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 108: Loss to Nationals

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

Nationals 3 Mets 2 You can’t blame Scott Hairston for this one.

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Nationals

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann: Jose Reyes – SS Willie Harris – 2B Dan Murphy – 1B David Wright – 3B Angel Pagan – CF Jason Bay – … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 107: Loss to Nationals

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Nationals 3 Mets 0 After scoring 8 or more runs in four straight games, the Mets get blanked by a replacement pitcher who was manhandled by the Buffalo Bisons less than a week ago. Go figure … baseball is a … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Nationals

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Washington Nationals pitcher and Staten Island native Jason Marquis Yunesky Maya: Jose Reyes – SS Justin Turner – 2B Dan Murphy – 1B David Wright – 3B Angel … Continue reading →

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Phillies Acquire Hunter Pence

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to ESPN, the Phillies have completed a deal to acquire Astros outfielder Hunter Pence. Reportedly, the main players sent to the Astros include Phillies prospects Jarred Cosart, Jonathan Singleton, Josh Zeid, and a player to be named later. Domonic … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 106: Win Over Nationals

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Nationals 5 The Mets winning streak extends to 5 as the Mets go four games over .500 for the first time all year.

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Mets Game 105: Win Over Reds

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 10 Reds 9 The sweep that almost wasn’t.

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More Mets On the Move?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Joe Janish

With the trading deadline less than three days away, and Carlos Beltran off to San Francisco, one has to believe that the Mets are still wheeling and dealing — despite the public poker face displayed by Sandy Alderson. So what … Continue reading →

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