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 Are Hiring – Apply Now

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

Need a job? The Mets are hiring … apply now. Hat tip to Tandy Law, which just so happens to be a specialist in employment law.

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Dickey Not Soft, Izzy Displays Deuce

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

Some notes about the Monday afternoon spring training game between the Mets and Tigers, televised on SNY.

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What’s the Point of Hairston and Harris?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

It occurred to me that both Scott Hairston and Willie Harris have a very good chance of making the 25-man roster when spring training breaks in late March. Why?

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11 Potential Owners of the New York Mets

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

1. Mark Zuckerberg So many reasons this makes sense, not the least of which is Zuckerberg’s local roots. Also, the Mets’ official blue color is pretty close to Facebook’s blue, and Zuckerberg can leverage FB’s many billions to pay off … Continue reading →

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Mets Beat Up Bosox Farm Team

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Mets looked formidable in their spring training action on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, it didn’t provide much information for us, since the Mets had more or less their starting MLBers facing a combination of players who will split their time … Continue reading →

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Ollie Gets Another Life

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Joe Janish

A few notes regarding yesterdays televised exhibition “split squad” game between the Mets and Cardinals … Oliver Perez was

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Flashback: Spring Training 1991

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Joe Janish

Hope springs eternal, they say, and spring training hopes … er, something. Anyway I thought it might be fun to take a look back at a random Mets spring training of the past. In this case, I chose 1991. What … Continue reading →

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Around the Blogs

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Joe Janish

Who — or Hu — is on second? A “guess” poster on TheRopolitans breaks down the second base situation in Port St. Lucie. Adam Rubin of ESPN-NY takes a stab at the projected 25-man roster. Sadly, I don’t see Nick … Continue reading →

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