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Meta
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Collins’ Experience: Good or Bad?
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Terry Collins has emerged as the top candidate for the job of Mets manager in 2011: Alderson is scheduled to interview Terry Collins this weekend in San Diego and a person … Continue reading
Posted in 10-11 Offseason
Tagged mo vaughn, paul depodesta, terry collins
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Why Hisanori Takahashi Won’t Be Missed
(NOTE: this is a post written by Matt Himelfarb) Sayonara, Hisanori … According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, Takahashi was seeking a three year deal worth approximately $4-5 million per year, but according to David Waldstein of the New York … Continue reading
2010 Analysis: Hisanori Takahashi
Takahashi was the less-heralded Japanese pitcher signed by the Mets last winter, and some less-in-touch fans might have confused him with Ken Takahashi. But by the end of 2010, there was no confusion as to who was Hisanori Takahashi, and … Continue reading
Wally Knows Motivation
Wally Backman briefly discusses his approach to players who “dog it” on the field.
Wally Knows Keystone Coverage
This is elementary, but useful for kids and amateur coaches. Wally Backman explains how middle infielders decide who is going to cover second base in a stealing situation and how that decision is communicated.
Posted in Baseball Basics, WallyBall
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Wally Knows Pitching
Wally Backman shows he knows a bit about setting up batters from a pitcher’s perspective.
Wally Knows Passion
Jon Zeringue, a former second-round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks, explains Wally Backman’s passion for baseball and his players, comparing it to how a parent might protect his children.
Wally Knows the Double Switch
Wally Backman knows National League (i.e., true baseball) rules. And unlike some recent Mets managers, he already is well-versed on the head-scratching “double switch” — to the point where he schools the umpire on how it works.