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Ozzie Guillen Tells Reporter To "Fucking Grow Up" For Asking About Fidel Castro

Erik Malinowski — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:40:00 EDT

Shock of shocks, it appears as if Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen isn't feeling as contrite and apologetic as he was a month ago when he apologized profusely for making some controversial comments about Fidel Castro. Guillen was subsequently suspended, he made a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, and now he's told a radio reporter from Houston to "fucking grow up, motherfucker" for asking how the backlash has subsided since the comments were made. Of couse he did, because this is Ozzie Guillen and that's what Ozzie Guillen does. He tells people to fucking grow up. More »

First "Franchise" Footage Shows Ozzie Guillen Getting Suspended

Erik Malinowski — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:55:00 EDT

Showtime released a brief, two-and-half-minute video to tease the second season of "The Franchise." The 30-minute premiere airs Saturday at 9 p.m., and if this clip is any indication, Showtime might pull in a few more subscriptions as a result. There's all the drama of building a new stadium, playing PS3 with new teammates, posing with Muhammad Ali, comparing expensive art to baseball free agency, and learning you've been suspended five games for comments about that Castro fella. (No, not that one.) More »

Ozzie Guillen Has More Praise For Some Guy Named Castro, According To ESPN

Dom Cosentino — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:10:00 EDT

Here's hoping everybody reads beyond the headline. More »

Bristolmetrics: Fidel Castro Received As Many Mentions On SportsCenter As Kobe Bryant

Patrick Burns — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:12:05 EDT

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This is a regular feature breaking down, minute-by-minute, the content that appears on ESPN's 11 p.m. edition of SportsCenter throughout the week. Graphic by Jim Cooke. More »

Ozzie Guillen Suspended For Comments On Fidel Castro

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:05:05 EDT

The Miami Marlins have suspended manager Ozzie Guillen for five games after an interview in Time in which Guillen made comments interpreted as pro-Castro. Guillen said he "love[s] Fidel Castro…I respect Fidel Castro. You know why? A lot of people have wanted to kill Fidel Castro for the last 60 years, but that [expletive] is still there." More »

Ozzie Guillen Said Something Crazy About Fidel Castro

Sean Newell — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:13:38 EDT

Ozzie Guillén said he loved Fidel Castro. Can you believe it? Guillén said he respects Fidel Castro. Are you hearing this? In Miami, with a large demographic of people who have fled Cuba to get away from Castro, people are losing their shit. Or, at least, we are being told that people are losing their shit. I have no way of confirming that real people, with real problems give one flying fuck about what notorious gasbag Ozzie Guillén has to say about Fidel Castro because no one seems to have asked any Miami residents. Nonetheless, here we are, talking about a "considerable controversy." More »

Ozzie Guillen Has Some Refreshing Opinions About The NBA

Patrick Burns — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:34:46 EST

While he waits for the Miami Marlins to report to spring training, new manager Ozzie Guillen still has some time to take to Twitter to discuss the NBA. For instance, he is tired of hearing the constant criticism of LeBron James: More »

Ozzie Guillen Will Appear On Baseball Tonight Throughout The World Series

Jack Dickey — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:05:00 EDT

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It dawns on me that we could play a game with two tentpoles of recent Chicago White Sox squads. We'll call the game "Guillen OR Pierzynski." Said the White Sox drink rally beer during games to get themselves going? (Pierzynski.) Went on a profane tirade after the White Sox lost to Bruce fucking Chen? (Guillen.) Got slapped by a Cubs catcher? (Pierzynski.) Kicked a Cubs catcher's mask while complaining? (Guillen.) More »

The White Sox Could Have Had A Player-Manager. Damn, So Close.

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:30:00 EDT

Robin Ventura was formally introduced as the new White Sox manager today, a move that few people saw coming. But in a move that even fewer people saw not-coming, which they shouldn't have because it didn't happen, the ChiSox braintrust "considered" naming Paul Konerko a player-manager, the first in baseball in 26 years. More »

Ozzie Guillen Says The White Sox Should Fire Him, Because He "Had A Great Team And They Played Like Shit"

Jack Dickey — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:45:00 EDT

This was a part of a droll press conference, in which Ozzie also said that the Marlins should be interested in him, because, "fuck it, they should be, I'm bad." More »

Don't Worry, Carlos Zambrano: Ozzie Guillen And White Sammy Sosa Have Your Back

Jack Dickey — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:25:00 EDT

CSN Chicago reports that Zambrano—whom the Cubs suspended for 30 days, due to a big ol' meltdown—received text messages of support from Guillen and Sosa. More »

Losing To Bruce Bleeping Chen Makes Ozzie Guillen Curse Like A Sailor

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:20:40 EDT

This is actually a very reasonable response to getting four hits in eight innings against Chen. [CBS Chicago] More »

Troy Tulowitzki Scores From First On A Bloop Single, Miguel Tejada Nearly Gets Thrown Out At Home On A HR

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:45:29 EDT

I guess what we're saying is that Tulo always hustles, while Tejada is looking to top the Tater Tot Tracker charts. More »

Kinder, Gentler Ozzie Guillen Will Still Kick Your Catcher's Mask Into Next Week

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:45:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for June 21, the day we literally flushed money down the toilet. (Video h/t Disco Choo, and pay attention to Geovany Soto's face) More »

Please Take Ozzie Guillen's Belt And Razor Away From Him

Jack Dickey — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:35:50 EDT

You might as well take his BlackBerry too. Because the White Sox's eccentric manager is having some kind of existential meltdown today and figured he should share. More »

Ozzie Guillen Just Might Have Lost It

Jack Dickey — Mon, 30 May 2011 11:45:00 EDT

Because when you're waxing lyrical about desecrated statutes of a team that started not only A.J. Pierzynski but Scott Podsednik and Carl Everett, you might just be off your rocker. More »

MLB Actually Has A Rule About Using Twitter After Being Ejected

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:25:00 EDT

Ozzie Guillen was fined and suspended two games for a sort-of-off-the-field incident Wednesday. Soon after being ejected arguing balls and strikes in the first inning, Guillen fired off two Tweets: "This one is going to cost me a lot of money this is patetic." and: "Today a tough guy show up at yankee stadium." More »

Deion Sanders May Have Found A New Football-Playing Host Upon Which He Can Attach

Brian Hickey — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 29, the day "special cookies" in zip-lock freezer bags got real. More »

Last Night's Winner: Ozzie Guillen's Son Puts Bobby Jenks On Blast

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:35:00 EST

After Jenks criticized Guillen's handling of his bullpen, Oney Guillen gave a measured response: accusing Jenks of alcoholism, marital problems and punching a clubhouse attendant. More »

Merry [Bleep]ing Christmas From Ozzie Guillen

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:15:00 EST

What could be better than the quirky White Sox manager under your tree Christmas morning? This foulmouthed outtake reel, wherein Ozzie tries to sell you his nipples, or something. More »

Adam Dunn Is Probably Going To End Up Strangling Ozzie Guillen

Sports Radio Interviews — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:55:13 EST

Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Adam Dunn on his new city and his new coach. More »

Adam Dunn Close To Accepting Birthright As DH

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EST

Adam Dunn's about to hit a lot of doubles. The Rays might be hoarding Uptons. Ladies and gentlemen, please stand back, because this is one HOTFUCKINGSTOVE. More »

The One Where Ozzie Guillen Threatens To Manage The Cubs

Brian Hickey — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:30:00 EDT

Somewhat-clear-and-coherent quotes from a guy who Tweets in better English than he speaks? Yep, that's why White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen's answer about whether he'd ever coach cross-town bears repeating. More »

Does Kim Kardashian Know About This?

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:45:31 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

Ozzie Guillen, GM, "Almost Come To Blows"

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:40:37 EDT

The White Sox front office has been upgraded to DEFCON 2, after Guillen and Ken Williams nearly threw down during the MLB draft. The catalyst? The Sox waiting until the 22nd round to take Guillen's son. More »

Big Ben Combines His Love Of Bullies, Commerce

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:30:48 EDT

Ozzie Guillen Has No Sympathy For Clevelanders

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:00:30 EDT

Guillen was nice enough to autograph a ball for an Indians fan before last night's game. He also put a personalized message on there. (Other side, just as knife-twisting, after the jump.) More »

Night On Ubaldo Mountain

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

Ozzie Guillen's Apple Did Not Fall Far From The Tree

Dashiell Bennett — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:45:54 EDT

The manager's 24-year-old son, Oney, "resigned" from the White Sox video department because of his rogue Twitter account, but his mom cleared it all up with the GM. It's gonna be a good year on the South Side. [FoxSports/Sun-Times/Yahoo; Pic] More »

No Early Termination For Ozzie, Reinsdorf

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST

Happy 74th birthday, Jerry Reinsdorf! What do you have to say to him, Ozzie? "As soon as he dies, I'll get the fuck out." And he didn't even need Twitter to say it! [Sun-Times] More »

The Canadian Woman, Seen Here In Her Natural Habitat

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:30:00 EST

Ozzie Guillen's Twitter Is Spectacular, Controversial

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:30:00 EST

Twitter was invented for people like Ozzie, whose brains are relatively unfiltered in the first place. And while he hasn't done anything wrong yet, White Sox management are understandably nervous. More »

Lionel Hollins Would Like To Give A Hand. A Terrifying, Terrifying Hand.

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:30:00 EST

Phillies Win 16-Team "Who Gets To Lose To The Yankees" Tournament

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:30:00 EDT

Kenny Williams' No Good, Very Bad Day

Tommy Craggs — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:30:58 EDT

First, the White Sox GM finds a moldering, $60 million fourth outfielder on waivers. Then he gets popped in Seattle for jaywalking. Only one of these things is criminally stupid. More »

Bartolo Colon "Found," Still Mourning Michael Jackson

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:00:06 EDT

There's no visual evidence of Bartolo Colon's whereabouts—NASA is working on it—but the White Sox say he will pitch tonight. His "disappearance" was really just an aversion to phones and an inability to cope with MJ's passing. More »

Ozzie Guillen Not Helping North-South Side Relations

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:45:25 EDT

It's time for another round of every Chicago baseball fan's favorite game, "Guess The Deleted Expletive In Ozzie Guillen's Anti-Cubs Rant." Or for bonus fun, just make up a word and get an even better quote. More »

Ozzie Guillen Has A Sense Of Humor About His Part-Time Landscaping Work

A.J. Daulerio — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:52:48 EDT

The fiery White Sox manager apparently purchased an "OZZIE MOWS WRIGLEY FIELD" shirt: "Guillen bought a T-shirt and wore it in the clubhouse. "I might cut lawns but I don't stand in the rain selling T-shirts."[With Leather] More »

You Know It Is Spring When the Birds Have Returned

Gourmet Spud — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:30:43 EDT

Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap. More »

Ozzie Guillen Bids Farewell To His Personal Lord Voldemort

Rick Chandler — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:15:50 EDT

Reaction to Jay Mariotti's resignation from the Chicago Sun-Times continues to pour in — there hasn't been this much freewheeling glee since the announcement of the end of World War II — and of course Ozzie Guillen is leading the hurrahs. While admitting that his own tenure in Chicago most assuredly comes with an expiration date, the White Sox manager still could not hide his satisfaction with the way things have played out with his nemesis, the man he notoriously called "a f——— fag" in 2006. More »