Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, well known for his brash comments and fiery personality, held a press conference today to apologize for the controversial comments he’ll be making tomorrow afternoon around one or two in the afternoon. “I’m here today to apologize to every one who I’m going to hurt with my ill-advised comments, especially to the individual to whom the comments were made,” said a remorseful Guillen.

“In foresight, I realize that my comments will be inappropriate and I want the person I’m going to insult to know that those comments don’t represent me or the White Sox organization. I feel embarrassed about what I’m going to say. I feel guilty, too. These are going to be comments I’m going to make without thinking. For that, I am truly sorry.” Guillen says he intends to holds another press conference next week, when he’ll take the opportunity to apologize for his behavior on July 16 during the upcoming baseball season.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 21, 2006 IN VOLUME 4 ISSUE 4