longislandmetfan.blogspot.com - 10/15/2009
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It is not a done deal yet but it could be very soon that the Mets annouce firey Wally Backman will manage there Single A team for the 2010 season. About time they bring him back.
Wally Backman to manage in the Mets minors?
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com 10/5/2009 — There has been some chatter early this morning that the Mets might be interested in having Mets scrappy 2nd baseman Wally Backman manage one of there minor league teams. It would be nice to see the Mets give Backman a second chance but is it something the Mets can handle PR wise?
Mets To Bring Wally Backman In
nybaseballdigest.com 10/5/2009 — The great Jon Heyman of SI.com reported today on his Twitter account that the Mets will be bringing back 1986 hero Wally Backman back into the organization in a minor league coaching role.
A source confirms this information to NYBD’s Mike Silva. The source goes on to add that the job ...
Hire Wally Backman petition
mandatorymustache.blogspot.com 10/5/2009 — We all want Wally Backman back...man...right? The Mets are thinking about hiring him as a minor league manager. We think they could use a little pushing, so go sign the Hire Wally Backman petition .
SI: Mets Likely To Give Backman A Minor League Job
metspolice.com 10/6/2009 — So so so much going on today....thanks to Tom for sending over this story from SI which suggests Wally Backman may get a minor league job with the Mets.
The team now appears willing to give scrappy fan favorite Wally Backman a second chance to return to baseball in a minor-league job. ...
Hire Wally - Sign the Petition
metstoday.com 10/5/2009 — Over a year ago a petition was started requesting the return Wally Backman to the Mets organization.
The petition is still alive, and now is a good time to sign it if you haven’t already and...
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Mets likely to give Wally Backman job amid staff shakeup - MLB - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 10/6/2009 — The Mets will announce a few changes to their coaching staff today, but a more intriguing personnel decision is on deck. The team now appears willing to give scrappy fan favorite Wally Backman a second chance to return to baseball in a minor-league ...
Wally Backman Makes a Pitching Change (video)
blip.tv 8/28/2009 — South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman removes starter Dustin Taylor from the game. Backman discusses strategy with catcher Nick Prosise while they wait for reliever Jared Sutton to get to the mound.
Heyman: Backman back in the fold
theropolitans.com 10/5/2009 — Jon Heyman just tweeted something of note… Mets planning to bring back feisty '86 hero Wally Backman in minor-league coaching role. they could use a little spunk. It’s about time this guy got another shot. There is an opening with Double-A Binghamton, as manager Mako Oliveras was fired ...
Backman To The Mets, Omar Reaches Out To Former GMs
metsmerizedonline.com 10/5/2009 — I really don’t understand what the big fuss is about bringing Wally Backman to the Mets, but apparently according to Jon Heyman of SI.com , the Mets will offer Backman a job on one of their minor league teams, possibly at Class-AA Binghamton where there is a managerial vacancy.
The ...
Wags is not gonna retire, agent says —
NY Post: Sports 10/15/2009
Billy Wagner is back in baseball before he really ever went anywhere. The lefty's agent issued a statement yesterday saying Wagner intends to pitch in 2010 -- despite Wagner telling The Post on Monday he was eyeing retirement. Wagner's agent, Bea...