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.

Game Day Open Thread: May 29 at Milwaukee

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

Fire away …

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Mike, Matt: Can We Duel Already?

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

It seems so long ago, but this wasn’t the first time Mike Francesa criticized Matt Cerrone. Mike says “who cares what Matt Cerrone thinks“? Matt addresses the comment, then removes the post. Then Mike backtracks (a little). The bloggers unite, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 49: Loss to Brewers

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

Brewers 2 Mets 0 The bad news: the 1969 Mets record of 42 consecutive scoreless innings remains intact. Sorry, no good news. Johan Santana and Yovani Gallardo locked horns in a good old fashioned pitchers’ duel — a real barn-burner … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 48: Win Over Phillies

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Phillies 0 Run for cover! Do not leave your home! At any moment, frogs and toads are certain to fall from a blue and orange-tinged sky, signifying the rapture! Cataclysm is near! Or maybe the Mets shutting out … Continue reading →

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Lineup: Mets Game 48 vs. Phillies

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

Straight from the Mets’ PR Department, tonight’s lineup vs. Cole Hamels and the Phillies: Jose Reyes – SS Luis Castillo – 2B Jason Bay – LF Ike Davis – 1B David Wright – 3B Angel Pagan – CF Jeff Francoeur … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 47: Win Over Phillies

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Phillies 0 Who are these Mets? Who are those Phillies? The Mets won their fourth in a row — beating the Yankees and Phillies — and their fifth of their last six. They’ve shut out the Phillies in … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 47 vs. Phillies: Lineup

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Here is the Mets lineup for tonight’s game vs. the Phillies: Jose Reyes – SS Luis Castillo – 2B Jason Bay – LF Ike Davis – 1B David Wright – 3B Angel Pagan – CF Rod Barajas – C Jeff … Continue reading →

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Darryl Strawberry to Open Restaurant

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Never mind the hullabaloo stirred up by the Straw Man the other day in the Mets’ clubhouse — Darryl Strawberry has much more interesting news to convey: his own restaurant. According to Grub Street, Darryl Strawberry will be opening a … Continue reading →

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