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Holland on Wednesday attempted a skit on the
show where Giants massage therapist Haro Ogawa was his "hype
man." During the interview, Holland spoke in the mock accent.
As criticism for the skit circulated through social media, the
Giants addressed it in a statement to Deadspin:
"The Giants organization does not condone that type of behavior
in any way. We spoke to Derek regarding his interview yesterday
and he completely understands the severity of the situation and
apologizes if it offended anyone."
Holland then personally addressed the issue prior to the Giants'
afternoon game against the New York Mets.
"I want to make sure it's clear that was all on me," Holland
told reporters. "Now it's become a distraction to the team. I
don't want that. I don't want to have offended anybody."
Holland said he also apologized to Ogawa and another Asian team
employee for the skit.
"They understand we were just doing a bit but it was too far,"
he said. "With that, I want to make sure that everybody
understands that those were not the intentions. ...
"I apologize for what I have done. Whatever I have to do to take
care of the situation, I will do it."
Holland, 31, is in his first season with the Giants after nine
years spent between the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox.
--Field Level Media
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