There have been few things in Wally Backman’s life that have come to him easily.  Now that he’s finally gotten a second chance to resume his managing career in affiliated baseball, he welcomes both the challenge and the opportunity to stay there.
“I couldn’t really ask for a better minor league job.” Backman told reporters at [...]

BROOKLYN, NY – As Wally Backman stood at the podium at the Brooklyn Baseball Gallery at KeySpan Park, you have to wonder what could have been.
If Backman was never fired by the Arizona Diamondback and ultimately blackballed throughout affiliated baseball, would he have become one of the better managers in baseball or would he have [...]

After five years outside of affiliated baseball, Wally Backman is back where he belongs.
The New York Mets are expected to announce next week that their former second baseman has been tapped to manage the Class-A Brooklyn Cyclones, a move that the 50 year-old hopes leads to bigger and better things.
After being one of the hottest [...]

I think I found it this past weekend in a small town in Rockland County, NY.
It’s called the “Collegiate Development Football League.” Based in the little town of Hilburn, the CDFL really is the “second chance” for 18-24 year olds who feel they can still play the game at a high level. The brainchild of [...]

NEW YORK – It seems like every time the Rangers take on the Devils, the devil incarnate himself, Sean Avery, has something to do with the decision.
Tonight’s 3-0 Ranger win was no exception.
With an assist and a non-fight against David Clarkson, the Grate One had his presence felt each minute he was on the ice.
“It’s [...]