Web Extras 139 - Wally Backman Ejected in Anderson, SC

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South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman is ejected during a game in Anderson, SC.

The events that led to Backman's ejection:

• Outfielder Doc Brooks questions the location of a called strike
• Later in the same at bat, the umpire calls a ball
• Brooks looks at the umpire, words are exchanged
• Brooks is ejected, Backman emerges from the dugout
• Backman asks why his player was ejected, the umpire refuses to answer him, saying "You can read it in my report."

Following the ejection, Backman threw 22 bats and a bucket of balls onto the field.

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About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

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Web Extras 127 - Tarp Problems in Anderson, SC

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Web Extras 126 - Rain Storm in Anderson, SC

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Web Extra 125 - "It's Muddy"

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Web Extra 124 - "They begged me not to throw him out"

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South Georgia Peanuts hitting coach Larry Olenberger discusses some of the league's problems with manager Wally Backman. Specifically, the two were referring to multiple instances where the opposing manager didn't know the National League rules and/or made a lineup mistake during a pitching change. Under league rules, Backman could have had the opposing manager ejected from the game for the mistake, but he never did.

The Peanuts were confined to the dugout in Anderson, SC during a pregame rain delay before a game against the Anderson Joes. Because of the rain, the team was not allowed on the field, but the field lacked a clubhouse - resulting in several hours of milling about the dugout.

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

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Web Extras 123 - Curing Bee Stings with Tobacco

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South Georgia Peanuts catcher Nick Prosise receives an unorthodox treatment for a pregame bee sting. Pitching coach Buddy York uses the tobacco from a cigarette to relieve the swelling.n

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

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Web Extras 122 - Sunflower Seeds Prank

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South Georgia Peanuts outfielder Jon Zeringue drops sunflower seeds into infielder Joey Hooft's hair as the team waits in the dugout during a pregame rain delay.

Hitting coach Larry Olenberger - who is in on the prank - comments that "somebody's got dandruff." At this point, Hooft realizes his hair is full of sunflower seeds.

Following this, manager Wally Backman notices Hooft's hair and, without knowing about the prank, offers to help pull things out of his third baseman's hair.

Hooft, thinking Backman is behind the prank, curses at Backman.

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

Continue Reading...

Web Extras 121 - League Rainout Policy

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South Georgia Peanuts hitting coach Larry Olenberger discusses league policy on rainouts with manager Wally Backman. The Peanuts were confined to the dugout in Anderson, SC during a pregame rain delay before a game against the Anderson Joes. Because of the rain, the team was not allowed on the field, but the field lacked a clubhouse - resulting in several hours of milling about the dugout.

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

Continue Reading...

Web Extras 120 - Peanuts Goof Off Before Game

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South Georgia Peanuts players kill time during a pregame rain delay by impersonating league umpires and their manager's recent ejection for arguing a call. The Peanuts were in Anderson, SC for a game against the Anderson Joes.

The ballpark - Anderson Memorial Stadium - was not equipped with clubhouses, so the players were confined to the dugout and foul territory while the groundscrew worked to prepare the field for play.

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

Continue Reading...

Web Extras 119 - Pat Ford's Dugout Poledance

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South Georgia Peanuts pitcher Pat Ford kills time during a pregame rain storm by poledancing in the dugout. The Peanuts were in Anderson, SC for a game against the Anderson Joes.

The ballpark - Anderson Memorial Stadium - was not equipped with clubhouses, so the players were confined to the dugout and the field.

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

Continue Reading...

Web Extras 118 - Smoke from the Florida Wildfires

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Smoke from nearby wildfires in Florida covers the field in Albany, GA. This footage was taken in May 2007 during a South Georgia Peanuts home game.

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

Continue Reading...

Web Extras 116 - Johnny Washington Scores

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Peanuts infielder Johnny Washington advances to third base and ultimately scores on a passed ball during a game against the visiting Charlotte County Redfish.

While at third base, Washington discusses hitting with manager and third base coach Wally Backman. Backman mentions that he had never seen anyone get two RBIs on a sacrifice fly - a reference to Jon Zeringue's 2 RBI sac fly earlier in the game (click here to watch Jon Zeringue's 2 RBI sacrifice fly).

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

Continue Reading...

Web Extras 115 - Jasha Balcom Scores from Second Base

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Peanuts outfielder Jasha Balcom scores from second base on a single. Portions of this clip were used during the show opening and during Balcom's featured interview.

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

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About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

Continue Reading...

Web Extras 114 - Wally Backman Talks Hitting with Johnny Washington

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Peanuts manager Wally Backman discusses hitting with infielder Johnny Washington. Before heading out to coach third base, Backman watches the opposing pitcher warming up. He is unimpressed - his only comment is, "Wow."

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

Continue Reading...

Web Extras 113 - "You One Handed That..."

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Peanuts manager Wally Backman jokes with 1B Brandon Woolard after Woolard hit a standup triple against the visiting Charlotte County Redfish.

Despite his prediction, Backman was not thrown out of the game.

This is extra footage from "Playing for Peanuts." New clips will be uploaded throughout the 2009 baseball season.

RSS (New video clips every weekday)

About Playing for Peanuts

Playing for Peanuts is a documentary/reality TV show about minor league baseball. The show follows the South Georgia Peanuts during a season in the independent South Coast League.

Buy the 3-disc DVD set (3 DVDs for $24.99)

Watch the first two episodes on the web:

Episode 1 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

In the first episode, former big leaguer Wally Backman tries to revive his managerial career by taking a job with the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League.

Later in the episode, the team watches as a skydiver crashes into the outfield fence during pregame festivities on Opening Day.

Episode 2 (sponsored by Most Valuable Network)

During the second episode, the Peanuts are stunned when the lights go out during their first game. Later, the team blows off steam at a local karaoke bar.

Playing for Peanuts is sponsored in part by Most Valuable Network

Continue Reading...