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.

Mets Game 34: Loss to Nationals

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

Nationals 6 Mets 4 Burning rubber is not something the Mets do well. For the sixth time in as many chances, the Mets failed to take the “rubber match” of a three-game series. As a result, the Nationals enter Thursday … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with Jose Reyes?

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

If it were still April, the “shaking off the rust” excuse would still apply to Jose Reyes. However, we’re now getting into mid-May, and Reyes is floundering with a .229 batting average and a .281 OBP. Those certainly are not … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 33: Win Over Nationals

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Nationals 6 The last time the Mets brought up a lefthanded-hitting slugger from AAA, they went on a 10-1 run. Tonight, lefthanded-hitting slugger Chris Carter — fresh up from AAA — ripped a double to drive in the … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Nationals

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

About a month ago, Washington walked into Flushing and beat the Mets two out of three — a series that ended with Livan Hernandez outdueling Johan Santana. At the time, many people had preconceived notions about each team’s prospects — … Continue reading →

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Animal in the House

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Chris “The Animal” Carter is finally a Met. Carter — who had been acquired for Billy Wagner in a late-season 2009 deal with the Red Sox — has been promoted to the big club. Veteran pinch-hitter Frank Catalanotto was DFA’d … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 32: Loss to Nationals

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Nationals 3 Mets 2 Another close game, but the Mets fall short. Game Notes John Maine pitched fairly well, tossing 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and 4 walks. I couldn’t tell by the off-kilter angle of … Continue reading →

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Offseason Strategy Working So Far

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Based on the knee-jerk reactions displayed by the Mets front office the past few years, one might compare their offseason strategy to that old saying, “close the barn door after the horse has bolted”. In other words, the Mets are … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Oliver Perez

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

After yet another painful showing, it’s time to wonder what in the world the Mets should do with Oliver Perez. Perez pitched into the fourth inning only because of a combination of great defense, sheer luck, and illogical managing by … Continue reading →

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