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 20: Win Over Diamondbacks

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Diamondbacks 1 The Mets won two games in a row for the first time since April 3, improving their record to 7-13 behind the fine pitching of Mike Pelfrey.

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What If Pelfrey Pitches Well Tonight?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

After seeing him struggle mightily in his first four starts of the season, we as Mets fans naturally would like to see Mike Pelfrey pitch well for a change. However, if he does pitch well, there could be a drama … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Diamondbacks

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

Tonight’s Mets lineup against lefthander Joe Saunders of the Diamondbacks: Jose Reyes – SS Dan Murphy – 2B David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Jason Bay – LF Ike Davis – 1B Mike Nickeas – C Jason Pridie … Continue reading →

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Mets Promote Pridie, DL Pagan?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to the lineup distributed by the Mets’ PR department, Jason Pridie is batting eighth and playing centerfield. Adam Rubin tweeted that Pridie has been promoted and Angel Pagan is likely to be going to the DL. Pridie was hitting … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Diamondbacks

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

The 8-9 Diamondbacks are coming off a loss to the Reds as they enter Flushing to face the Mets in a three-game series. Let’s take a look at the pitching matchups.

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Bud Selig’s Double Standard

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

What is Bud Selig’s definition of “the best interest of baseball” ? We know the clause is subjective and can be loosely interpreted depending on the commissioner’s end goal (be it Bud Selig, Bowie Kuhn, Ford Frick, or any other … Continue reading →

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Brad Emaus Returned To Blue Jays

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Rule 5 pick and Opening Day second baseman Brad Emaus was returned to the Toronto Blue Jays; he will report to AAA Las Vegas. For those unaware, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. I … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 19: Win Over Astros

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Astros 1 Maybe Terry Collins should get thrown out of the first inning of every game.

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