It was reported by various news sources yesterday that Wally Backman has parted ways with the New York Mets organization. According to mlb.com, he left on his own because he didn't see any future with the Mets.. Backman spent the past seven years managing in the Mets organization. He managed the last five years in AAA with the Buffalo and Las Vegas farm teams and was the Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year in 2014.
Backman managed the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2010. He led the Cyclones to the McNamara Division Championship with a 51-24 record before losing in the NYPL Championship Series to the Tri-City Valley Cats. He managed the AA Binghamtion Mets in 2011 before moving to AAA.
Here is his epic meltdown in 2007, while managing the South Georgia Peanuts. Strong language.
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