Jays acquired INF Giovanny Urshela from Indians for money and PTBNL

[Angrioter]

no big deal

[bowld]

who is he?

[TheHurl]

A Colombian. Cleveland lifer.

[Ultimate]

A Colombian. Cleveland lifer.

 

Formerly regarded as a good prospect. He hasn't shown anything with the bat at the MLB level but he's known as being very good defensively at 3B. He has seen MLB time at all 4 infield positions as well. My guess is he takes URena's roster spot for now and is the utility infielder.

[L54]

The heir to Gift Ngoepe's throne

[TheHurl]

Last scouting report on BA was 2014

 

Ranked Cleveland Indians #11 prospect after the 2014 season

Urshela long has been hailed within the system as a standout defensive player who needed his bat to come forward, which it did in 2014. He hit his way out of Double-A Akron in early May and then held his own as a 22-year-old at Triple-A Columbus. The Indians rewarded Urshela by adding him to the 40-man roster after the season. Introducing a slight leg kick last season allowed him to see the ball longer and in turn be more selective as far as picking out pitches to drive. Urshela has a muscular frame and can put on shows in batting practice, though his in-game power rates closer to average. He's never struggled to make contact, but by putting the ball in play so often, he rarely walks. Defense still is where Urshela shines most brightly, for he shows clean actions at third base and a plus throwing arm. He ranges well but is a below-average runner overall. Urshela figures to spend the bulk of 2015 at Columbus.

[G-Snarls]

who is he?

 

Buffalo's new starting third baseman

 

Until Vlad passes through anyway

Edited May 9, 2018 by G-Snarls

[Captain Adama]

Urshela suxxxx

[Todd]

Confessed, Why did the jays get this guy. He can not be sent to minors. Out of options.

[MusicaEsLivida]

The word is he almost made the Indians line up out of spring. Look, we got EE and JOSE B the same way. Why not try.