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.

Off Topic: Congrats to Don Mattingly

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

Since the Mets are barely interesting, and will continue to be until at least early November — when the World Series is over and MLB teams are allowed to make announcements again — we will mix in “Off Topic” posts … Continue reading →

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Game 148: Loss to Braves

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 4 After playing 4 games in Class C against Pittsburgh, the Mets were quickly reminded that Major League teams make few mistakes and usually have to be beaten; the better ones don’t beat themselves senselessly at every … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 147: Win Over Pirates

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets Pirates If the Mets played the Pirates all the time, they’d have clinched the pennant by now. OK, that’s a little silly … but imagine how the season might have gone if only the Mets played the Pirates in … Continue reading →

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Will the Manager Be the Big Acquisition?

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

Ken Davidoff reports that the Mets are already discussing names for various leadership roles, including the on-field manager: It doesn’t sound as though Bobby V. is the favorite, however. The Mets will be hesitant to pay Valentine the “star manager” … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 146: Win Over Pirates

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Pirates 7 Thankfully, there weren’t too many impressionable kids in the stands, and hopefully, there weren’t too many aspiring youngsters watching the game on TV — because the Mets and Pirates put on a clinic on how NOT … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 145: Win Over Pirates

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Pirates 1 R.A. Dickey continued the feel-good story of the year, cruising to his eleventh win of the season and enjoying an abnormally ample attack from the Mets’ offense: 9 runs on 14 hits, including 5 for extra … Continue reading →

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Can Teufel Toughen the Mets?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets have hinted at hiring their next manager from within; at the same time, many believe that the person will have ties to previous success in a Mets uniform. At least one individual fits both requirements: Tim Teufel. Those … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 144: Win Over Pirates

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 1 Pirates 0 Those who had the patience to sit through a rain delay and almost ten innings of scoreless, scintillating baseball were rewarded with a win by the home team. Ruben Tejada ripped a one-out double off reliever … Continue reading →

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