There’s a couple of interesting nuggets from Wally Backman’s introductory press conference as the manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones in the video player on the right.

This sequence stuck out the most for me:

1. I’m starting over. 2. Absolutely, there’s no bones about it, my ultimate goal is to manage in the Big Leagues someday. 3. Right now I have to focus on the Brooklyn Cyclones and try make these players better – try to get them to Citi Field is what I gotta do. 4. And in the process, try to win a lot of games.

One sentence at a time.

1. Backman really does seem grateful for the chance to return to affiliated ball. One can only hope that he is now in control of his emotions and over his past problems. I certainly believe people can learn and change. However, it seems in my own life, my friends and not friends just get crazier as they age.

2. Hey, I like a little honesty and drive.

3. Right on. It’s so simple, and right. His job is to help make big leaguers.

4. Um, sure, that too. Of course, the Brooklyn team will win. The question is whether the drive to ensure a playoff team in Brooklyn gets in the way of development.