Author Archives: Joe Janish

About Joe Janish

Joe Janish began MetsToday in 2005 to provide the unique perspective of a high-level player and coach -- he earned NCAA D-1 All-American honors as a catcher and coached several players who went on to play pro ball. As a result his posts often include mechanical evaluations, scout-like analysis, and opinions that go beyond the numbers. Follow Joe's baseball tips on Twitter at @onbaseball and at the On Baseball Google Plus page.

Thoughts and Hopes for Shannon

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Joe Janish

If you’ve been reading MetsToday for the past week, you know my dog went through a rough stretch — and is still recovering. I was beyond thrilled on Monday when she came home, but the happiness dampened the next day … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 155: Win Over Pirates

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Pirates 0 It took five and a half months, but the Mets finally gave their hometown fans something to cheer about.

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Mets Game 154: Loss to Pirates

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Joe Janish

Pirates 10 Mets 6 Just think, if this were 1960, this miserable season would be over. Then again, if this were 1960, the Mets wouldn’t exist. Hmm …

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Mets Game 153: Win Over Pirates

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Pirates 2 FOUR IN A ROW!!!!

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Mets Game 152: Win Over Marlins

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Marlins 2 Mets sweep the Marlins, solidifying their hold on fourth place in the NL East.

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Mets Game 151: Win Over Marlins

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Marlins 3 Since this game was not broadcast on a television station I could watch, and I couldn’t attend the game in person, I’m taking for granted that Howie Rose and all the tweeters weren’t lying when they … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 150: Win Over Marlins

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Marlins 3 Finally, the Mets meet a team that is more fundamentally flawed, and deeper in the tank, than themselves.

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Mets Game 149: Loss to Phillies

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Joe Janish

Phillies 16 Mets 1 Can a blog be speechless?

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