Jim Kaat called New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes "Nestor the Molester" during a broadcast Thursday

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the 83-year-old Hall of Fame pitcher's second inflammatory remark in the previous year.

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Kaat explained that New York's Cortes had been one of his favourites during a breakout season.

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Nestor Cortes, stated Kaat. "Angles, speeds. Pitcher.”

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Dustin Morse, the Twins' VP of communications, chatted with Kaat after the broadcast.

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Morse: "We take these matters seriously and will handle them internally and confidentially."

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Kaat planned to approach Cortes directly. Morse: "Jim meant no harm."

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Cortes has started the season 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA, earning him the nickname "Nasty Nestor" He pitched seven scoreless innings to win Thursday's doubleheader opener.

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The Yankees and Cortes played the Angels at night.

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The Yankees and Cortes played the Angels at night.In-form Dodgers top Yankees

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His comment about Moncada reminded some viewers of the unfulfilled Civil War vow to provide freed slaves 40 acres and a mule. During the Astros-White Sox game, he apologised.

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“Earlier in the game, when Yoán Moncada was at bat, I made an offensive and disrespectful remark,” he stated. I apologise.

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