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.

As Goes Johan, So Will Mets

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Joe Janish

Remember when the theory was that the Mets would go as far as Jose Reyes would take them? I.e., “as goes Reyes, so goes the Mets.” The thought was that Reyes was the key to the Mets success, and there … Continue reading →

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David Wright Out – But for How Long?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Joe Janish

A day after learning that Ike Davis likely has Valley Fever, the Mets announced that David Wright is “out indefinitely” with discomfort in his rib cage. Is anyone else concerned about this issue?

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Mets Hosting Cheap Trick, MercyMe

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

This is NOT a joke: the Mets will be hosting a concert series this summer featuring REO Speedwagon on June 15, Cheap Trick on July 20, and MercyMe on August 10. Seriously. Again, Cheap Trick followed by MercyMe. Did no … Continue reading →

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Fred Wilpon Throws Sandy Alderson Under the Bus

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Joe Janish

So now we have three stories from Fred Wilpon: 1. Letting Jose Reyes walk was a “baseball decision” 2. The reduced payroll was the result of cutting “underperforming assets” 3. Cutting payroll has nothing to do with the Mets’ financial … Continue reading →

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Should Mets Sign Pudge Rodriguez?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Joe Janish

According to Mike Puma: A Mets official spoke with Ivan Rodriguez as recently as 10 days ago, and the team hasn’t ruled out the possibility of signing Rodriguez as a backup to Josh Thole. But before the Mets spend the … Continue reading →

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Get Single Game Mets Tickets Before Everyone Else

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

Want to be the first one on your block to purchase single-game Mets tickets? Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 10:00 a.m. and through Thursday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m., MetsToday readers can go to Mets.com/blogs and purchase … Continue reading →

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Jeff Wilpon Ticks Off David Wright

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

Has David Wright finally grown a backbone, and discovered a voice? Is he now ready to speak his mind, rather than provide diplomatic canned quotes? Are we going to find out who David Wright really is this year? From the … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay Back to Batting Basics

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Joe Janish

From Anthony DiComo on Mets.com, I’ve ripped off several quotes regarding Jason Bay, what has happened with him the last two years, and what he’s planning to do this spring:

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