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 Game 120: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 5 Mets 3 Remember when the Mets were four games over .500? It wasn’t that long ago. Well now they’re four games under .500 for the first time since June 4th.

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Diamondbacks

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Diamondbacks pitcher Jason Marquis: Angel Pagan – CF Justin Turner – 2B David Wright – 3B Lucas Duda – 1B Jason Bay – LF Josh Thole – C … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 119: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 6 Mets 4 There was a point early in this game when I thought the Mets had a genuine chance to win. They fought back from a two-run deficit to tie the game, then scored another pair to take … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Diamondbacks

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Hudson: Angel Pagan – CF Willie Harris – 2B David Wright – 3B Lucas Duda – 1B Jason Bay – LF Ronny Paulino – C … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 118: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 4 Mets 3 If nothing else, these feisty Mets keep things interesting from out number one through twenty-seven.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Diamondbacks

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy. Kennedy is 14-3? How did that happen? I wonder if the Yankees wish they still had him rather than, say, Phil Hughes? Though, the … Continue reading →

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Time for Dillon Gee To Make Adjustments?

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

In the game recap of his last start, I suggested that opposing teams may have developed an accurate scouting report on Dillon Gee. When he faces the Diamondbacks hitters tonight, it will be the second time they’ve seen him. Will … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 117: Loss to Padres

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Joe Janish

Padres 3 Mets 2 Instead of a series win, the Mets get a split with one of the weakest teams in the NL. In the process, they fall a game below the Flushing .500.

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