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 48: Win Over Cubs

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Cubs 4 The Cubs looked so bad, the umpires called the game rather than put the Chicago fans through the misery of watching nine innings of ineptitude.

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Tonight’s Lineup vs. Cubs

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Chicago Cubs righthander Casey Coleman. BTW, game time is 8:05 PM; I incorrectly listed it as 7:35 in last night’s postgame recap. Jose Reyes – SS Josh Thole … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 47: Loss to Cubs

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

Cubs 11 Mets 1 This was an overall sloppy, lackadaisical game by the Mets. Maybe Wilpongate had nothing to do with it, but it sure was an incredible coincidence that their worst-played game of the year followed Fred Wilpon’s public … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 43: Win Over Nationals

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 1 Nationals 0 No shutouts until game 42 and then they go back-to-back.

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Marlins

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is tonight’s Mets lineup facing Ricky Nolasco of the Florida Marlins: Jose Reyes – SS Josh Thole – C Carlos Beltran – RF Jason Bay – LF Daniel Murphy – 1B Justin Turner – 3B Jason Pridie – CF … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Marlins

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s pretty wet outside, but in the event the game is played tonight, here is the lineup the Mets will send to bat against Marlins righthander Josh Johnson: Jose Reyes SS Willie Harris 3B Carlos Beltran RF Jason Bay LF … Continue reading →

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David Wright Placed On DL with Back Injury

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

David Wright has been placed on the 15-day DL after an MRI showed the possibility of a stress fracture in his back. It is assumed that the injury originally occurred when Wright made a diving tag on Carlos Lee last … Continue reading →

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Brain Tumor Awareness Night

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

Did you know that May is “Brain Tumor Awareness Month”? Further, in case a Saturday night game against the Phillies isn’t enough of a reason to head out to Citi Field, you may want to head to Flushing on May … Continue reading →

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