Guillen has since apologized via a group of reporters in the locker room.

“I will apologize if I hurt somebody’s feelings, or I hurt somebody’s thought,” Guillen said. “I want them to know I’m against everything 100 percent — I repeat it again — the way this man [been] treating people for the last 60 years.”

Guillen was in Miami Tuesday morning for a press conference. He apologized profusely, noting that was he embarrassed on several occasions.

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig released the following statement on the Marlins’ decision to suspend Guillen.

“Major League Baseball supports today’s decision by the Marlins to suspend Ozzie Guillen. As I have often said, Baseball is a social institution with important social responsibilities. All of our 30 Clubs play significant roles within their local communities, and I expect those who represent Major League Baseball to act with the kind of respect and sensitivity that the game’s many cultures deserve. Mr. Guillen’s remarks, which were offensive to an important part of the Miami community and others throughout the world, have no place in our game.”

Parts of Guillen’s News Conference:

“I’m here to say I’m sorry with my heart in my hands. And I want to say I’m sorry to all those people that I hurt indirectly or directly.”

“All I’m saying right now is from the bottom of my heart. I’m not here to get out of this. It’s to clarify, and we will clarify. Especially to the Cuban-Americans in Miami. And what I was saying in Cincinnati and Philadelphia was actually the truth.” [Note: He discussed his apologies for the Castro comments]

“I’m embarrassed.”

“I wanna be sure that our friendship has been betrayed [by me]. The last few days have been difficult for me and my family. It’s been really hard for us.”

“Again, I’d like to apologize again. I’m sorry for what I said and for putting people in a position they don’t need to be.”

“And for all the Cuban families, I’m sorry. My love. And I hope that when I get out of here people will understand who Ozzie Guillen is, how I feel for them and how I feel about the Fidel Castro dictatorship.”

“I’m here to face you person-to-person. It’s going to be a difficult time for me and I’m here to answer any questions you have. I’m here on my knees apologizing to all the Latin American communities.”

“And the people that know me, they know exactly how I behave. I don’t want this to heal, I just want to make it better. And I just want to say the truth.”

Guillen then opened up the floor for questions.

The questioning was hard to follow, because there was a mix of English and Spanish and Guillen attempted to slow things down, saying that getting things lost in translation is how he got in trouble in the first place. He expressed that he’s learning more and more about Castro now, including all the reasons the Cuban-Americans have expressed dissatisfaction with his comments.

Guillen also noted he’s not going to be paid during the suspension, but that’s not a big deal to him.

“Money to me right now is nothing. To fix my problem with the community is more important to me than money.”

He continued to stress that he’s embarrassed, very sorry and willing to do whatever it takes to make the situation better. He also said the people protesting have every right to protest.

As for Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, Guillen said he would vote for any other competitor in an election.

Also, Guillen said that he did not feel pressure to resign his position, despite some cries for him to do so.

One final item of note: Guillen said he’d gone through three days without sleep.