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 Spring Training Question 18: Jason Bay’s Batting Stance

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Joe Janish

With 18 days until pitchers and Molinas report to spring training, let’s focus on question #18 facing the Mets: what batting stance will Jason Bay employ, and will it be conducive to improved performance? If you remember, Bay’s entrance music … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Question 19: Jon Niese

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Joe Janish

With 19 days before pitchers and Molinas report, let’s discuss Jonathon Niese and his health. Wait, what? What’s the worry with Jon Niese, you say? If you remember, Niese

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The Dealbreaker

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Joe Janish

The Mets are officially a laughingstock, the butt of jokes even on mainstream entertainment and gossip outlets. Seen on the website “gofugyourself.com“: You know how sometimes you’ll be dating someone and you REALLY like them and you just keep thinking, … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Question 20: Johan Santana

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Joe Janish

With 20 days until pitchers and Molinas report, question #20 for the Mets is the health of Johan Santana. Based on the risky assumption that

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Oberkfell Stays Local

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Joe Janish

According to Adam Rubin at ESPN-NY, former Mets bench coach and minor league manager Ken Oberkfell will join the coaching staff of the Newark Bears. I’m not surprised that Obie didn’t return to the Mets in some capacity, but I … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Question 21: Ike Davis

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Joe Janish

With 21 Days Until Pitchers and Molinas report to spring training, let’s go through the Mets most burning 21 questions that need to be resolved before Opening Day — addressing one question at a time. Today’s question is: how will … Continue reading →

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Mets May Set Record

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Joe Janish

If things go as planned, the Mets could set a new Major League record on Opening Day:

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Jeff Francis Also Forsakes Flushing

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Joe Janish

You just can’t make this stuff up — yet another high-profile free-agent has refused to take the Mets’ money. The latest is former 17-game winner and 16-game loser Jeff Francis, who opted instead to accept an invitation to spring training … Continue reading →

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