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.

Rusted Tin

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Yesterday’s “Tweet of the Day” honor goes to NotJeffWilpon:

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Fernando Martinez Has Hamstring Issue

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

It never ends for the talented and heralded Mets prospect; the latest news is that Fernando Martinez has a hamstring issue. Comment away.

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Will White Sox Call for K-Rod?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Way back in the early days of this past December, I suggested that the Chicago White Sox could have interest in Francisco Rodriguez. The reaction was mixed — in terms of how realistic such a trade might be. Yesterday, Christina … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Atlanta Braves

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Mets subject themselves to a three-game series in Atlanta this weekend, and to get an idea on what’s happening with the Braves, I’ve called on fellow ESPN SweetSpot Blogger Peter Hjort of Capitol Avenue Club. My questions are in … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 13: Loss to Rockies

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Rockies 9 Mets 4 After Terry Collins said last night that the team needed to go 9-2 in their next 11 games, I’m assuming the plan is to rip off a nine-game winning streak. Good luck with that.

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Boof Bonser Out for the Year

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Breaking news: Mets AAA pitcher Boof Bonser is undergoing Tommy John surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2011 season. Not a huge loss from this blogger’s perspective, since I didn’t think Bonser had much value anyway. This elbow … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 12: Loss to Rockies

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Rockies 6 Mets 5 Ooof. Punch in the gut. The Mets grab an early lead, lose it, fall further behind, then mount a riveting comeback in the bottom of the ninth. With the bases loaded, two outs, and a full … Continue reading →

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Today’s Mets Lineup Game 1 of DH vs. Rockies

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Jose Reyes – SS Daniel Murphy – 2B David Wright – 3B Ike Davis – 1B Angel Pagan – CF Willie Harris – LF Scott Hairston – RF Josh Thole – C R.A. Dickey – P

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