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.

Mets Game 98: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 5 Mets 2 What was bad, has gone to worse.

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Mets Game 98: Lineup vs. Nationals

As previously mentioned, I’m at work and won’t be able to do a recap for this afternoon’s game until long after it’s over. That said, here are the lineups – please feel free to post your comments before / during … Continue reading

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The Difference Between Mets and Yankees Fans

What is the fundamental difference between rooting for the Yankees and supporting the Mets? Following is one real-life example coming “out of left field” (pardon the pun). Today, Yankees fans are arguing over who between Andruw Jones and Raul Ibanez … Continue reading

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Mets Game 97: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 5 Mets 2 Not even the great R.A. Dickey can halt this slide into the abyss.

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Mets Game 97: Lineup vs. Nationals

I’m off to The Field At Shea Bridge to watch the Mets play the Nationals. That said, not sure when/if I’ll be able to put up a postgame recap in a timely fashion, so here is the lineup, and I … Continue reading

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Crystal Ball Exercise

Pretend you have a crystal ball, and it can read three months into the future. It tells you that if the Mets trade Daniel Murphy, Zack Wheeler, Matt Harvey, and Kirk Nieuwenhuis to the Phillies for Cole Hamels, Chase Utley, … Continue reading

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Message From Miami Music To Mets Ears

Mets fans may have just heard the best news possible: the Marlins are sellers.

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Mets Game 96: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 8 Mets 2 This game was actually much closer than the final score would indicate. No, really. REALLY.

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