Original sentence: While those commentators were roundly criticized themselves for their comments - including a statement by Mets manager Terry Collins where he told them to "look in the mirror" - Murphy himself only said he was aware of the comments
Edited sentence: He never once stooped to their level and joined in the verbal fray.While those commentators were roundly criticized themselves for their comments - including a powerful statement by Mets manager Terry Collins where he told them to "look in the mirror" - Murphy himself remained a class act