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.

Best Comments This Week

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

A quick review of some of the best comments found either here on MetsToday or on other sites in response to something written on MetsToday …

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A Look Back: Michael Young

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

From time to time during this offseason, we’re going to randomly look back at some MetsToday posts from the past and see how they look now, with the benefit of hindsight. To start, I offer you this suggestion made in … Continue reading →

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Fearless Free Agent Predictions

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

With the Hot Stove Season in full effect, and free agents dancing around the open market, I give you my fearless free agent predictions for this offseason.

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Lastings Milledge To Star in Japanese Baseball Reality Show

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

Former Mets #1 draft pick and almost-superstar Lastings Milledge will be starring in a Japanese baseball reality show based on the movie “Mr. Baseball”, according to a source close to The Situation (hat tip to loyal MetsToday reader and commenter … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Jason Isringhausen

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

When Jason Isringhausen walked off of a softball field and into spring training in Port St. Lucie, expectations were low. After all, the 38-year-old hadn’t thrown a big-league pitch in almost two years — and even then, it was only … Continue reading →

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Wally Backman Rejects Nationals

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to Bob Klapisch, Wally Backman has rejected an offer by Davey Johnson to join the Nationals’ coaching staff, and instead will accept the Mets’ offer to manage the AAA Buffalo Bisons in 2012.

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Mets Unlikely To Re-sign Jose Reyes

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

Funny, I did not realize that the Mets “exclusivity period” to negotiate with Jose Reyes had passed as of last Thursday. Why? Perhaps because I kept waiting to hear news from “a person close to the situation” regarding a rumored … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Ryota Igarashi

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Joe Janish

Recently, the Mets declined their option to bring Ryota Igarashi back for the 2012 season, thus ending yet another Japanese import gone bad. Of course, the Mets’ experience with transplanted Asian ballplayers hasn’t been all bad; Tsuyoshi Shinjo was a … Continue reading →

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