Special Delivery

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, American League, MLB, New York Yankees on October 8th, 2009 by AXG

Change

“Scarface, King of New York, I wanna be it…”

Notorious B.I.G. – Respect

After missing the playoffs last year, the most storied franchise in all of sports are back in the postseason, as the New York Yankees are squaring off in the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins.


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The Glass Slipper

Posted in baseball playoffs, Brad Lidge, Detroit Tigers, MLB, New York Yankees on October 7th, 2009 by AXG

Champions

“Bare witness to the greatest, can’t beat us…join us…”

Beanie Sigel – It’s On

The MLB playoffs begin today…and much has been made about the Tigers collapse (since September 29th), the Yankees starting pitching, and the Phillies closer or lack thereof…Brad Lidge.

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THE STARTING FIVE

Posted in Anthony Gilbert, Brian Westbrook, Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Ken Griffey Jr., Larry Johnson, LeBron James, Malcolm X, Michael Tillery, MLB, NBA, NFL, UNLV on July 18th, 2008 by AXG

Black Power

“Why is the American black man so complacent about being trampled upon? Why doesn’t the American black man fight to be a human being?”

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Fight the Power

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Friday Fire: Do You Watch Major League Baseball?

Posted in Barry Bonds, Friday Fire, MLB on May 2nd, 2008 by Michael Tillery

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In my opinion, the game has lost its appeal since Barry Bonds has been grounded

Are you interested in Major League Baseball? Why or why not?

Why ESPN Why?

Posted in Dominican Replublic, E:60, ESPN, Miguel Tejada, MLB, PEDs, racism and sports on April 23rd, 2008 by Michael Tillery

ESPN chose to do this to Miguel Tejada under what guise? Was it about PEDs and getting rid of all remnants of steroids even though many White players are who took PEDs are still in the league?, getting him deported, bringing to light how the Dominican Republic siphons players into MLB, embarrassing him, getting him thrown in jail, pandering to a sick and twisted demography, showing their true colors, ratings or making a name for themselves and winning an award?

Anything else I forget?

This was just foul! I’m disgusted!

And then the getaway sentiment was giving a token appearance of caring about how he grew up in poverty?

What was your aim here E:60?

We’ve Forgotten Our Negro League Past Part 2: Interview With Senior Writer Justice B. Hill of MLB.com

Posted in Anthony Gilbert, Babe Ruth, Barnstorming, Blogroll, Curtis Granderson, Hank Aaron, Henry Aaron, Ichiro Suzuki, interviews, Joe DiMaggio, Justice B. Hill., Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Martin Luther King Jr., Michael Tillery, MLB, MLB.com, Roberto Clemente, Stan Musial, Tiger Woods, Torri Hunter, Tris Speaker, Ty Cobb, Willie Mays on April 14th, 2008 by Michael Tillery


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Could you imagine looking out from the plate and trying to find a hole in this outfield? Arguably three of the best of all time

In Part II, Justice and I get into some issues that need to be addressed as well as the Willie Mays/Hank Aaron who is better debate. I’m spreading this interview out in hopes that baseball might seep into our collective psyche. Justice brings up some very important points as to why the game isn’t being played in the Black community and how we can address this dilemma. If at all it’s that important…

Part III will be posted next Monday.

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