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Frazod · 04-10-2012, 09:10 AM

Most of us have a filter between our brain and mouth that stops us from saying every stupid thing that crosses our minds. Ozzie apparently doesn't.

http://cnnsi.com/2012/baseball/mlb/0...&sct=hp_t11_a0

Marlins suspend Guillen five games for Castro comments

MIAMI (AP) -- Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended for five games Tuesday because of his comments about Fidel Castro.

The suspension by the team takes effect immediately. It was announced shortly before Guillen was to hold a news conference to explain his remarks, which caused a public backlash.

Guillen told Time magazine he loves Castro and respects the retired Cuban leader for staying in power so long. At least two local officials said Guillen should lose his job.

"The Marlins acknowledge the seriousness of the comments attributed to Guillen," read a statement from the team. "The pain and suffering caused by Fidel Castro cannot be minimized, especially in a community filled with victims of the dictatorship."

Only five games into his tenure with the Marlins, Guillen left his team in Philadelphia and flew to Miami to apologize at the Marlins' new ballpark. The Marlins and Phillies had the day off and resume their series in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Outside the entrance to the ballpark, demonstrators shouted as the news conference began. Guillen began by speaking in Spanish.

The gathering at the ballpark drew a large turnout, including two dozen TV cameras lined up along the back. Among those in attendance were Marlins President David Samson and president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest.

The political firestorm came shortly after the Marlins opened their ballpark last week in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. The team is trying to rebuild its fan base with the help of South Florida's large Cuban American population.

Guillen apologized over the weekend after the story broke, but some Cuban-Americans remained upset. One group planned a demonstration Tuesday before Guillen said he would fly to Miami.

Francis Suarez, chairman of the Miami city commission, said Guillen should be fired. Joe Martinez, chairman of the Miami-Dade County board of commissioners, said Guillen should resign.

Polarizing comments are nothing new for Guillen, who once used a gay slur referring to a reporter, defended illegal immigrants and just last week he said he drinks to excess after road games and has done so for years.

PunkinDrublic · 04-10-2012, 12:12 PM

Not only does the embargo keep Castro in power but it also effects my ability to travel 90 miles for affordable prostitutes.

InChiefsHeaven · 04-10-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Ozzie Guillen is a baseball player/coach. Baseball players & coaches are uneducated and, often, unintelligent.

As of 2009 there were only 26 coaches & players combined who had college degrees.

I have no college degree, yet I know not to say anything so stupid. I don't think lack of college makes a person unintelligent. In fact, some of the most moronic people I know have a degree...

**DaKCMan AP** · 04-10-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

I have no college degree, yet I know not to say anything so stupid. I don't think lack of college makes a person unintelligent. In fact, some of the most moronic people I know have a degree...

I didn't say the lack of a college degree makes a person unintelligent.

**HemiEd** · 04-10-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

No shit. Guillen is an idiot, he has to know how other Cubans feel about Castro.

Any American that remembers the early 60s should still hate the bastard, I do. Because he got old, it is ok? I wish the CIA would have been successful.

scho63 · 04-10-2012, 12:41 PM

You speak your mind and say you like Castro and you get suspended just like Castro's country-how ironic. This country is losing the right to say anything

**kysirsoze** · 04-10-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by scho63

You speak your mind and say you like Castro and you get suspended just like Castro's country-how ironic. This country is losing the right to say anything

Don't be so dramatic. He has the right to say whatever the hell he wants. The Marlins also have the right to protect their economic interests.

BWillie · 04-10-2012, 12:50 PM

Yeah because you know all Cubans just hate Castro :rolls eyes:

Nonetheless, dumb thing to say, as others have said, many are cuban refugees who actually did move because of Castro.

**Predarat** · 04-10-2012, 12:56 PM

I think the guy was misinterpreted, just look at him in this pic. So happy go lucky. How could a guy like this really mean it?

Demonpenz · 04-10-2012, 01:32 PM

he gets drunk as hell on the road

04-10-2012, 09:10 AM
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-536615	Ozzie Guillen suspended 5 games for praising Castro Most of us have a filter between our brain and mouth that stops us from saying every stupid thing that crosses our minds. Ozzie apparently doesn't. http://cnnsi.com/2012/baseball/mlb/0...&sct=hp_t11_a0 Marlins suspend Guillen five games for Castro comments MIAMI (AP) -- Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended for five games Tuesday because of his comments about Fidel Castro. The suspension by the team takes effect immediately. It was announced shortly before Guillen was to hold a news conference to explain his remarks, which caused a public backlash. Guillen told Time magazine he loves Castro and respects the retired Cuban leader for staying in power so long. At least two local officials said Guillen should lose his job. "The Marlins acknowledge the seriousness of the comments attributed to Guillen," read a statement from the team. "The pain and suffering caused by Fidel Castro cannot be minimized, especially in a community filled with victims of the dictatorship." Only five games into his tenure with the Marlins, Guillen left his team in Philadelphia and flew to Miami to apologize at the Marlins' new ballpark. The Marlins and Phillies had the day off and resume their series in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Outside the entrance to the ballpark, demonstrators shouted as the news conference began. Guillen began by speaking in Spanish. The gathering at the ballpark drew a large turnout, including two dozen TV cameras lined up along the back. Among those in attendance were Marlins President David Samson and president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest. The political firestorm came shortly after the Marlins opened their ballpark last week in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. The team is trying to rebuild its fan base with the help of South Florida's large Cuban American population. Guillen apologized over the weekend after the story broke, but some Cuban-Americans remained upset. One group planned a demonstration Tuesday before Guillen said he would fly to Miami. Francis Suarez, chairman of the Miami city commission, said Guillen should be fired. Joe Martinez, chairman of the Miami-Dade County board of commissioners, said Guillen should resign. Polarizing comments are nothing new for Guillen, who once used a gay slur referring to a reporter, defended illegal immigrants and just last week he said he drinks to excess after road games and has done so for years.
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04-10-2012, 12:12 PM	#31
PunkinDrublic Stay down bitch! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $4480670	Not only does the embargo keep Castro in power but it also effects my ability to travel 90 miles for affordable prostitutes. __________________ Disappointing my parents since 1976
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04-10-2012, 12:41 PM	#35
scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $-690000	You speak your mind and say you like Castro and you get suspended just like Castro's country-how ironic. This country is losing the right to say anything __________________ *"The only difference between sex for free and sex for money is that sex for free costs you a WHOLE LOT more!"* ~Redd Foxx~ ~~2018 2019 2020 20212022 2023~~ 2024 Adopt a Chief - Clark Hunt and Brett Veach "The men who drafted Patrick Mahomes"
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04-10-2012, 12:50 PM	#37
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1218759	Yeah because you know all Cubans just hate Castro :rolls eyes: Nonetheless, dumb thing to say, as others have said, many are cuban refugees who actually did move because of Castro. Last edited by BWillie; 04-10-2012 at 12:57 PM..
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04-10-2012, 12:56 PM	#38
Predarat Run Chiefs fans, run!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Casino cash: $9963863	I think the guy was misinterpreted, just look at him in this pic. So happy go lucky. How could a guy like this really mean it?
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04-10-2012, 01:32 PM	#39
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