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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 35: Win Over Brewers

Mets 2 Brewers 1 There’s no way the Mets can lose this series. And we can thank a man with the power of voodoo. Who do? Miguel do.

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What Do the Mets Do On the Team Bus?

Not this, I bet … That’s the Harvard baseball team, whose team bus is a little smaller than the Mets’ ride, but perhaps more full of creativity. Phil Linz likely would find a friendly seat among them. These traveling young … Continue reading

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Mets Game 34: Loss to Marlins

Marlins 8 Mets 4 For the second time in three days, the Mets make a dramatic comeback in the final inning to take the ballgame, only to lose the ballgame in similarly dramatic fashion.

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Mets Game 33: Win Over Marlins

Mets 9 Marlins 3 What a difference a day makes.

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Mets Game 32: Loss to Marlins

Marlins 6 Mets 5 For a moment there, it looked like it was going to be another come-from-behind, one-run victory. And it was … except, for the Marlins instead of the Mets.

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Mets Game 31: Win Over Phillies

Mets 10 Phillies 5 If someone told you two months ago that the Mets would sweep the Phillies in Philadelphia to push them even deeper in the NL East cellar, would you have believed it?

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Mets Game 30: Win Over Phillies

Mets 7 Phillies 4 Come-from-behind victory for the Mets as they set up for a sweep in Philadelphia. Who’da thunk it?

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Mets Game 29: Win Over Phillies

Mets 5 Phillies 2 The Mets couldn’t beat Roy Halladay, but they were able to beat the Phillies on a night that Halladay pitched.

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