Going Back for the Future, Mets to Interview Backman
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As the Mets round out their search for a new manager, the club is giving a last-minute nod to its past. Wally Backman, an infielder for the Mets from 1980-88 who played second base on the 1986
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Al Leiter has already met once with the Yankees. Now it&#39;s time to meet with the Mets. Leiter, who is still interested in re-signing with the club, will meet with Omar Minaya, probably either
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Get used to it, quick. The New York Mets are making a strong push to close on a deal with the marquee free-agent right-hander, with indications that a four-year guaranteed contract offer has all but delivered him.
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Jim Leyland just might be ready to manage a Major League Baseball team again, and he will reportedly interview for jobs with the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, according to the NY Daily News.
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The search for a full-time replacement for fired manager Bob Brenly has produced a trio of finalists, former Seattle manager Bob Melvin; Manny Acta, who spent three years as Montreal&#39;s third-base coach; and minor league manager Wally Backman.
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Carlos Delgado will play for the Mets or the Florida Marlins next season, and the Mets are the front-runners to sign him, according to an A.L. executive.
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NEW YORK - The New York Mets are revamping their front office for the second straight offseason, hiring Omar Minaya from the Montreal Expos to become the head of baseball operations.
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The Diamondbacks will not name a manager until at least a few days into November. Finalists Bob Melvin and Wally Backman will be re-interviewed this week by representatives of ownership, possibly on Wednesday.
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This is the way Mets fans wanted their team to do it with Vladimir Guerrero and Alex Rodriguez. They wanted the general manager of the moment, Steve Phillips or Jim Duquette, to get in there early.
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After being introduced as the new manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wally Backman, left, is handed his game jersey by Arizona general manager Joe Garagiola Jr.
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Mets general manager Omar Minaya speaks with Richie Sexson's agent, perhaps a signal that the Mets have picked the player they want at first base.
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Willie Randolph interviewed for the Mets' managerial job Monday, and stressed that his many years with the Yankees will serve him well if he gets a chance to run a team that proved a big flop in the second half of the season.
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The New York Yankees began their search for a manager to replace Joe Torre when they interviewed former player and ex-Florida Marlins manager Joe Girardi on Monday.
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The Mets are close to signing Pedro MartÃ­nez to a four-year contract for $56 million, according to a person involved in the negotiations.
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CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Brandon Backe grew up idolizing the likes of Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio, but he&#39;ll probably be pulling for more Carlos Beltran heroics Monday night.
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Carlos Delgado will meet with the New York Mets for a second time.
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The Mets are hoping to use Pedro MartÃ­nez as a tool for expanding their appeal in the Caribbean and South America.