Wally Backman
Keidel: The Future Of Flushing Is Here As Wheeler Gets Set To Take Hill
If Wheeler can just get a fraction of Harvey’s traction, the sun could finally shine on Queens, where they could someday be Kings.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
Coutinho: Has It Really Been 26 Years Since Game 6?
It’s hard to believe that it has been over a quarter of a century since the 1986 Mets captured an entire city with a World Championship, but I was thinking a lot about that season this week.
Tom Seaver: Reggie Jackson ‘Sometimes Turns The Logical Part Of His Brain Off’
Just like “Manny being Manny” was used for years to explain the antics of former Red Sox star Manny Ramirez, the Mets legend explained to the Buffalo News that “Reggie is Reggie.”
Wally Backman: Reggie Jackson’s Comments On Gary Carter ‘A Disgrace’
When you mess with late Mets great Gary Carter, you mess with fiery former teammate Wally Backman.
Chris Young Dominates In Triple-A; Return To Mets’ Rotation Could Be Around The Corner
The 33-year-old — who signed a Minor League deal with the Mets on March 26th — tossed six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks. He struck out two and threw 50 of 87 pitches for strikes.
Keidel: Lenny Dykstra’s New Uniform
For some reason, we always expect the newly rich to live well, not well beyond their means. But the 1986 Mets were ultimately the latter, and yet another one of their studs has been put to pasture.
On WFAN: Doc, Darryl And More Remember Mets Great Gary Carter
Carter could always be counted on for a smile, a timely hit — and in 1986, a championship. Those close to the catcher joined WFAN to remember “The Kid” shortly after his passing.
Ojeda: Gary Carter Continues To Fight, But Update ‘Obviously Not Good’
According to former Mets teammate Bobby Ojeda, Carter’s battle with cancer has become more and more of a struggle.
Mets’ Wally Backman Named Manager Of Triple-A Buffalo Bisons
It’s not Flushing, but hey, chilly Buffalo is still New York. And for 1986 champion Wally Backman, it’s still the Mets organization.
Report: Mets’ Wally Backman ‘Considering The Possibility’ Of Job With Nationals
Is it too soon to call the Nationals “’86 South”? According to the New York Post, Wally Backman is “considering the possibility” of teaming up in Washington with former Mets manager Davey Johnson.
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