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.

2011 Analysis: Ronny Paulino

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

For a while, it was questionable whether Ronny Paulino would ever get going in a Mets uniform, and what kind of contribution he’d make. Visa issues kept him out of Port St. Lucie until Mid-March, and when he finally arrived, … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Mike Nickeas

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

It took Mike Nickeas a long time to reach MLB, but when he finally did, he proved capable if unspectacular. The Canadian-born catcher spent seven years in the minors before grabbing a cup of coffee with the Mets in September … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Chris Young

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

For those who can remember that far back, Chris Young was the key “low-risk, high-reward” signing the thrifty Mets made last winter. Oodles of beat writers, bloggers, and fans couldn’t praise the move enough. After all, when healthy, Chris Young … Continue reading →

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Mets Get Two For One in Pioneering, Cost-effective Move

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

For once, the Mets are light years ahead of everyone else with a brilliant, innovative idea — one that might change the way MLB rosters are constructed and The Game Itself.

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2011 Evaluation: Dale Thayer

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

Why waste a post on Dale Thayer, who pitched all of 11 games in relief? Why not?

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Rangers Sign Joe Nathan

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, the Texas Rangers have signed former Twins closer Joe Nathan to a two-year, $14.5M contract that includes an option for 2014. Sorry Timo. Apparently, Nathan was uninterested in the Mets’ generous and complex offer that … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Josh Stinson

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

Like the last analysis, we have a very small sample size with which to make an evaluation on Josh Stinson. And like Chris Schwinden, Stinson was pitching at the end of a long season — for all we know, his … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Chris Schwinden

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Joe Janish

Due to a predetermined innings limit, Chris Schwinden was supposed to make only one Major League start — which turned out to be a 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves on September 8th. Although it was an inauspicious debut, it … Continue reading →

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