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Mitch Williams says MLB is blackballing him

Since being fired by MLB Network in 2014, former Phillies closer Mitch Williams has unsuccessfully sought another job as a baseball analyst.

The 51-year-old Williams thinks he knows why he's struggling in his job search — because MLB officials are blackballing him.

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Appearing Friday on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia's The 700Level Show, Williams agreed when host John Gonzalez asked if he is being blackballed by MLB.

“In my mind, yes I have,” Williams said, via CSNPhilly.com. “That’s sour grapes.