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.

K-Rod: You Be the Judge

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Some comments from various people “close to the situation” in regard to the K-Rod incident of the other night, courtesy of ESPN … The 28-year-old closer went into the family lounge, hauled Pena into an adjoining tunnel and “repeatedly hit … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 114: Win Over Rockies

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Rockies 0 Johan Santana bails out the Mets by pitching a complete-game, 4-hit shutout. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Game Notes Santana struck out 10 and walked 2, expending only 115 pitches. It is his second brilliant outing in … Continue reading →

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K-Rod KOs Father-in-Law

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets rollercoaster season turned toward the bizarre when it was reported by Kevin Burkhardt on SNY that closer Francisco Rodriguez was involved in an altercation that resulted in his father-in-law being transported via ambulance to a hospital after Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 113: Loss to Rockies

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Rockies 6 Mets 2 As late as the 7th inning, the Mets looked like they might add to their already MLB-leading total of 16 shutouts. Instead, they added to their MLB-leading total of grand slams allowed, pushing the number to … Continue reading →

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Pat Misch May Start on Saturday

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Adam Rubin of ESPN-NY is reporting that Pat Misch was pulled after 55 pitches on Tuesday night and is likely to be promoted to the Mets to make a start on Saturday vs. the Phillies. This possibility was furthered after … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 112: Win Over Rockies

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 1 Rockies 0 Has Mike Pelfrey returned? Pelfrey was brilliant through 7 innings, shutting out the Rockies in a 122-pitch effort en route to his first win since June 25th and his 11th of the season. With this win, … Continue reading →

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Jeff Francoeur Requests Trade

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Two days after Fernando Martinez was promoted to — presumably — take playing time away from Jeff Francoeur, Francoeur’s representatives have let the Mets know he is open to a trade. From Andy McCullough’s article in the Star-Ledger: “We want … Continue reading →

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F-Mart and Francoeur

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

A few days ago, Fernando Martinez was inexplicably promoted to MLB after hitting .255 in AAA Buffalo. I say “inexplicably” because

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