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.

What the Roster was Supposed to Look Like

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

A recent quip by Jerry Manuel from Adam Rubin’s blog prompted this post: At one point postgame, Manuel praised the organization’s front office for having such depth that R.A. Dickey and Hisanori Takahashi were available to step into the rotation. … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 63: Win Over Orioles

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 11 Orioles 4 This is the way to beat the worst team in baseball — handily, in a “laugher”. The Mets finally pasted the Orioles, as the offensive went ballistic on Baltimore pitching, en route to a three-game sweep … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 63 Open Thread

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Wow, I turn on the TV a few minutes after game time and it’s 5-0 Mets. Comment away …

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Mets Game 62: Win Over Orioles

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Orioles 1 Two down, one to go … The Mets beat Baltimore for the second straight night, behind the brilliant pitching of Hisanori Takahashi and the general lack of interest by the Orioles. To me, the O’s resemble … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Orioles

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

You’ve watched one Orioles game but that doesn’t make you an expert, does it? So we’ve called on an Oriole expert and fellow SweetSpot Blogger Dave McNeill of Weaver’s Tantrum. The Orioles are in a state of flux, having recently … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 61: Win Over Orioles

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Orioles 1 Faced with the challenge of playing MLB’s worst team, the Mets rose to the occasion and whipped the Orioles in Baltimore. After seeing the futile O’s flailing after floaters from the fingertips of R.A. Dickey, it … Continue reading →

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Jeff Suppan Signs with Cardinals

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Generally speaking, a Mets fan could care less if a nondescript .500 pitcher whose career is hanging on a thread was released and re-signed with a random club in the NL Central. But it’s Jeff Suppan, and he signed with … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 60: Win Over Padres

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Padres 0 Niese was nice. After the ace messed the bed, the young lefty made it. As a result, the Mets took a series from the former first-place team in the NL West — in the process knocking … Continue reading →

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