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 2010 Commercial

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

I thought it would be fun to take a look at the TV commercial that inspired us all right around this time last year. In the comments, please post your favorite part of this 30-second spot.

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Ollie’s Best Chance

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

Oliver Perez was, unsurprisingly, unimpressive in his latest spring training outing, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks in three innings. His velocity “jumped” to the 84-88 MPH range, which is still much too slow for someone … Continue reading →

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Dykstra is as “Nails” as Sheen

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

Surely, you’ve seen or heard something about the recent activities of Charlie Sheen. Well, former Met Lenny Dykstra seems determined to either ride on the coattails of Mr. Sheen, or establish a similarly reliable voice. For example, Lenny compares himself … Continue reading →

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What If the Mets Rebuilt in 2008?

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

Every once in a while I like to look back at MetsToday posts from the past, when the team appeared to be better and my writing was much more interesting (yet, ironically, had a much smaller audience). So I went … Continue reading →

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Update On The Animal

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

From the “Where They Are Now” files …. Kevin Kernan of the NY Post has a nice article on Chris Carter, who is now in Tampa Bay. When “The Animal” first signed with the Rays, it seemed like an idea … Continue reading →

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Nick Evans Fans May Get Their Wish

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

You know the old adage “be careful what you wish for” ? In the case of the Nick Evans Fan Club — an underground, but rapidly growing movement — we may get our wish of seeing Evans on the Mets’ … Continue reading →

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Cappy Kinda Crappy

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

Random notes on Tuesday afternoon’s televised split-squad spring training game between the Mets and Nationals. Chris Capuano was hammered by the Nats bats. Hitters looked very comfortable in the box against him, took good swings and made solid, hard contact … Continue reading →

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Beltran Shut Down

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

After one game playing in the DH role, Carlos Beltran has been shut down for a minimum of five days. Beltran’s official statement, as released through the Mets’ PR department: I felt a little discomfort in my left knee last … Continue reading →

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