Hernández mentioned, "I did get fined for that. I was going to get an even heftier fine and a game suspension, but having a good agent and having a good player union came in handy... I did have to apologize, which you could say 50-50 on the honesty part of it." This reveals how his unfiltered comments during the interview nearly led to significant consequences, but the union's support helped mitigate the situation.
He reflected on his interview by saying, "What I answered was my honest answer from the bottom of my heart... I figured there's got to be some sort of delay... There was no delay and I was on live TV, cussing and there was a lot of criticizing that." This highlights his sincere approach, albeit with consequences following his candidness.
Hernández further explained the impact of his comments, stating, "I think it made the postseason run a little more epic for the fans because they bought into that mentality and they had fun with it too." This underscores how his personality resonated with fans and contributed to the team's energy.
He described the team’s transformation by saying, "The answer Hernández gave during his interview was a reflection of the new attitude the Dodgers had during the 2024 postseason... The team as a whole was tired of falling short of their goals and played with a new edge throughout October." This encapsulates the shift in the team dynamic.
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