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 79: Win Over Tigers

Mets 14 Tigers 3 Finally, the Mets break the Flushing 500, and do it with a flourish.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Tigers

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Tigers righthander Rick Porcello:

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What You Need To Know About the Tigers

With the Mets in Tigertown, and most of us Flushing fans unfamiliar with the teams playing in the Adulterated League (the one still experimenting with the designated pinch-hitter), I’ve called on fellow SweetSpot blogger and longtime internet friend Mike McClary … Continue reading

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Ice Belongs in the Freezer

In many ways, this 2011 season is reminding me of 2005 — though, in reverse.

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Sweet Sixteen

Tonight’s game against the Tigers marks the beginning of a vital 16-game stretch for the New York Mets. Between now and July 17th, the Mets play 16 games. Why did I pick the 17th? It was mostly arbitrary, but by … Continue reading

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Call for Contributors

MetsToday is currently seeking a few good people to contribute to the blog.

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Mets Game 78: Win Over Rangers

Mets 8 Rangers 5 There’s the the Indy 500, the Fortune 500, the card game “500”, and a movie called 500 Days of Summer. And then there is the New York Mets’ magical mystery tour in pursuit of the .500 … Continue reading

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Mets Game 77: Win Over Rangers

Mets 14 Rangers 5 Those who took the Rangers and the 6 1/2 point spread lost their shirts, as the Mets pulled an upset in Arlington.

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