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 83: Win Over Phillies

Mets 6 Phillies 5 This was a game that — in any year from 2007 to 2011 — the Phillies would have won dramatically instead of the Mets. Yet another sign that the tables have officially turned.

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My Nephew Says This Mets Hat is the Bomb

I need a new baseball cap; my old Mets hats were worn out and gross and have been donated to charity. So I’m in the market for one. My nephew says the above Mets cap is “the bomb.” It’s called … Continue reading

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Mets Game 82: Loss to Phillies

Phillies 9 Mets 2 Cliff Lee had to win a game eventually.

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Mets Game 81: Win Over Phillies

Mets 11 Phillies 1 The tables have officially turned.

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Phillies

After nearly sweeping the down-trending Dodgers in Los Angeles, the Mets move on to face another club spinning out of control — the Philadelphia Phillies — for a three-game set. Could Mets fans be any happier witnessing the Phils’ demise?

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Mets Game 80: Loss to Dodgers

Dodgers 8 Mets 3 As Meatloaf might have said, three out of four ain’t bad.

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Mets Game 79: Win Over Dodgers

Mets 5 Dodgers 0 This is getting to be a habit. For the first time in a long time, I felt like a Yankees fan watching this game.

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Mets Game 78: Win Over Dodgers

Mets 9 Dodgers 0 Before Thursday, the Dodgers may have been the worst first-place team of all-time. As they slide into an abyss, my prediction of a sweep is looking like a slam dunk.

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