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.

Managerial Experience: Does It Matter?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

It is a foregone conclusion that Jerry Manuel is a lame duck and will not be returning to manage the Mets in 2011. That said, the search is on for his replacement … though, we don’t know whether that search … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 120: Win Over Astros

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Astros 2 It took long enough, but eventually, the Mets outlasted the Astros in a 14-inning snorefest. Blame Geoff Blum for 5 extra innings that none of us needed to experience. Game Notes R.A. Dickey‘s dancing knuckler befuddled … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 119: Loss to Astros

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

Astros 4 Mets 3 Ace starter Johan Santana pitched another complete game, but hurled less than 9 frames, allowed 4 runs, and was saddled with a loss. Does anyone care? Game Notes All 4 runs Santana gave up were earned, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 118: Win Over Astros

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Astros 1 Closer? Who needs a closer? The Mets began the After K-Rod Era in fine style, taking a close one from the Astros — and sealing the deal with a save by Hisanori Takahashi. But see, that’s … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 117: Loss to Phillies

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Joe Janish

Phillies 3 Mets 1 At what point do the Mets do something about the offense? Even if it is “change for the sake of change” ? The Mets lost a close one, but scored only one run against a very … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 116: Loss to Phillies

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

Phillies 4 Mets 0 You can’t blame Pat Misch for this one. Misch made the most of his first MLB start in 2010, going six innings and allowing only one unearned run on 8 hits and 2 walks. It was … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Activated, Mets Remain Impotent

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to The New York Times, Francisco Rodriguez has completed his two-day suspension, has agreed to participate in anger management treatment, and will return to the Mets roster today. Per The Times: In fact, the Mets were considering a more … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 115: Win Over Phillies

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 1 Phillies 0 The R.A. Dickey dreamscape continues … For the first time in 42 games — about a month and a half — the Mets won back-to-back games. And it took two straight shutouts, the first time they … Continue reading →

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