Comments on: One Nut Job For Another? http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-nut-job-for-another Fri, 25 May 2012 13:54:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: JerryfromFlushing http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25119 JerryfromFlushing Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:54:59 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25119 Joe, Thank you for responding to my comment. I'm touchy about this subject because a few years back somebody stole work off my computer and used it for there book. The book was hugely success and it was my work that was in there. Unfortunately, your web site does not have any sort of time stamp and I have found no record in the post or daily news archives. Please post the link so I could see where you found it. This sounds more like the commentary from Mets Blog because I did read it over there. I have no intentions to attack you in any way, however, I know writers can forget where an idea came from when they get lost in the piece. Plus it bothers me that I see too much of people's quotes getting put up on other web sites without credit. I believe I've even seen quotes from a few of your articles on other sites without credit. I'd just like to see the ethical and commendable thing for the integrity of the industry. Joe,

Thank you for responding to my comment. I’m touchy about this subject because a few years back somebody stole work off my computer and used it for there book. The book was hugely success and it was my work that was in there. Unfortunately, your web site does not have any sort of time stamp and I have found no record in the post or daily news archives. Please post the link so I could see where you found it. This sounds more like the commentary from Mets Blog because I did read it over there. I have no intentions to attack you in any way, however, I know writers can forget where an idea came from when they get lost in the piece. Plus it bothers me that I see too much of people’s quotes getting put up on other web sites without credit. I believe I’ve even seen quotes from a few of your articles on other sites without credit. I’d just like to see the ethical and commendable thing for the integrity of the industry.

]]> By: Devin http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25101 Devin Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:47:37 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25101 Joe, you shouldn't even have dignified that comment with a reply. Of all the sites, this is the only one that features mostly original content. While most other Mets sites report the Mets news, I like the fact that your site analyzes all the Mets news. Regardless of whether I agree with your opinions or not, I always enjoy the debates on this site. Joe, you shouldn’t even have dignified that comment with a reply. Of all the sites, this is the only one that features mostly original content. While most other Mets sites report the Mets news, I like the fact that your site analyzes all the Mets news. Regardless of whether I agree with your opinions or not, I always enjoy the debates on this site.

]]> By: Joe D http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25098 Joe D Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:27:13 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25098 One more thing. Our graphics are free to use for any Mets fans. We create them freely as a labor of love for our beloved team. Nobody pays us and we make no profit off of them. We encourage their use, and over 30,000 of our graphics are in active use right now. That's a lot of Mets love we helped to create. One more thing. Our graphics are free to use for any Mets fans. We create them freely as a labor of love for our beloved team. Nobody pays us and we make no profit off of them. We encourage their use, and over 30,000 of our graphics are in active use right now. That’s a lot of Mets love we helped to create.

]]> By: Joe D http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25096 Joe D Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:18:16 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25096 Jerry, The original article was the one that said Backman was fired and reported by the Daily News and NY Post among others on Twitter referencing the article I linked to. If you read the comments and tweets that day, you would have seen 50/50 Mets fans wanting him or not wanting him. I chose to write about not wanting him to replace Tony B or even Manuel. If you have an opinion on that, than you're welcome to share it, if not, I can't help you. I wrote this article on the night of August 2nd an 11:55 PM, and it was in our scheduling queue for 10:00 AM August 3rd, not that it would matter, but I detected a bit of an assumption in your comment. If you see anything in my article that was taken directly from then NYBD article you cite, please point it out to me, because I can attest that you will not find any. If you are a writer as you claim to be, the only thing worse than what you insinuated, is unfairly attacking the integrity of another writer based on assumptions with no trace of evidence or facts to back it up. Your assertions were only intended to malign me. Jerry,

The original article was the one that said Backman was fired and reported by the Daily News and NY Post among others on Twitter referencing the article I linked to. If you read the comments and tweets that day, you would have seen 50/50 Mets fans wanting him or not wanting him. I chose to write about not wanting him to replace Tony B or even Manuel. If you have an opinion on that, than you’re welcome to share it, if not, I can’t help you. I wrote this article on the night of August 2nd an 11:55 PM, and it was in our scheduling queue for 10:00 AM August 3rd, not that it would matter, but I detected a bit of an assumption in your comment. If you see anything in my article that was taken directly from then NYBD article you cite, please point it out to me, because I can attest that you will not find any. If you are a writer as you claim to be, the only thing worse than what you insinuated, is unfairly attacking the integrity of another writer based on assumptions with no trace of evidence or facts to back it up. Your assertions were only intended to malign me.

]]> By: JerryfromFlushing http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25087 JerryfromFlushing Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:31:05 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25087 I'm not sure exactly what to think of this Wally Backman story. But I found the link to the writer who write the original piece (nybaseballdigest.com). I'm an author and not a fan of people not giving credit where original ideas came from. "Mets Fans" didn't come up with this idea it was from a writer. I bet the nerd crew would be all up in arms if one of these graphics was used and didn't say who did it. Maybe its time to open the door to the nerd lab and get some air. Us writers don't like people using our words without recognition. I’m not sure exactly what to think of this Wally Backman story. But I found the link to the writer who write the original piece (nybaseballdigest.com). I’m an author and not a fan of people not giving credit where original ideas came from. “Mets Fans” didn’t come up with this idea it was from a writer. I bet the nerd crew would be all up in arms if one of these graphics was used and didn’t say who did it. Maybe its time to open the door to the nerd lab and get some air. Us writers don’t like people using our words without recognition.

]]> By: theonlymaskman http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25033 theonlymaskman Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:28:38 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25033 From this description, it sounds like Wally should have spent time behind bars. From this description, it sounds like Wally should have spent time behind bars.

]]> By: Greg Pomes http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25027 Greg Pomes Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:08:05 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25027 While I do agree that Backman at least right after Tony B should not be hired by the Mets. However William I wouldn't mind if Keith Hernandez became the hitting coach, I know some say he should manage but I don't and I certainly wouldn't mind Ron Darling being the pitching coach, his knowledge of the game and of the other teams offense is amazing, he would only help our starters. And I believe that Howard Johnson needs to go, he's just not helping our guys at the plate. While I do agree that Backman at least right after Tony B should not be hired by the Mets.

However William I wouldn’t mind if Keith Hernandez became the hitting coach, I know some say he should manage but I don’t and I certainly wouldn’t mind Ron Darling being the pitching coach, his knowledge of the game and of the other teams offense is amazing, he would only help our starters. And I believe that Howard Johnson needs to go, he’s just not helping our guys at the plate.

]]> By: Lifelongmetsfan http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25024 Lifelongmetsfan Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:16:48 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25024 Happy Jack makes a lot of great points. A question for you Happy Jack; was Choo Choo Coleman a rel 2nd Baseman or a fictional SNL character created by Garret Morris? Happy Jack makes a lot of great points. A question for you Happy Jack; was Choo Choo Coleman a rel 2nd Baseman or a fictional SNL character created by Garret Morris?

]]> By: Happy Jack http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25009 Happy Jack Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:19:25 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25009 Look, why would you object to Backman in some capacity at the minor league level? Other than Hojo, what Met is there on this club? Listen to what his team mate says about his coaching ability. http://mets.fandome.com/video/35515/Ron-Darling-on-Wally-Backman/ You put up with Bernazard for years and he never produced anything. Backman has more player development through coaching than TB ever will have. Look, why would you object to Backman in some capacity at the minor league level? Other than Hojo, what Met is there on this club? Listen to what his team mate says about his coaching ability.

http://mets.fandome.com/video/35515/Ron-Darling-on-Wally-Backman/

You put up with Bernazard for years and he never produced anything. Backman has more player development through coaching than TB ever will have.

]]> By: metsrock128 http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25005 metsrock128 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:09:40 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25005 NO. not only will he have a worse attitude than Bernazard, but he'll be terrible at developing players. NO. not only will he have a worse attitude than Bernazard, but he’ll be terrible at developing players.

]]> By: Happy Jack http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-25003 Happy Jack Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:54:18 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-25003 The team celebrates the Dodgers, a team that left the city 50 years ago, then cheapens their brand by putting Los Mets on their uniform, spends $400 million building a crummy ball park with obstructed views, that stinks of sausage. A team with a horrible TV station and no programming. And you are worried about whether Wally Backman is will besmirch the brand? What brand? I have been going to games since 62 at the Polo grounds. This team has no heart. I'd rather see Don Bosch and John Lewis play their hearts out then this bunch. Ooooh Wally might kick dirt on the plate, ooooh he might have a beer. Look at your history, it is filled with characters from Marvelous Marv to Casey to Choo Choo to Bobby V. and everyone in between. The Wilpons have neutered the franchise and you are worried about whether Wally Backman is too over the top? Hire Wally! The team celebrates the Dodgers, a team that left the city 50 years ago, then cheapens their brand by putting Los Mets on their uniform, spends $400 million building a crummy ball park with obstructed views, that stinks of sausage. A team with a horrible TV station and no programming. And you are worried about whether Wally Backman is will besmirch the brand? What brand? I have been going to games since 62 at the Polo grounds. This team has no heart. I’d rather see Don Bosch and John Lewis play their hearts out then this bunch. Ooooh Wally might kick dirt on the plate, ooooh he might have a beer. Look at your history, it is filled with characters from Marvelous Marv to Casey to Choo Choo to Bobby V. and everyone in between. The Wilpons have neutered the franchise and you are worried about whether Wally Backman is too over the top? Hire Wally!

]]> By: Lifelongmetsfan http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-24999 Lifelongmetsfan Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:31:25 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-24999 I take the point that William H. mentioned about Met fans being too emotionally attached to the '86 team, I am one of those fans. Guilty. Hhaha, Good call William! I love Backmam's "emotional investment/passion." It seems nearly impossible these days to find a player or coach who posses a healthy balance of visible gritty intensity while at the same time having the media savvy to keep the media flesh eating vultures at bay. Thanks for the article Joe. Ozzie G?? Charlie M.? I take the point that William H. mentioned about Met fans being too emotionally attached to the ’86 team, I am one of those fans. Guilty. Hhaha, Good call William! I love Backmam’s “emotional investment/passion.” It seems nearly impossible these days to find a player or coach who posses a healthy balance of visible gritty intensity while at the same time having the media savvy to keep the media flesh eating vultures at bay. Thanks for the article Joe. Ozzie G?? Charlie M.?

]]> By: Sach C. http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-24993 Sach C. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:19:04 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-24993 Wow, Backman might toss his shirt on to the field instead of taking it off in the clubhouse. Wow, Backman might toss his shirt on to the field instead of taking it off in the clubhouse.

]]> By: William H. http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-24992 William H. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:58:06 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-24992 I read the NYBD article who has the opposite opinion. I have to agree with you. Our fanbase is still too emotionally attached to the 86 Mets and they would have the entire team working for us in some capacity if they could without considering their qualifications. We need to hire the best qualified people for this team, and get off this 86 Mets obsession. I read the NYBD article who has the opposite opinion. I have to agree with you. Our fanbase is still too emotionally attached to the 86 Mets and they would have the entire team working for us in some capacity if they could without considering their qualifications. We need to hire the best qualified people for this team, and get off this 86 Mets obsession.

]]> By: The Stache http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-24991 The Stache Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:50:31 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-24991 Totally agree with you on Shines. He's terrible and even Alomar was better. Disagree on Wally though. Maybe five years ago I'd consider him, but this Mets team has too many things that need fixing and throwing Backman into the mix would make things worse. What makes him qualified to be third base coach anyway? Does he have some body of work there that we should know about? Totally agree with you on Shines. He’s terrible and even Alomar was better. Disagree on Wally though. Maybe five years ago I’d consider him, but this Mets team has too many things that need fixing and throwing Backman into the mix would make things worse. What makes him qualified to be third base coach anyway? Does he have some body of work there that we should know about?

]]> By: James K. http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-24990 James K. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:48:23 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-24990 Awesome Joe. Agree 100%. I want no part of this joker. Awesome Joe. Agree 100%. I want no part of this joker.

]]> By: Lifelongmetsfan http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/08/one-nut-job-for-another.html#comment-24989 Lifelongmetsfan Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:35:55 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=10064#comment-24989 Joe, your referencing a TV documentary that was shown a few years ago featuring Wally Backman. If Wally B. has his alcoholism under control I see no reason why the Mets would not hire him. Joe you make Wally B. sound like some little Monster. Backman is in the Larry Bowa mold. Larry Bowa did not work out as a Manager but by all accounts he has found his niche as a 3rd Base Coach/Infield Coach. I would absolutely love Backman to be a part of the Mets Major League coaching staff. I think your being rude and judgmental to refer to Backman as a "nut job." Was Dwight Gooden a "nut job" when he pitched games strung out on coke? Was Keith Hernandez a "nut job" because he would "party" all night and then take a handful of "green pills" to help him play the afternoon game? Joe you could write the same article about any major league player from that era just change the name and verbiage. Backman has never been gotten "favorable" media coverage like Gooden or Hernandez because he doesn't play the "say all the right thing media games." Wouldn't Backman be a good fit with this team as our 3rd base Coach? Razor Shines could easily coach younger players, that's his strength anyway. Lets face it Met players are not even looking at Shines at this point when they round 3rd base. Joe, your referencing a TV documentary that was shown a few years ago featuring Wally Backman. If Wally B. has his alcoholism under control I see no reason why the Mets would not hire him. Joe you make Wally B. sound like some little Monster. Backman is in the Larry Bowa mold. Larry Bowa did not work out as a Manager but by all accounts he has found his niche as a 3rd Base Coach/Infield Coach. I would absolutely love Backman to be a part of the Mets Major League coaching staff.
I think your being rude and judgmental to refer to Backman as a “nut job.”
Was Dwight Gooden a “nut job” when he pitched games strung out on coke?
Was Keith Hernandez a “nut job” because he would “party” all night and then take a handful of “green pills” to help him play the afternoon game?
Joe you could write the same article about any major league player from that era just change the name and verbiage.
Backman has never been gotten “favorable” media coverage like Gooden or Hernandez because he doesn’t play the “say all the right thing media games.”
Wouldn’t Backman be a good fit with this team as our 3rd base Coach? Razor Shines could easily coach younger players, that’s his strength anyway. Lets face it Met players are not even looking at Shines at this point when they round 3rd base.

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