OZZIE STIRS UP CLEMENTE FLAP

 
SAN JUAN - White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen's recent statement that Roberto Clemente was only the third-best player produced by Puerto Rico, behind Ivan Rodriguez and Roberto Alomar, has angered some fans. Guillen elaborated Monday, saying he placed... [link]

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