An Exclusive Q&A with Ozzie Guillen

The controversial Marlins manager speaks on a variety of topics.

With a few poorly chosen words, Ozzie Guillen nearly lost his dream job.

Quoted in Time Magazine saying he “loved” Fidel Castro, Guillen set off a firestorm in Miami’s Cuban-American community. Angry protestors and grandstanding local politicians alike called for the Miami Marlins to fire Guillen just a few games into his tenure.

His heartfelt apology broke new ground in a speak-first, think-later career. The resulting five-game team suspension also left him chastened, but not fundamentally changed, bloodied but not defeated.

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Miami Marlins 2012 Preview

New-look Marlins expect to contend

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Hanley Ramirez will bounce back in 2012

Expect the Miami Marlins' Hanley Ramirez to return to fantasy superstar, MVP candidate status.

The Marlins appear to be starting from scratch in 2012. But the reality is that the 15-year-old team with two World Series titles has a flashy new, eye-catching paintjob but will be powered by the same engine once again this year.

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Adam Dunn And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Season

Adam Dunn has had an epically bad season for the Chicago White Sox

Adam Dunn used to be a good baseball player. He was one of those guys that you penciled in for 35-40 homers every year. Sure, eh struck out a few times, and sure, you'd never mistake his batting average for Ichiro's, but he was a guy who did one thing (hit homers) and he did it well.

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Ozzie Guillen Walks Away From White Sox; A Look Back At Some of His Best Tweets

Our favorite MLB manager is moving on. So let's take a look back.

It is a sad day for White Sox fans. Their controversial, but always entertaining manager, Ozzie Guillen, and the Sox have ended their relationship.

Ozzie was looking for a contract extension, but Jerry Reinsdorf wasn't willing to give him one, so Ozzie asked to be released from his current contract and Reinsdorf honored his request.

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Ozzie Guillen's 16 Awesomest Tweets

Submitted by Athlon Editorial on Mon, 2011-09-26 17:47

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Ozzie Guillen's 16 Awesomest Tweets

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White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen parted ways with the White Sox. So we wanted to bring this feature back and honor the only manager to bring a World Series title to Chicago in the last 90 years.

Instead of winning the MVP this year, it looks like Rose just won the coveted DGAP (Dirty Great Ass Player) award.
Ozzie Guillen Fixes Society

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If there's one thing Ozzie can't stand, it's fat people. If there's another thing he can't stand, it's spell check.
We Can All Breathe A Sigh of Relief

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This is definitely worth getting excited over.
Are You Ready, Chitown?

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Today's specials at Chez Guillen are a rack of crazy, a 12-pack of Presidente and a World Series ring (one thing you can't get across town at McQuade's.)
Is This Too Much To Ask?

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Ozzie Guillen may make millions of dollars, but he's not going to let that stop him from enjoying some fine dining.
Traffic, Explained Guillen-style

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I like how consistently Ozzie asks for help from--and sort of blames--the Lord on all his traffic woes. And then makes sure he tweets about it.
Just To Be Clear

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I hope this cleared up all your concerns about Ozzie's driving-and-tweeting. And also cleared up any of your "Can Joey Cora drive?" questions.
FYI

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Sometimes you just have to tell it like you see it.
You Like TV, Right?

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Dear TV Guide: If you are looking for a new TV reviewer, I think we've found your man. (That man is Ozzie Guillen.)
???

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Yeah, well, like, the thing is....OK, even I have no idea what he's saying here.
Uh Oh, There's More Traffic

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Don't worry! Joey Cora is driving!
Cold + Hair Gel = Ozzie Guillen

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No matter what the weather brings, Ozzie Guillen makes sure he looks good.
Bonus Tweet!

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Thanks Ozzie, we love your Twitter feed. If you ever want to get some Presidentes, stop by a Jack in the Box and make fun of fat people, we'd love to hang out with you. We'll even bring the Jell-o.
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