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Written by Gerard O'Donnell   
Friday, 09 May 2008
Well, on SportsNet New York, he will be.  "Playing for Peanuts", the TV series produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker John Fitzgerald, profiles the former Mets' second baseman's longtime fight to get back to the big leagues.  The much-anticipated series will premiere on Sunday May 11.

 

In addition to SNY in NYC, it will also be seen in several cities across the country. If you have DishNetwork or DirectTV, you will be able to see the show from anywhere in the country.

Here are the viewing times and Direct/Dish channel numbers:

"Playing for Peanuts"
Episode 1 - "Meet the Peanuts"
(all times are local)

Sportsnet Chicago (DISH: 429, DIRECT: 640)- May 11 @ 7pm. New episodes every Sunday at 7pm

SportsNet NY (SNY) (DISH: 438, DIRECT: 625)- May 11 @ 6pm

Sportsnet Philadelphia - May 11 @ 7pm. New episodes every Sunday at 7pm

Sportsnet Bay Area (DISH: 419, DIRECT: 654) - May 11 @ 8pm

Sportsnet New England (DISH:435, DIRECT: 620) - May 11 @ 8:30pm

Gotham Baseball Magazine's Executive Editor Mark Healey will appear on the series, as does Gotham Sports Radio's Mike Silva. 

For more on "Playing For Peanuts", stay tuned to PlayingForPeanuts.com
 
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