So, Backman went to manage in Mexico, and after being let go, later serve as a bench coach there. Backman is back in Mexico working with players and he still hopes to manage somewhere in the U.S. next summer, but even as he reached out to Flushing earlier this month, he knew it almost certainly wouldn't be with the Mets. Backman knew his last shot in Flushing was a long shot at best, but it was one he felt he had to take.