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.

Jerry Grote Speaks About Catching

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

During my time at Citi Field yesterday, I had the chance to speak with former Mets catcher Jerry Grote. A big thrill for me, since he, Thurman Munson, John Stearns, and Johnny Bench were the four men who inspired me … Continue reading →

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Remembering (and Meeting) Matt Franco

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

As part of my “all-access pass” yesterday, I was able to speak with Matt Franco — though informally and briefly. He was constantly smiling and genuinely happy to be in Citi Field and connecting with the fans. Just about every … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 11: Loss to Rockies

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

Rockies 5 Mets 4 Close, but no cigar. The illusion drawn by Terry Collins is that if only one pitch or one hit in each game went differently, the team could easily be 9-2. First, I’m not sure I agree, … Continue reading →

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Mets 10th Man

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

With the Mets stumbling a bit out of the gate, there’s no need to panic. Rather, it’s time to join together and support our boys and help motivate them to victory. Here is one example of a particularly inspirational Mets … Continue reading →

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Izzy To Be Setup Man?

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

Per Anthony DiComo on Mets.com:

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Whether the Weather Affects Beltran’s Knee

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

The wild weather of the Northeast has certainly played havoc with our daily lives — but what about Carlos Beltran’s knees?

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Jason At Bay For Two More Weeks

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to Sandy Alderson, Jason Bay is unlikely to return to the Mets before April 26th. This news completely conflicts with manager Terry Collins’ suggestion earlier this week that Bay would return this weekend “in a perfect world”. Well, in … Continue reading →

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The Next Three Games

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

After last night’s rainout, the schedule has been amended. Tonight’s game begins as scheduled at 7:10 PM. Jonathon Niese will start for the Mets against Esmil Rogers of the Rockies. On Thursday, the Mets and Rockies will engage in a … Continue reading →

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