0812d6c9fca547114ef2e51ec2fdba4e Facebook Syndication 2013-10-14T17:18:37-07:00 http://www.facebook.com/favicon.ico https://fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net/hprofile-ak-xfp1/t5.0-1/162040_321329240281_7901940_n.jpg 0e2ca7639144b4bfa16143c5e2c5f836 2013-10-15T01:18:37+01:00 2013-10-15T01:18:37+01:00 Playing for Peanuts http://www.northjersey.com/columnists/Klapisch_Wally_Backmans_Mets_managerial_audition_begins_with_Ike_Davis_.html


Klapisch: Wally Backman's Mets managerial audition begins with Ike Davis - NorthJersey.com
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Now Ike Davis is Wally Backman’s problem, although it’s worth asking the question that could lead to a more intriguing dialogue: What happens if Backman and his old-school, man’s-man approach actually fixes Davis? Then what?<br />]]> 1d6a71a96eb5f5de2342b71a2b8822fd 2013-07-08T17:40:32+01:00 2013-07-08T17:40:32+01:00 Playing for Peanuts

Wally Backman tirade

Las Vegas 51s manager, Wally Backman, goes off on the home plate umpire after Zach Lutz is ejected for arguing balls and strikes.]]> de64b3a9f8f994be6f3f5c173673d1e9 2013-06-08T13:16:43+01:00 2013-06-08T13:16:43+01:00 Playing for Peanuts

Mets Triple-A manager Backman deserves big-league shot
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TACOMA, Wash. — Wally Backman no longer is a reclamation project or the subject of a baseball rubbernecking endeavor. As manager of the Las Vegas 51s, baseball’s most challenging Triple-A...]]> 7a1c3e7eabf1d6c091b2895d2196bf23 2013-06-03T16:12:16+01:00 2013-06-03T16:12:16+01:00 Playing for Peanuts
Wally Backman is a Stat Rat (760)

Peanuts coach Bubber Birdsong explains that manager Wally Backman is a "stat rat," meaning Backman is more aware of statistical trends than he is typically g...]]> b00652a45e42ef34bf743993f74edd7b 2013-06-01T19:55:16+01:00 2013-06-01T19:55:16+01:00 Playing for Peanuts
Tim Beckham Jukes Catcher to Score Amazing Run

Durham Bulls shortstop Tim Beckham dances around Scranton catcher Jeff Farnham to score an unbelievable run at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Bulls would go...]]> 93133ebf4666dae04af5cfaf85a3f69f 2013-04-08T14:11:19+01:00 2013-04-08T14:11:19+01:00 Playing for Peanuts

Ga. man portrays Jackie Robinson as stunt double in film '42'
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This week the movie 42, about the life and baseball career of Jackie Robinson will premiere on the big screen.]]> b4df62607c60c6634b8fbc6f3b4a7cf1 2013-03-30T14:46:14+01:00 2013-03-30T14:46:14+01:00 Playing for Peanuts

Animated History of MLB Logos

Check out this animated history of MLB logos!]]> c2a1044fbe6b6f5203f44c8dbde651cb 2013-03-26T14:39:36+01:00 2013-03-26T14:39:36+01:00 Playing for Peanuts http://mystateline.com/fulltext-sports?nxd_id=389622


Springs Sports Still On Hold 3/25/13
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Guilford's baseball team is getting a case of cabin fever.]]> f94d676316bb9aebdab16d85cedd7bdd 2013-03-14T18:48:04+01:00 2013-03-14T18:48:04+01:00 Playing for Peanuts FIELDODREAMS.COM


The Emerald Diamond - Part 6

Become a Fan on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/irishbaseballmovie]]> decf19c2547a77cdd7cd14de40adba13 2013-03-14T11:45:05+01:00 2013-03-14T11:45:05+01:00 Playing for Peanuts www.FIELDODREAMS.com


The Emerald Diamond - Part 5

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley was an important figure in the development of baseball in Ireland. In 1998, O'Malley funded the construction of two ...]]> 702db9460c22ee5d84c9f30c7d82658b 2013-03-13T20:49:05+01:00 2013-03-13T20:49:05+01:00 Playing for Peanuts www.FieldODreams.com


The Emerald Diamond - Part 4

Become a Fan on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/irishbaseballmovie]]> f4267e402ac6590428e7a4a17182c585 2013-03-13T14:07:19+01:00 2013-03-13T14:07:19+01:00 Playing for Peanuts WWW.FIELDODREAMS.COM


The Emerald Diamond - The Story of Ireland's National Baseball Team (Part 2)

Visit www.FieldODreams.com to help Baseball Ireland build a field in County Meath, Ireland.]]> dc1b05b76a9578f2aba6aaa874d03039 2013-03-05T23:22:33+01:00 2013-03-05T23:22:33+01:00 Playing for Peanuts

Field O' Dreams
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Baseball Ireland, the Ashbourne Baseball Club and The Baseball United Foundation are teaming up to raise money to build a ballpark in County Meath, Ireland. The facility will be the first of its kind...]]> b433e156c269ee02173e45629eff3982 2013-02-25T22:47:04+01:00 2013-02-25T22:47:04+01:00 Playing for Peanuts http://web.sny.tv/media/video.jsp?content_id=25608237&topic_id&tcid=vpp_copy_25608237&v=3


Video Highlights & Clips | Bob Ojeda talks to Wally Backman - Video

Comprehensive video coverage of the New York Mets, New York Yankees, New York Knicks, New York Jets, New York Giants, New York Islanders, New York Rangers and SportsNet New York including Daily News Live, Jets Nation, Kids Clubhouse.]]> e5183e9a3c959d9703ee636afeae5f6d 2013-02-18T02:44:27+01:00 2013-02-18T02:44:27+01:00 Playing for Peanuts
Pope John Paul II - Batting practice

Footage of Pope John Paul at an indoor batting cage during his 1987 visit to California. This video has just been released by the Vatican.]]> cba39a031e08302a0a2f5ace0d60b0ba 2013-02-17T21:47:35+01:00 2013-02-17T21:47:35+01:00 Playing for Peanuts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to-PwhxV32I


Kid Gets Mauled in Big Glove Boxing (849)

A kid gets beaten up in a game of Big Glove Boxing at a South Georgia Peanuts game. BUY THE DVD (AMAZON): http://amzn.com/B007GGKQ6Y This is extra footage fr...]]> e358955a9996a88345328ee6d45dad67 2013-02-03T19:58:31+01:00 2013-02-03T19:58:31+01:00 Playing for Peanuts https://www.facebook.com/events/153304834820152/



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Wally Backman Epic NSFW Uncensored Postgame Speech (658)

Wally Backman delivers an epic, profanity-laced tirade during a postgame speech to his team. This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts" - a documentary...]]> 4ba581b0e082518f6b2929c9f77861e6 2013-01-19T16:46:52+01:00 2013-01-19T16:46:52+01:00 Playing for Peanuts
Donate to Help Build the Field O' Dreams in Ireland!

Field O' Dreams: Irish Baseball Teams Make Their Pitch to American Fans Baseball Ireland is asking American baseball fans to help them build a ballpark in Ir...]]> 0ba02f2fec4f82d99fab105e8e726554 2013-01-11T16:44:53+01:00 2013-01-11T16:44:53+01:00 Playing for Peanuts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijeaq0NSCeQ


Epic Baseball Manager Meltdown Ejection

The shorter version of Wally Backman's epic meltdown. This version of the video doesn't include the events leading up to the ejection - when the batter (Doc ...]]> 80dc9857d5b94f6fb1652bba9d1fdd49 2013-01-11T16:44:32+01:00 2013-01-11T16:44:32+01:00 Playing for Peanuts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijeaq0NSCeQ


Epic Baseball Manager Meltdown Ejection

The shorter version of Wally Backman's epic meltdown. This version of the video doesn't include the events leading up to the ejection - when the batter (Doc ...]]> 36e43c0c0b91748f4d6495cd620f3956 2013-01-11T15:44:19+01:00 2013-01-11T15:44:19+01:00 Playing for Peanuts http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130107&content_id=40870774&vkey=news_t400&fext=.jsp&sid=t400


Wally Backman Returns As Manager of Triple-A Mets Affiliate | Las Vegas 51s News
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Wally Backman Returns As Manager of Triple-A Mets Affiliate; Begins First Season As Manager of the 51s]]> 97b130f0853a0cdc53d5ee155a49b6be 2013-01-11T13:26:47+01:00 2013-01-11T13:26:47+01:00 Playing for Peanuts
Ashbourne Field

The proposed field in County Meath, Ireland.]]> 13f2b277d2f60df60cc1c5e394d974a9 2013-01-11T02:27:48+01:00 2013-01-11T02:27:48+01:00 Playing for Peanuts amzn.com This isextra footage from "Playing for Peanuts" - a …



Slow Motion Baseball Footage from Aiken, SC (803)
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Wally Backman Inspects Field, Broken Sprinkler Head (621)

BUY THE DVD (AMAZON): http://amzn.com/B007GGKQ6Y This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts" - a documentary about minor league baseball. For more infor...]]> 19bde974a96e8eab457132b7d04ad10a 2013-01-08T13:40:25+01:00 2013-01-08T13:40:25+01:00 Playing for Peanuts amzn.com This isextra footage from "Playing for Peanuts" - a documentary about minor league baseball. For more information on Playing for Peanuts, visit www.ThatBaseballShow.com Check out the social network for …



Tug: It's Always a Party in the Bullpen (799)
]]> 900f449c8deed36497659af09d354c08 2013-01-07T18:47:05+01:00 2013-01-07T18:47:05+01:00 Playing for Peanuts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT_2IORPkSI


Wally Backman Calls His Dad (611)

BUY THE DVD (AMAZON): http://amzn.com/B007GGKQ6Y Wally Backman calls his father from his mobile home, to tell him he's been re-hired, only days after being f...]]> 6a64203df40f918c5d7aff0101ca9015 2013-01-06T07:05:42+01:00 2013-01-06T07:05:42+01:00 Playing for Peanuts amzn.com This isextra footage from "Playing for Peanuts" - a documentary about minor league baseball. For more information on Playing for Peanuts, visit www.ThatBaseballShow.com Check out the social network for amateur baseball …



Wally Backman Discuses His Postgame Tirade (642)
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