jorgesaysno.blogspot.com - 6/8/2009
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Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Wally Backman , Manager of the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League. Most of you will remember Backman as the scrappy second baseman on the World Champion 1986 New York Mets . The interview focused primarily on Backman's experience in the ...
homeruntrot.blogspot.com - 6/9/2009
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homeruntrot.blogspot.com —
Once again, Josh over at Jorge Says No!,
has a great interview up on his site. This...
time it's Wally Backman, a member of the 1986 New York Mets. Take a look at the interview here .
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Wally Backman Interview
theropolitans.com - 6/8/2009
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theropolitans.com —
My friend Josh Levitt recently conducted an interview
with Wally Backman, now managing the Joliet Jackhammers. Here’s...
an excerpt: Jorge Says No!: Does your managing style differ from your playing style? Wally Backman : No. Not at all. ...
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Link: Interview with Wally Backman
fenwaywest.com - 6/15/2009
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fenwaywest.com —
Earlier this week Wally joined Wrentham Youth Baseball
and Softball in their effort to set the record...
for the longest baseball game. The game went 36 hours and Wally laced a single and eventually scored a run on a bases loaded walk. Watch Below: Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox ...
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Wally Can Rake - Video
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WORSE THAN THE SWINE FLU, THE PHILLIES ARE COMING TO TOWN
Kranepool Society :: A New York Mets Blog —
... Over at Jorge Says No they have a very good interview with Wally Backman who is now managing in the Northern League for the Joilet Jackhamers. Backman of course would love to get a shot at a big league managerial job and the hard work as a player and perseverance as a manager at the most obscure outposts of baseball only make his resolve stronger. Maybe some day he will be back in Flushing where his work ethic and passion for the game would be a boost for the organization and the fans. ...
Links: Backman, Lidge, Anecdote, Cherish, Streak
MetsBlog.com —
... Former Mets second baseman and current manager of the independent Northen League’s Joliet Jackhammers, Wally Backman speaks with the blog Jorge Says No about his passion for managing and his playing for the Mets. ...
Link: Interview with Wally Backman
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
... Jorge Says No!: Or how about coach in the majors? Wally Backman: Nah, I wanna manage. Oh, Wally. Never change. For the full Q&A, head over to Jorge Says No! ...
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Wally Backman Interview
Home Run Trot —
Once again, Josh over at Jorge Says No!, has a great interview up on his site. This time it's Wally Backman, a member of the 1986 New York Mets. Take a look at the interview here. ...
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Amazin' Avenue —
... Jorge Says No! interviewed the energetic Wally Backman, who is currently managing the Joliet Jackhammers of the independent Northern League. Backman led the 1986 Mets in grission points and is one of the names frequently mentioned as a possible future Mets manager. ...
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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.
Why Wally Should Have Been Traded...
robbz18.blogspot.com 5/27/2009 — I never expected that 3 games deep into the Eastern Conference Finals, I'd be reduced to writing about "what if" scenarios. I really do not want to, but with the Cavaliers being thoroughly outplayed by the Orlando Magic in each of the first 3 games, I don't think I have much choice.
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Jackhammers Fire Wally Backman
smallballusa.com 7/31/2009 — 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 ...
Wally Backman Discusses the Double Switch (video)
blip.tv 8/29/2009 — Wally Backman talks with his coaches about the double switch and how the umpire was unfamiliar with National League rules.
Once again, Backman walks the umpire and the opposing coach through the basics of National League rules.
Crazy Talk about Backman
metsminorleagueblog.com 8/4/2009 — At New York Baseball Digest, Mike Silva argues that the Mets should hire Wally Backman to run their player development system. As I just wrote to Mike, Backman is entirely unqualified both in terms of actual experience and professional ...
