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Wally Backman To Manage Marlins?

With the surprise resignation of manager Edwin Rodriguez, the sinking Marlins are searching for a replacement. Last night, several sources indicated that the Marlins asked the Mets for permission to speak with Binghamton manager Wally Backman. I know what you’re … Continue reading

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6 DUPACR: Wally Backman

With 6 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, I chose former #6 Wally Backman to represent the day. Are you surprised? If so then you don’t come by here often. Wally — like many of the ’86 Mets — was … Continue reading

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Darryl Strawberry Says Mets Should Have Hired Backman

As reported on The New York Times: Darryl Strawberry said the Mets should have hired Wally Backman as manager instead of Terry Collins. Mr. Strawberry played with Mr. Backman on the Mets’ 1986 championship team. “Wally will be the next … Continue reading

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Will Fans Give Collins or Melvin Time To Win?

If the people voicing their opinion on the internets (via polls, blogs, blog comments, twitter, facebook, etc.) are any indication, then the majority of Mets fans would like to see Wally Backman installed as manager of the New York Mets … Continue reading

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Wally Knows How To Be a Champion

After berating and then mildly correcting / directing his club in a postgame meeting following a devastating playoff loss, Wally Backman shares with his team the secrets to winning championships. By the way, as soon as I find appropriate and … Continue reading

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Wally Knows Intangibles

After Wally Backman cooled down from his postgame conniption, he calmed down enough to explain how fundamentals, intangibles, and manufacturing runs lead to wins. NSFW – though the F-bombs are much fewer in volume compared to part one.

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Wally Knows Postgame Meetings

He also knows “dog days” and fear, by the way. This is part one of three videos of Wally Backman addressing his South Georgia Peanuts team after they were crushed in a playoff game. NSFW ! (that means, Not Suitable … Continue reading

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The People Want Backman

I had absolutely, positively, nothing to do with this … I didn’t even cast one vote. From MetsBlog:

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