Ozzie said that? 20 odd Guillen quotes over the years

Former White Sox -- and current Miami Marlins manager -- Ozzie Guillen has been suspended for five games for saying he "loves Fidel Castro." It's just one in a hit parade of controversial quotes Guillen has given over the years.

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BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Apr 10, 2012

Former White Sox -- and current Miami Marlins manager -- Ozzie Guillen has been suspended for five games for saying he "loves Fidel Castro." It's just one in a hit parade of colorful quotes Guillen has given over the years.

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