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*** UPDATE - It has been brought to BMF’s attention by people in the know that SNY was in fact resistant to air this series and word is Backman is no where near the top of the list of potential future managers. So I guess I’m way off base with the post below. Oh well it sure was a good theory while it lasted!*** BMF was shocked when I flipped on SNY friday afternoon only to find "Playing For ...
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Note: Wally Backman and the Mets
MetsBlog.com — ... In a post to Brooklyn Met Fan, Adam gives a quick review of Playing for Peanuts, a documentary, television series, which is airing on SNY. ...

Reality TV, Part Deux
Playing for Peanuts Blog — ... There was also a story about "Playing for Peanuts" on Brooklyn Mets Fan. The post theorized/hoped that SNY and the Mets were broadcasting 'Peanuts' in an effort to soften Wally Backman's image so he could be hired to replace Willie Randolph. It was an interesting theory but I can assure you it isn't the case. Quite the opposite, actually. ...

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Note: Wally Backman and the Mets
metsblog.com 5/16/2008 — In a post to Brooklyn Met Fan , Adam gives a quick review of Playing for Peanuts , a documentary, television series, which is airing on SNY. The show is about Wally Backman ’s return to managing in the independent league for the South Georgia ...
NY managers asked to coach All-Star game (AP)Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 5/16/2008
Managers Joe Girardi of the Yankees and Willie Randolph of the Mets have been asked to serve as coaches for the All-Star game in New York. Yankee Stadium will host the game July 15 in its final season. Boston manager Terry Francona will guide the AL ...
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Managers Joe Girardi of the Yankees and Willie Randolph of the Mets have been asked to serve as coaches for the All-Star Game in the Bronx. Yankee Stadium will host the game July 15 in its final season.
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Managers Joe Girardi of the Yankees and Willie Randolph of the Mets have been asked to serve as coaches for the All-Star game in New York. Yankee Stadium will host the game July 15 in its final season. Boston manager Terry Francona will guide the AL ...
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Managers Joe Girardi of the Yankees and Willie Randolph of the Mets have been asked to serve as coaches for the All-Star game in New York.