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.

The Passion Behind the Mets Blogs

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

Longtime professional journalist, radio personality, and sports-talk show host John Strubel recently wrote a great article getting inside the heads and hearts of Mets bloggers, including Kerel Cooper, Ed Ryan, Chris McShane, and yours truly. To get an idea what … Continue reading →

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Emerald Diamond: Try Before You Buy

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

I’m pushing The Emerald Diamond again because I sincerely believe it is a great gift for a hard-core baseball fan, and I know how hard it can be to find a Christmas gift for some people. But don’t take it … Continue reading →

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Dan Wheeler Signs with Red Sox

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to ESPN, the Red Sox have reached an agreement with free agent and former Met reliever Dan Wheeler. OK, it’s been over six years since Wheeler was a Met, but the stupidity in cutting him loose back then still … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift for the Irish Baseball Fan

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

It’s a week before Christmas but there is still time to get some last-minute gifts. One that I recommend highly for ALL baseball fans — but in particular, those who happen to have Irish ancestry — is The Emerald Diamond. … Continue reading →

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Phil Humber Claimed by Oakland Athletics

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to Bob Dutton’s tweet and MLB.com, the Oakland A’s have claimed former Mets prospect Phil Humber off waivers from the Kansas City Royals. Ironically, Humber was placed on waivers to make room on the 40-man roster after the Royals … Continue reading →

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Steve Phillips Was Right After All

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Joe Janish

On national television in May 2009, Steve Phillips made the bold statement that the Mets should trade Carlos Beltran. This caused quite a ruckus in the blogosphere, but I supported the idea. Mind you, my argument for dealing Beltran was … Continue reading →

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Would You Extend Jose Reyes?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets have publicly admitted that 2011 will be a year of “assessment” and salary dumping — and if they can find a way to compete through this season-long evaluation, it will be a bonus. The “new normal” for Mets … Continue reading →

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Comparison: 1990 Mets and 2011 Phillies

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

The 1990 Mets looked great on paper, headed by what looked like the best starting rotation seen in Flushing since the days of Seaver, Koosman, and Matlack. It looked like this: 1. Dwight Gooden 2. Frank Viola 3. David Cone … Continue reading →

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