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blip.tv - 8/29/2009
Manager Blows Up After Botched Squeeze Play (video)
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South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman tells the runner that he may put on a squeeze play. After a few pitches, he whispers "yup" to signal the play is on. Backman lets the F-bombs fly after his batter misses the bunt, resulting in an out at the plate.
Minor League Manager Blows Up After Loss (video)
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Minor League Manager Blows Up After Loss (video)
— blip.tv — South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman rips his team in a postgame speech, following the team's 6-5... loss in the home opener. (more) Minor League Manager Blows Up After Loss (video)

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Wally Backman Makes a Pitching Change (video)
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Wally Backman Makes a Pitching Change (video)
— blip.tv — South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman talks with shortstop Johnny Washington after the inning.... (more) Wally Backman Makes a Pitching Change (video)

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Wally Backman Makes a Pitching Change (video)
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Wally Backman Makes a Pitching Change (video)
— blip.tv — 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. (more) Wally Backman Makes a Pitching Change (video)

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