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.

Why Bobby Valentine Won’t Be the Next Mets Manager

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Ever since Willie Randolph was fired — and probably even before — there has been a groundswell supporting the return of Bobby Valentine to Flushing as manager of the futiles. As time goes on, the legend of Bobby spreads further … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Elmer Dessens

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

Every time I want to write off Elmer Dessens, he comes back and disproves my assertion that he stinks. Still, I maintain that he does not have the talent to pitch in the big leagues, and his incredible stat line … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Manny Acosta

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

Who would have thought, before the 2010 season began, that Manny Acosta would appear in 41 games for the New York Mets? As some may point out, Acosta is similar to Mariano Rivera in that he’s righthanded and from Panama; … Continue reading →

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2010 Mets Player Evaluations

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

While the Mets continue their GM hiring charade (c’mon, was there ever a question once Sandy Alderson emerged as a candidate?) for the foreseeable future, we will individually review the 2010 performances of the players currently on the Mets roster. … Continue reading →

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Mets Fans’ Dream Come True

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

OK, maybe seeing the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers face off in the World Series isn’t exactly a “dream” for a Mets fan. But a World Series played between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees is pretty … Continue reading →

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Review of 2010 Predictions

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

Prior to Opening Day, I sat down at McFaddens in front of a camera with a fruity beer, Kerel Cooper of OnTheBlack and Dave Doyle of Mets Report. We discussed a number of topics, including predictions for the 2010 season. … Continue reading →

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Why the Love for John Ricco?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

Quick: find a Yankees fan and ask him/her who the Yanks’ assistant GM is. No idea? Huh. (BTW, we’ve played this game before.) Now, as a Mets fan, I bet you know who the current Mets assistant GM is; it’s … Continue reading →

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Off-Topic: A Matchup Not To Be Missed

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Joe Janish

On Saturday night at 7:30 PM the Phillies will face the Giants in Philadelphia to begin the NLCS. While it’s true I’m a Mets fan, I’m a BASEBALL fan first, and therefore excited to watch this game. Why? Because it … Continue reading →

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