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Report: Wally Backman Irks Mets, Has ‘Zero Chance’ Of Taking Over For Collins

It seems Wally isn’t so popular in Flushing these days — at least among Mets brass.

2013/06/13

Ike Davis (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Demoted Ike Davis Getting Some Help From Dear Ol’ Dad

Triple-A manager Wally Backman says Ike Davis is “gonna get right” in Las Vegas. Well, maybe he will — with a little family support.

2013/06/12

Ike Davis (Photo by Steve Mitchell/Getty Images)

Las Vegas 51s Manager Wally Backman On Ike Davis: ‘He’s Gonna Get Right’

“I want the kid to go up there and just look strictly for fastballs, and fastballs that he can drive,” Backman said. “…We’ll make the adjustments that need to be made for this guy. He’s gonna get right.”

2013/06/11

David Aardsma (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Mets Call Up Aardsma, Send Down McHugh

The Mets have sent down Collin McHugh and called up David Aardsma from Triple-A Las Vegas

2013/06/08

Giglio: Mets’ GM Sandy Alderson Is Ringmaster In The Ike Davis Circus

Sending Ike Davis down to Triple-A potentially could harm his already damaged psyche. Either way, Sandy Alderson must make a decision now.

2013/05/24

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Report: Mets’ Timetable For Wheeler ‘Has Accelerated A Lot’

Just when will Mets fans get a glimpse at stud prospect Zack Wheeler?

2013/05/10

Backman On Dominant Wheeler: ‘He’s Going To Be Pushing The Door Open Himself’

“He’s turning the corner, that is what we have seen the last two starts,” Backman said. “If we see that a couple of more starts, he’s going to be pushing the door open himself, forcing the issue for sure.”

2013/05/07

Joe Torrillo (left) and Mike Hughes (right) speak with Wally Backman. (Credit: Twitter/@BuffaloBisons)

Wally Backman On Future With Mets: ‘I’m Not After Terry’s Job’

“I’m not after Terry’s job,” Wally Backman said. “But my goal is definitely to manage in the big leagues.”

2013/02/15

Coleman: Wheeler Is Eager To Contribute Now, But His Time Will Come

Things will work out fine for Wheeler. Fellow stud right-hander Matt Harvey made his major league debut on July 26 last season. The “Wheels” should be rolling into Citi Field by that date this year — if not before.

2013/02/08

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