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First of all, did the Marlins hire Ozzie for his political views or because he could take the team to the world series?
I did not agree with a lot of what Ozzie said when he managed the Sox. I still do not agree with what Ozzie says, but I will defend his right to say what he wants. We are supposed to still have the freedom to speak in this country.
The reaction to Ozzie's stupid comment is very Castro-like. Wanting him fired for what he said is something that would happen in Cuba, not here. Cuban Americans in Miami should let him know they don't appreciate his praise of the dictator, then show how the United States is different from the country they fled.
First of all, did the Marlins hire Ozzie for his political views or because he could take the team to the world series?
I did not agree with a lot of what Ozzie said when he managed the Sox. I still do not agree with what Ozzie says, but I will defend his right to say what he wants. We are supposed to still have the freedom to speak in this country.
The reaction to Ozzie's stupid comment is very Castro-like. Wanting him fired for what he said is something that would happen in Cuba, not here. Cuban Americans in Miami should let him know they don't appreciate his praise of the dictator, then show how the United States is different from the country they fled.
well said.
Stupidity is also protected speech. This article talks about the reasons why Guillen was hired in Miami.
And the first time he does what they expected him to do....sit down 5 games.
Marlins changing jerseys as part of re-branding
Stupidity is also protected speech. This article talks about the reasons why Guillen was hired in Miami.
And the first time he does what they expected him to do....sit down 5 games.
Marlins changing jerseys as part of re-branding
"I love Fidel Castro," Blurts Ozzie Guillen, the new manager of the Miami Marlins, in his Jupiter, Fla., spring-training office before an early-March team workout.
Big Fish - TIME
Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was quoted saying he admires Fidel Castro. "I respect Fidel Castro," he said. "You know why? Many people have tried to kill Fidel Castro in the last 60 years, yet that [SOB] is still there."
Many local Cuban Americans have not taken Guillen's words lightly, and some local politicians have called for his resignation.
https://www.publicinsightnetwork.or...9b/thoughts-on-ozzie-guillens-castro-comments
The Miami Marlins have suspended manager Ozzie Guillen for five games for comments he made in which he expressed admiration for Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
"The Marlins acknowledge the seriousness of the comments attributed to Guillen," the team said in a prepared statement announcing the move. "The pain and suffering caused by Fidel Castro cannot be minimized especially in a community filled with victims of the dictatorship."
Marlins bench coach Joey Cora will be the interim manager during the suspension.
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"The interpretation didn't come out as I wanted," Guillen said in Spanish, according to ESPN's translation. "I was thinking in Spanish and I said the wrong thing in English."
Asked how the statement "I love Fidel Castro" could be misconstrued, Guillen once again said he was talking about how surprised he was that Castrol had been able to stay in power for so long.
"Everybody in the world hates Fidel Castro, including myself," Guillen said. "I was surprised that he's still in power. That's what I was trying to say to the journalist. And that's the first thing that came out of my mouth. I admit it. It was the wrong words."
http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7795152/ozzie-guillen-miami-marlins-suspended-five-games
Stupidity is also protected speech. This article talks about the reasons why Guillen was hired in Miami.
And the first time he does what they expected him to do....sit down 5 games.
Marlins changing jerseys as part of re-branding
Your link is wrong. What did the guy say?
Stupidity is also protected speech. This article talks about the reasons why Guillen was hired in Miami.
And the first time he does what they expected him to do....sit down 5 games.
Marlins changing jerseys as part of re-branding
Your link is wrong. What did the guy say?
Sorry I was attempting to link a story that was part of the SI baseball preview that praised Guillen for his outspokeness and outrageouness and what a great fit he was for the Miami market. Still trying to find it.
Your link is wrong. What did the guy say?
Sorry I was attempting to link a story that was part of the SI baseball preview that praised Guillen for his outspokeness and outrageouness and what a great fit he was for the Miami market. Still trying to find it.
Someone posted it.
I really don't think he should have been suspended. I think managing in Florida, there are many people sensative to Castro, so maybe the team felt they had to.
he is an idiot nonetheless.
Ozzie is not allowed to have his own opinion of Castro
"...I think sooner is better. Better for the ball club, better for me.
Guillen said the news conference is open to anybody that wants to be there -- and there just might be some angry people in attendance. A Cuban American group had already organized a demonstration for the same day before Guillen announced his plan to address the public.
Although he already apologized during a closed meeting with Marlins beat writers over the weekend, Guillen feels it is necessary to face the public and, he hopes, put the matter behind him.
I know I hurt a lot of people, Guillen said. I want to get the thing over with.
Absolutely ridiculous.Stupidity is also protected speech. This article talks about the reasons why Guillen was hired in Miami.
And the first time he does what they expected him to do....sit down 5 games.
Marlins changing jerseys as part of re-branding
First of all, did the Marlins hire Ozzie for his political views or because he could take the team to the world series?
I did not agree with a lot of what Ozzie said when he managed the Sox. I still do not agree with what Ozzie says, but I will defend his right to say what he wants.
