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Wally Backman Discusses the Double Switch (video)
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.
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)
Wally Backman Teaches the Double Switch to an Umpire (video)
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Wally Backman Teaches the Double Switch to an Umpire (video)
blip.tv — Wally Backman discusses the double switch with the home plate umpire. The umpire was initially unaware of... the rule, even though the South Coast League billed itself as the only league to play by National League rules. (more) Wally Backman Teaches the Double Switch to an Umpire (video)
Wally Backman Explains the Double Switch (video)
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Wally Backman Explains the Double Switch (video)
blip.tv — South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman explains the proper technique for implementing a double switch to the... opposing manager and umpire. (more) Wally Backman Explains the Double Switch (video)
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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.
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blip.tv 9/2/2009 — Jeff Pearlman discusses Wally Backman's future as a professional manager. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys Won" - maintains that Backman would have been better off if he never accepting the job in the first place because it was so poorly run.
Jeff Pearlman on the '86 Mets and Wally Backman (video)
blip.tv 9/1/2009 — Jeff Pearlman discusses the '86 Mets and Wally Backman. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys Won," maintains that the team's gritty attitude resonated with fans. "It was like being a member of KISS and being a baseball player at the same time." - Jeff Pearlman
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blip.tv 9/1/2009 — Jeff Pearlman discusses Wally Backman's future as a Major League manager. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys Won," thinks teams are so focused on their corporate images that Backman will not get a second chance. He compares Backman to former Yankees, A's and Tigers manager Billy Martin.
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 .
Jeff Pearlman on Wally Backman, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Second Chances (video)
blip.tv 9/1/2009 — Jeff Pearlman discusses Wally Backman's future as a Major League manager. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys Won," discusses Arizona's claim that they failed to do a background check on Backman and says Backman's best chance at making a comeback will be getting hired by a former teammate.
Jeff Pearlman on Wally Backman and the Arizona Diamondbacks (video)
blip.tv 9/1/2009 — Jeff Pearlman discusses Wally Backman's hiring as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004. Pearlman - author of "The Bad Guys Won"- maintains that the Diamondbacks mishandling of the situation has destroyed Backman's managerial career.
Wally Backman Interview
homeruntrot.blogspot.com 6/9/2009 — 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 .