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I'm an independent TV/film producer. In 2006, produced "The Emerald Diamond" - a documentary about baseball in Ireland. I'm currently working on "Playing for Peanuts" - a TV series about minor league baseball. Web Site: Playing For Peanuts Claimed Blogs: Playing for Peanuts, Irish Baseball Movie Blog, Indy Ball Blog, Playing for Peanuts BallHype Member since Dec. 31, 2007 |
www.usatoday.com —
It's time to let Wally Backman back into
Major League Baseball.
Former Met Backman eyes majors return as manager
Former Met Backman eyes majors return as manager
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smallballusa.com —
The minor league Hudson Valley Renegades will honor
women at the ballpark - while keeping men in
the parking lot.
Minor League Team Announces "Ball-Less Baseball"
Minor League Team Announces "Ball-Less Baseball"
smallballusa.com —
An interview with Nicolle Meyer - Director of
Media and Community Relations with the Lake Erie Crushers.
The Crushers recently played their first game in the independent Frontier League. Nicolle discusses the challenges facing the staff of the new team.
Small Ball Podcast #3: The Lake Erie Crushers
Small Ball Podcast #3: The Lake Erie Crushers
smallballusa.com —
The Lake Elsinore Storm are giving away free
"flatulence patches" to fans every Tuesday night, as part
of the team's weekly All-You-Can-Eat promotion. The Storm are a Class A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, playing in the California League.
Small Ball Podcast #2: Minor League Team Gives Away ...
Small Ball Podcast #2: Minor League Team Gives Away ...
smallballusa.com —
The Brockton Rox of the independent Can-Am league
will open their season tonight against the Sussex Skyhawks.
The Rox coaching staff will include Justine Siegal - the first female coach in the history of professional baseball.
Brockton Rox Announce First Female Coach in Pro Baseball ...
Brockton Rox Announce First Female Coach in Pro Baseball ...
blip.tv —
Jeff Pearlman discusses the '86 Mets and Wally
Backman. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys
Won," maintains that the team's gritty attitude resonated with fans. This is raw, unedited blue screen footage from the TV show, "Playing for Peanuts."
Jeff Pearlman on the '86 Mets
Jeff Pearlman on the '86 Mets
blip.tv —
South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman rips his
team in a postgame speech, following the team's 6-5
loss in the home opener.
Uncensored: Wally Backman Postgame Speech
Uncensored: Wally Backman Postgame Speech
smallballusa.com —
Steven Trudeau of Mankato, MN is undergoing chemotherapy
while continuing to play baseball for the Mankato Cubs
of the Minnesota Baseball Association. The 19-year old Minnesota State student was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in January and has been undergoing treatment while continuing to ...
Youth Catcher Plays Through Chemotherapy
Youth Catcher Plays Through Chemotherapy
smallballusa.com —
The Yuma Scorpions of the Golden Baseball League
have announced an affiliation agreement with the Colombian Professional
Baseball League. The agreement is believed to be the first of its kind.
Indy Team Enters Affiliation Agreement with Colombian ...
Indy Team Enters Affiliation Agreement with Colombian ...
smallballusa.com —
For our first Small Ball Podcast, I spoke
with Mickey Graham of the West Michigan Whitecaps. The
Whitecaps are the Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The team will be selling a 4800-calorie hamburger at home games this season. The burger includes 5 beef patties, 5 slices of cheese and chili.
Small Ball Podcast #1: The $20 Burger
Small Ball Podcast #1: The $20 Burger
baseballdigest.com —
"The Emerald Diamond" is an award-winning documentary about
Ireland's National Baseball Team. Watch it online at BaseballDigest.com.
Hardball on Paddy's Day - The Story of the Irish ...
Hardball on Paddy's Day - The Story of the Irish ...
withleather.uproxx.com —
The South Georgia Peanuts of former independent-baseball-league infamy
have already come and gone, but have been immortalized
in a documentary called Playing For Peanuts. The crew managed to score some time with South Georgia’s mascot, Goober, who may still be trudging through the minor leagues...
MEET GOOBER, THE HICK BASEBALL MUPPET
MEET GOOBER, THE HICK BASEBALL MUPPET
playingforpeanuts.blogspot.com —
I spent a season following a minor league
team. I feel it is safe to say that
Bud Selig isn't qualified to run a small market independent team.
MLB = Bush League
MLB = Bush League
www.votewally.net —
Chamberlain was arrested after an odor of alcohol
was detected and an open container of alcohol was
observed on the front passenger seat. Chamberlain was taken to the Cornhusker Place Detox and booked on charges of driving under the influence, having an open container of alcohol and speeding.
Double Standard Alert: Joba Chamberlain Edition
Double Standard Alert: Joba Chamberlain Edition
www.votewally.net —
With the latest Mets collapse, there is a
new wave of interest in potential new Mets managers.
At the top of the list is Wally Backman - an accomplished minor league manager who was an instrumental part of the 1986 World Series Championship Team.
The Wally Backman Petition
The Wally Backman Petition
