Randy Arozarena apologizes to Seattle teammate Cal Raleigh over comments after handshake snub at WBC
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Key Points:
- Randy Arozarena apologized to Seattle Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh for cursing at him after Raleigh did not return a handshake during the World Baseball Classic game between the U.S. and Mexico.
- The incident occurred on March 9 when Arozarena reached to greet Raleigh, who declined the handshake, leading Arozarena to use profane language in Spanish and English directed at Raleigh.
- Both players have since reconciled, with Raleigh emphasizing there is no tension and affirming their brotherly relationship and focus on helping the Mariners win the World Series.
- The Mariners, coming off their first AL West title since 2001, are set to open the season against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday.
- Raleigh was a key contributor last season, becoming the
