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.

Jeff Wilpon To Be Interviewed By Sandy Alderson

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to multiple reports, Sandy Alderson will be meeting with Jeff Wilpon at some point this week in regard to the Mets’ opening in their front office. Hopefully, Jeff gets a haircut, wears his best suit, arrives on time, and … Continue reading →

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Mets Forget Part of Announcement

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Joe Janish

It’s been a few days since the Mets announced that Omar Minaya had been “relieved of his duties” and that the option for 2011 on Jerry Manuel’s contract would not be exercised. During that same day I waited to see … Continue reading →

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Will the Sun Come Up On Monday?

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to various sources (first reported by Matt Pignataro on 7 Train to Shea), the Mets will announce that both manager Jerry Manuel and GM Omar Minaya will be fired on Monday. This in direct opposition to what Fred Wilpon … Continue reading →

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Off-Topic: Mets Rejects

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Joe Janish

So I’m looking at the rosters of the teams whose seasons are continuing — i.e., playing in the postseason — and I notice there are a number of players who were dumped by the Mets since Opening Day 2009. Here … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 162: Loss to Nationals

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Joe Janish

Nationals 2 Mets 1 Finally, it’s over. Meaning, the game — which lasted 14 wretched frames — the season, and the Omar Minaya / Jerry Manuel regime. Fittingly, Oliver Perez was the losing pitcher, coming into the game in the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 161: Win Over Nationals

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Nationals 2 The Mets took one step closer toward fulfilling Ken Davidoff’s preseason prediction of an 80-82 season. I’m texting Ken now for lottery numbers. Game Notes Reliever Raul Valdes started the game and went 5 innings despite … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 160: Win Over Nationals

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 2 Nationals 1 These up-and-coming Mets are quite entertaining! Pat Misch (I seem to remember him around this time last year) spun 8 brilliant frames and young Josh Thole hit a solo homer in the bottom of the tenth … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 159: Loss to Brewers

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Brewers 9 Mets 2 I believe the term is “playing out the string”. Game Notes Tough game for Dillon Gee, but hey, we couldn’t expect him to continue to pitch as far above expectations as he had done in his … Continue reading →

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