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Wally Backman fired as manager of Joliet Jackhammers
theropolitans.com - 7/31/2009
Wally Backman fired as manager of Joliet Jackhammers
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In a move that will likely delight those who want Wally Backman back in Mets orange and blue, the volatile manager has been fired as manager of the Joliet JackHammers of the Northern League. Backman, who has had a tumultuous few years recently, was fired not due to some crazy incident, but ...
Mets Should Hire Backman to Head Player Development
nybaseballdigest.com - 8/3/2009
Mets Should Hire Backman to Head Player Development
— nybaseballdigest.com — It’s time to move past the stories about former Mets executive Tony Bernazard. The Mets have yet... to announce who will take Bernazard’s place and rebuild their farm system. I believe the answer is their former second baseman Wally Backman. Backman was fired after a year and a half ... (more) Mets Should Hire Backman to Head Player Development

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 8/3/2009posted this
smallballusa.com - 7/31/2009
Jackhammers Fire Wally Backman
— smallballusa.com — JOLIET, IL-The Joliet JackHammers have announced that Wally Backman has been relieved of his duties as field... manager of the team effective immediately. Backman will be replaced by former Joliet hitting coach Ira Smith, who will serve as the team s ... (more) Jackhammers Fire Wally Backman

Comments vote down Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest found this 7/31/2009found this
One Nut Job For Another?
metsmerizedonline.com - 8/3/2009
One Nut Job For Another?
— metsmerizedonline.com — You may have heard over the weekend that Wally Backman was fired from his job as manager... of the Joliet Jack Hammers of the Northern League. Big surprise. What is surprising though, is that some Mets fans are considering and hoping that the Mets hire Backman to replace Tony Bernazard as ... (more) One Nut Job For Another?

Comments vote down joed86 joed86 posted 8/3/2009posted this
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