Dan Martin of the NY Post did an interview the Brooklyn Cyclones manager Wally Backman where he discusses the Mets and his future aspirations.
Sep 01
Link: Backman Says “I’m Prepared To Go To A Major League Team,”
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16 comments
njstuckintx
9/1/2010-11:30am at 11:30 am (UTC -4)
That’s like saying my kitchen table is made out of wood.
Dan: “Are you ready to manage a major league team?”
Wally: “I’m close, but not ready yet. Maybe one day.”
What the heck were they expecting him to say?
Mr North Jersey
9/1/2010-11:37am at 11:37 am (UTC -4)
Wow! You OK today Tx?
You are though correct that is exactly what he is supposed to say. My intent was to use it as a headline to draw people to see what else he said on the subject “not” that him saying it was the headline itself.
rustyjr
9/1/2010-11:40am at 11:40 am (UTC -4)
Well that’s sensationalist journalism for you
Mr North Jersey
9/1/2010-11:42am at 11:42 am (UTC -4)
I feel like i did something wrong now.
njstuckintx
9/1/2010-11:43am at 11:43 am (UTC -4)
No no, it’s all good.
rustyjr
9/1/2010-11:46am at 11:46 am (UTC -4)
No I was talking about the post
njstuckintx
9/1/2010-11:40am at 11:40 am (UTC -4)
I’m ok. Combination of bored, fed up with the Mets and the now close proximity of Frenchy. viva la FREEDOM Fries! take that frenchy.
Also, interviews like this are just filler in my opinion. This just in! The sun shall rise from the east!
Mr North Jersey
9/1/2010-11:46am at 11:46 am (UTC -4)
Understood. but for me I felt the article had some relevant material so I added it for people to read that may not be aware of it and may find something of interest from it also.
njstuckintx
9/1/2010-11:49am at 11:49 am (UTC -4)
You are OK in my book.
metsfan4decades
9/1/2010-12:31pm at 12:31 pm (UTC -4)
Goes without saying almost that I appreciate each and every post you authors put up here.
Do you know how great it is to come here and see just about all there is to catch up on, on any given day…without having to go search all Mets websites out there?
Keep up the great work guys! And the sense of humor you all have. I think we’re all going to need it..
GravediggerHebner
9/1/2010-11:45am at 11:45 am (UTC -4)
Wally is going to call up Dan Martin tomorrow and say “OK today’s the day. I’m ready.”
Dirtysanchez
9/1/2010-12:36pm at 12:36 pm (UTC -4)
Welp the real question is are the wilpons ready for wally to manage the mets…to be honest I really dont think its out of the realm of possibility at this point.
njstuckintx
9/1/2010-12:40pm at 12:40 pm (UTC -4)
Our main man and lover of all things Intern (S. Phillips) said he would bet that Bobby V was the manager next year. So we know that ain’t happening.
stickguy
9/1/2010-12:44pm at 12:44 pm (UTC -4)
I am starting to warm up to Wally. Maybe it is just the “opposite of Jerry” aspect, but what the hell, he is worth a try. Never say never, but it would be really hard for him to be any worse.
and yes, I think the Wilpons are ready for him. I do believe that they brought him to Brooklyn as an audition, and if they were never willing to consider him for the big club, he would never have been brought back into the system.
I am also thinking that this year finally serves as the wake up call for the Wilpons that some fundemental changes need to be made with how the club operates, and who is making decisions. Last year might have deluded them into thinking it was not systemic, but this year, and the resulting negative/embarrassing press, could easily finally get them off their arses to make the needed changes.
metsfan4decades
9/1/2010-1:09pm at 1:09 pm (UTC -4)
I could not agree more with your last paragraph.
Injuries aside – because you can’t predict those – even the greatest of talents will often fail or not perform well in a poor environment. And what we have here with the NY Mets is a very poor environment – from top to bottom.
The Wilpons are not selling the team but every other aspect needs going over with a fine tooth comb. From scouting to player development to drafting to injury handling to the coaching staff and last but certainly not least, the GM.
stickguy
9/1/2010-2:09pm at 2:09 pm (UTC -4)
you have it in the wrong order. Basically, the GM is repsonsible for all of those other aspects!