metsblog.com - 5/16/2008
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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 Peanuts.
In Adam’s opinion, SNY must be showing this in an effort to soften Backman’s image – while trying to make him a ...
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Reality TV
Playing for Peanuts Blog —
... 5.) Wally Backman did not hit, assault, or attempt to assault a broadcaster or GM of an opposing team. There were several swear words and some yelling. The incident lasted all of 20 seconds. I have the videotape and I may release it before the episode airs. I haven't decided. Either way, the story was misreported at the time and it continues to be misreported. ...
Reality TV, Part Deux
Playing for Peanuts Blog —
... "SNY is probably just trying to fill content. I mean, it was on today in the middle of the day, which is hardly prime-time viewing..." ...
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Playing for Peanuts Blog —
... Meanwhile, I tried to set the record straight this morning. Wally Backman has burned no bridges in New York but SNY continues to spread rumors to the contrary. In fact, ...
Bring Wally Back, Man!
Mets Today —
Bring Wally Back, Man! Wouldn’t it be great if the Mets did in fact find it in their heart to bring Wally Backman back into the organization? Funny that a little over a year ago, this was written on MetsBlog , in reference to a review of Playing for Peanuts : The show is about Wally Backman’s return to managing in the independent league for the South Georgia Peanuts. In Adam’s opinion, SNY must be showing this in an effort to soften Backman’s image – while trying to make him a more viable candidate to replace Willie Randolph. I doubt this very much, actually. SNY is probably ...
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