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Astros land Cuban prospect Yulieski Gurriel
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Yuli Gurriel serves as hero, inspiration for Astros' multitude of
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Houston Astros: Yuli Gurriel passes elite World Series company
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Dodgers' Yasiel Puig and Astros' Yuli Gurriel Defect from Cuba
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Yuli Gurriel's Suspension May Be Forgotten, but Cuba's Complicated
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Yuli Gurriel free agency: Why did Yuli Gurriel leave the Astros
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Dodgers' Yasiel Puig and Astros' Yuli Gurriel Defect from Cuba
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Yuli Gurriel Prohibited from Visiting His Relatives in Cuba
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Yuli Gurriel replaced by Korey Lee on Astros' World Series roster
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After worst year of his career, batting champ Yuli Gurriel primed
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Houston Astros Stars Granted Permission to Compete For Team Cuba
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Cole, Astros have no room for error left in ALDS vs Rays