Backman takes D-Backs' helm
Former second baseman named manager
By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com
Wally Backman spent 14 seasons in the Major Leagues, nine with the New York Me
ts. (Getty Images)
PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks announced on Monday that their new manager will be
former Major Leaguer Wally Backman, a scrappy infielder who helped lead the M
ets to a World Series victory in 1986.
Backman, 45, has agreed to a two-year contract as manager, including a pair of
one-year club options. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Backman joined the organization prior to last year and managed Arizona's Class
A Lancaster team into the California League Championship Series, in which the
y fell three games to two. The Sporting News named him minor league Manager of
the Year for his efforts.
Prior to that, Backman managed Double-A Birmingham in the White Sox organizati
on.
Backman played in the Majors for 14 years, nine with the Mets. He was known fo
r his intense, hard-nosed style of play, which by all accounts he's carried ov
er into managing. In 2004, he was ejected from games six times and suspended t
wice.
The Diamondbacks interviewed eight people for the job: Backman, Mark Grace, Bo
b Melvin, Joe Maddon, Jamie Quirk, Manny Acta, DeMarlo Hale and Al Pedrique.
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