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.

Happy Birthday Roy Lee Jackson

Happy birthday today to Roy Lee Jackson. One of my earliest memories of visiting Shea Stadium was in 1980, with Roy Lee Jackson starting the game for the Mets. I think it might have been an Old Timer’s Day, but … Continue reading

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Mets Game 27: Loss to Phillies

Phillies 2 Mets 1 Holding the opposing team to two runs usually means you have a great chance to win — particularly when playing at a hitter-friendly park such as Citzens Bank. Unless, of course, you are facing Roy Halladay.

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Mets Game 26: Loss to Phillies

Philles 10 Mets 3 This was the game that — on paper — was the Mets’ best chance to win out of the three-game series.

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Inside Look: Phillies

Big test coming up for the Mets this weekend as they play the big bad Phillies. To get an idea of what’s going on with our phavorite team from Philadelphia, I called on fellow ESPN SweetSpot blogger Bill Baer of … Continue reading

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Mets Game 25: Loss To Nationals

Nationals 4 Mets 3 All good things must come to an end.

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Mets Game 24: Win Over Nationals

Mets 6 Nationals 3 After falling behind 3-2, the Mets fought back and went ahead in the top of the ninth with a bleeder, a blooper, a bunt, a sacrifice fly, and a bouncer — proving that “small ball” still … Continue reading

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Nationals

Tonight’s Mets lineup against Washington Nationals lefthander Tom Gorzelanny: Jose Reyes – SS Justin Turner – 2B David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Jason Bay – LF Ike Davis – 1B Scott Hairston – CF Mike Nickeas – … Continue reading

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Mets Game 23: Win Over Nationals

Mets 6 Nationals 4 Five in a row, gotta be pleased about that.

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