUSTON (AP) Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will miss the rest of the World Series after spraining his right knee in Game 5, an injury that led to the surprise activation of rookie catcher. 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. You talked like that about the mariners ship. 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. #YuliHair pic.twitter.com/1tnXQj1q8E. The better news, he and his wife are expecting baby number three! 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Aaa depth. Yulieski Gourriel Castillo (born June 9, 1984), commonly known as Yuli Gurriel and nicknamed "La Pia", is a Cuban professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. Try the Commissioners Office thats supposed to administer MLB. He has also been a gold medalist in 2004. Houston has five picks in the top 80 for 2023. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Youll likely get the same production. 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. This will always be my favorite memory of Yuli Gurriels time with the Astros. Gurriel also spent two seasons playing in Japan with the . 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. 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 . Otherwise hes going to have to sign somewhere like Oakland. 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. At his age, Yuli might have to settle for a DH only gig. If Torkelson struggles in the Spring, Detroit might have a need. , 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. Its nice to see it play out, Astros manager A.J. Yeah that is crazy if they couldve got Yuli instead. Sticking to Kipers script, in which the package follows a similar structure to the Bears one in 2017, Houston can offer the second overall pick, the No. In 2016, he played15 games in the minor leagues, for four different affiliates before signing with the Astros. Administer MLB son of Cuban baseball legend Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Yuniesky Gourriel 2023 at 12:01 pm ET min... 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