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 Tony Phillips

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Today, April 25th, is the birthday of former super utilityman Tony Phillips, who played in 52 games for the Mets in 1998. Phillips was picked up at the trade deadline from the

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How Can Shoulder Injuries Be Prevented?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

I remember back in the day that the worst words a pitcher could hear were “rotator cuff”. Using those two words together was worse than cursing. Of course, “rotator cuff” on its own is completely harmless — it is an … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 22: Win Over Diamondbacks

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Diamondbacks 4 I feel like I keep writing the same headline, over and over. The Mets complete the sweep, dusting away the D-Backs in an Easter Sunday victory.

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Diamondbacks

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

Herewith the lineup the New York Mets will send to the plate to face Armando Galarraga of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Easter Sunday, 2011: Jose Reyes – SS Daniel Murphy – 2B David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 21: Win Over Diamondbacks

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Diamondbacks 3 Look out, National League — here come the Mets! The Mets won their third consecutive game, tying their longest winning streak of the season.

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Rockies Trade for Brad Emaus

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

Well that didn’t take long … the Blue Jays have traded infielder Brad Emaus to the Colorado Rockies for minor-league pitcher Chris Malone.

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Mets Birthdays for April 23

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

A warm happy birthday today to former Mets

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Diamondbacks

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

Assuming the weather holds up, this is the Mets lineup today against Barry Enright and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game time is 1:10 PM. Jose Reyes – SS Daniel Murphy – 2B David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Jason … Continue reading →

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