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.

Once Again, Would Mets Sign Pujols?

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

A little over a month ago I wondered aloud if the Mets would consider signing Albert Pujols — if indeed he became a free agent at the end of the 2011 season. Back then, the idea that Pujols would become … Continue reading →

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Jenrry Mejia As Reliever?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, on Friday afternoon Adam Rubin of ESPN-NY reported that Dan Warthen envisions Jenrry Mejia’s future in a big-league bullpen — not a starting rotation. So glad we’re all on the same page, guys. We wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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1 DUPACR: Mookie Wilson

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

We’re down to the nitty-gritty, folks: there is 1 Day Until Pitchers And Catchers Report (yes, I’m aware there are already players running around the grounds of Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie — but they are doing so on … Continue reading →

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2 DUPACR: Mackey Sasser

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

With only 2 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, we honor the day with former #2 Mackey Sasser. Why Mackey Sasser, as opposed to some other former Met who wore #2? I have to admit that this post almost honored … Continue reading →

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3 DUPACR: Bud Harrelson

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 3 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, we offer a cool, refreshing Bud — Bud Harrelson, that is. Derrel McKinley Harrelson was signed by the Mets in 1963 (there was no draft until 1965), and made such an impression … Continue reading →

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4 DUPACR: Ron Swoboda

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

NOTE: this was supposed to go up yesterday, but I had technical difficulties; I couldn’t get an internet connection from the Johannesburg airport in South Africa. Oh, didn’t I mention I was on a business trip in South Africa since … Continue reading →

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5 DUPACR: John Olerud

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 5 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, we honor the day with former #5 John Olerud. Why not David Wright? Because this series is about remembering Mets from the past. I hope the day we remember D-Wright as a … Continue reading →

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6 DUPACR: Wally Backman

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 6 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, I chose former #6 Wally Backman to represent the day. Are you surprised? If so then you don’t come by here often. Wally — like many of the ’86 Mets — was … Continue reading →

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