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.

Luis Castillo Released By Phillies

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Adam Rubin is reporting that Luis Castillo has been released by the Phillies. Good to know; in case Brad Emaus flops there is an experienced veteran second sacker out there who the Mets can pick up for the league minimum. … Continue reading →

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Nick Evans Headed to Buffalo

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

According to Sandy Alderson, Nick Evans has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to AAA Buffalo.

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Isringhausen To Stay in Port St. Lucie

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Adam Rubin has reported that Jason Isringhausen will remain back in Port St. Lucie for at least another two weeks. However, that’s no guarantee that he’ll be with the Mets in the near future. Per Rubin’s post: If another team … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Eddie Kunz

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you haven’t heard, the Mets have traded former first-round pick Eddie Kunz to the Padres for another former first-rounder, Allan Dykstra. This news is over a day old, but I’ve been trying to develop a reaction to it. … Continue reading →

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More Financial Bad News for Mets Owners

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

In what has become our weekly financial update on Sterling Equities, it appears that Saul Katz and Fred Wilpon have another business that’s struggling with money.

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Will Izzy Go to Philly?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

If the tweets of Adam Rubin and Steve Popper are any indication, Jason Isringhausen has yet to decide whether or not to accept the Mets’ “offer” of staying in warm and sunny Florida to further build up his arm. Considering … Continue reading →

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Conference Call with Terry Collins

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

I had the pleasure of participating in a conference call with Mets manager Terry Collins on Tuesday night. I didn’t get home in time to record the entire call, so you may want to check out MetsBlog, which has posted … Continue reading →

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Boyer In, Acosta Out, Bay To DL?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Joe Janish

Contrary to reports from last night, Manny Acosta will NOT make the Mets’ Opening Day roster — he has been designated for assignment — and Blaine Boyer WILL be the final piece to the bullpen puzzle. Personally, I agree with … Continue reading →

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