Yuliesky Gourriel defected?
by Stephcaflowne on Jul 28, 2006 4:09 PM EDT
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For those of you that don't know, this is the guy that was Cuba's star second baseman in the World Baseball Classic. He also plays third base.
It seems Eduardo Paret has also defected. They are reportedly both in Colombia.
http://www.elnacional.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=59855
CARTAGENA, Colombia.- Los peloteros cubanos Yulieski Gurriel y Eduardo Paret habrían desertado en el puerto colombiano de Cartagena, sede los XX Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, aseguró este viernes la prensa local.
"Uno de los miembros de la novena cubana que desertó sería el estelar segunda base Yulieski Gurriel considerado como uno de los mejores del mundo en su posición. Al parecer, su próximo destino sería el equipo de los Yankees, de Nueva York", informó el diario El Tiempo de Bogotá.
Según el periódico, "el otro desertor del equipo cubano sería el paracorto Eduardo Paret".
El martes, los deportistas cubanos Damaris Nay, Julio Acosta y Carlos Castillo desertaron en República Dominicana, subsede para las competencias de balonmano en los XX Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe
Through a Babelfish translation, it says:
CARTAGENA, Colombia. - The Cuban peloteros Yulieski Gurriel and Eduardo Paret would have deserted in the Colombian port of Cartagena, seat XX the Central American Games and the Caribbean, it assured east Friday the local press. "One of the members of the Cuban novena that deserted would be stellar the second base Yulieski Gurriel considered like one of the best ones of the world in its position. Apparently, its next destiny would be the equipment of the Yankees, New York ", informed the newspaper the Time into Bogota. According to the newspaper, "the other deserter of the Cuban equipment would be paracorto Eduardo Paret". Tuesday, the Cuban sportsmen Damaris Nay, Julio Acosta and Carlos Castle deserted in Dominican, subhost Republic for the competitions of handball in XX the Central American Games and of the Caribbean
Don't know if this is true or not since it hasn't been reported by US press yet but if it is, it's huge. This guy could immediatly be a top prospect in baseball.
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How old are they?
by slurve on Jul 28, 2006 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Possible Comps...
my opinion of course,
Yuliesky Gourriel could be compared to Alfonso Soriano with more glove and less power. He could hit 20-25 homers, but not 45 like Soriano's going to. He has a near perfect swing. Great athlete.
Eduardo Paret looks like Miguel Tejada with less muscle, but plays like a Jeter with more glove. Overall great player...
Both these guys could play for any team right now. Hold the 30 lashes...obviously you wouldn't replace Jeter with Paret, but you know what I mean. They will be top draft picks/free agents for sure.
by themurph on Jul 28, 2006 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a stud
by SoCalSoxFan on Jul 28, 2006 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is huge
by baseball006 on Jul 28, 2006 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Cubans
Paret's 33 and not really a prospect. He could get a minor league contract with someone.
I don't know anything about the pitchers.
by jhelfgott on Jul 28, 2006 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If true...
Keep in mind, though, he has to naturalize in a country other than Cuba before he's able to sign. It might not happen until next year.
by jhelfgott on Jul 28, 2006 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right...
by themurph on Jul 28, 2006 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty sure
Cuba uses its top guys, no matter what age, to dominate international competition.
by jhelfgott on Jul 28, 2006 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
link
by jhelfgott on Jul 28, 2006 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guess on where they will end up.
I see the Yanks or the Mets taking him...maybe the Angels because they paid something similar for Kendry Morales.
by themurph on Jul 28, 2006 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees
They were mentioned in the article, they have the money to buy him, they've shown a willingness to spend it (Jesus Montero, Dellin Betances, etc.) and it was rumored that they were very interested in getting him to defect during the WBC.
by Stephcaflowne on Jul 29, 2006 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long....
by matt k on Jul 28, 2006 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW
by TheBlues on Jul 28, 2006 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WBC
by OneHitWonder on Jul 28, 2006 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Overrated
He looked capable of playing in the big leagues, but there was nothing there to cause me to think he's going to be a star. I don't think he'll hit enough to be more than an average second baseman in his prime.
by FI on Jul 29, 2006 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A better translation
"One of the members of the Cuban team that deserted would be stellar [recently turned 22-year-old] second baseman Yulieski Gurriel, considered to be one of the best in the world at his position. Apparently, he hopes his destination would be the New York Yankees," informed the newspaper "The Time" of Bogota.
According to the newspaper, "The other deserter of the Cuban team would be [33 year old] shortstop Eduardo Paret." Tuesday, Cuban athletes Damaris Nay, Julio Acosta and Carlos Castillo deserted in the Dominican Republic, subhost for the competitions of handball in the XX Central American and Caribbean Games.
by limozeen on Jul 28, 2006 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hehe
by Metty5 on Jul 28, 2006 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Metropolitans
Jesus. Could we ever use him. You can't depend on a 36 yo veteran to put up back to back career years.
by Emad on Jul 28, 2006 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Word from ESPN Deportes...
by MontrealMets on Jul 29, 2006 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
word from me
by slurve on Jul 30, 2006 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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