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.

Would You Trade for Michael Young?

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Texas Rangers have an interesting situation on their hands at the moment: what to do with Michael Young?

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7 DUPACR: Hubie Brooks

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 7 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, I select former #7 Hubie Brooks to represent the day. I’m certain that many of you are wondering why it wasn’t Eddie Kranepool. I’ll tell you why: because to me, Hubie Brooks … Continue reading →

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8 DUPACR: The Kid

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 8 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, we honor “The Kid”, Gary Carter. Before the PEDs era of Todd Hundley and Mike Piazza arrived, Carter was the best offensive catcher ever to wear a Mets uniform — and some … Continue reading →

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9 DUPACR: Gregg Jefferies

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 9 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, the focus is on former wunderkind Gregg Jefferies. Jefferies was supposed to be the next Pete Rose — and the greatest offensive player ever produced by the Mets farm system, next to … Continue reading →

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10 DUPACR: Rusty Staub

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

Some of you may be saying, “Joe, Rusty wore #4!”. He did, it’s true. And in fact, his best years as a Met occurred when he wore a single digit. But I was fairly young when Rusty was singlehandedly hitting … Continue reading →

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11 DUPACR: Lenny Randle

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Joe Janish

There are 11 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report to spring training, and today I’m honoring former #11 Lenny Randle. To be perfectly blunt, Randle was (and still is) a nut job. But he was ours. A switch-hitter with speed … Continue reading →

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12 DUPACR: John Stearns

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 12 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, we honor former #12 John Stearns. Why Stearns? If you are a loyal MetsToday reader, you know I have a special place in my heart for all catchers. Stearns in particular was … Continue reading →

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13 DUPACR: Edgardo Alfonzo

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 13 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, we mark the day with former #13 Edgardo Alfonzo. “Fonzie” was a key player for the last Met team to win the NL pennant, a quiet leader who spent his first four … Continue reading →

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