According to Adam Rubin of ESPN, the Mets will probably go outside the organization to replace Wally Backman as manager of their AAA affiliate in Las Vegas, despite having some internal options. The Backman, 56, was let go from his managerial position after the 51s posted a 70-74 season in the PCL.
The former second baseman parted ways with the Mets organization to “move on and look for other opportunities with the possibility of a major league coaching position,” according to Sandy Alderson at the end of the season. “We had a lot of players graduate from Las Vegas, and prior to that time Buffalo, to the major leagues. I’m very pleased with the work he did, and I wish him the best of luck.”
The interviews to replace him will most likely take place during the Winter Meetings in National Harbor, Maryland next month.
