Intro:

Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended for five games Tuesday because of his comments lauding Fidel Castro.

He again apologised and said he'll do what he can to repair relations with Cuban-Americans angered by the remarks.

The suspension by the team takes effect immediately and was announced shortly before Guillen held a news conference to explain himself.

Script:

SOUNDBITE: Ozzie Guillen (English) :

On being misinterpreted)
"Because it was misinterpreted. What I mean in Spanish, when he asked me in Spanish, I wanted to say something, I was thinking in Spanish, and the thing I say was: I can not believe somebody (who) hurt so many people over the years is still alive. And I say a couple things I can not say now that I said to the guy - exactly what I was thinking, what I was saying."

SOUNDBITE: Ozzie Guillen (English) :

On being remorseful)
"I expect to be here for a long time. I live in Miami. My family is in Miami. And I will do everything - and I'm willing to do everything to try to make it better. I will help the Cuban community, the Latino community, like I always do. And I hope I get better and people understand my situation. But I'm willing to do everything in my power, the Marlins power to help this community like I always do."