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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 40: Win Over Astros

Mets 7 Astros 4 The Mets win the weekend and head home with their heads held high, finishing their quick road trip 4-2.

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Rockies

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to bat this afternoon against Rockies righthander Aneurys Rodriguez: 1. Jose Reyes SS 2. Josh Thole C 3. David Wright 3B 4. Carlos Beltran RF 5. Jason Bay LF 6. Daniel Murphy … Continue reading

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Mets Game 39: Loss to Astros

Astros 7 Mets 3 A day after showing us why the Astros are a last-place team, the Mets showed us why they remain a last-place team.

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Mets Game 38: Win Over Astros

Mets 6 Astros 4 A good sign: the Mets can beat the worst teams in baseball. If nothing else, it suggests that the Mets may not be among the bottom-feeders.

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Mets Game 37: Win Over Rockies

Carlos Beltran 6 Mets 9 Rockies 5 If Carlos Beltran hits three homers and no one is there to see them, do they count? Carlos Beltran strapped the Mets to his back and carried them to victory over the Colorado … Continue reading

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Today’s Mets Lineup

According to reports, the weather in Denver is pretty wet, so there may or may not be a game today / tonight. Looking at the lineup created by Terry Collins, I’m hoping the game is rained out. Here it is: … Continue reading

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Over Their Heads?

Last week I heard an interview on XM MLB with Pirates GM Neal Huntington, whose Pittsburgh club is finally threatening to assemble a winning record — which would be the first time since Barry Bonds left town in 1992 (no … Continue reading

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Mets Game 36: Win Over Rockies

Mets 4 Rockies 3 It’s nice to once in a while be on the winning end of a one-run game.

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