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 18: Win Over Braves

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Braves 1 Suddenly, things are looking up. The Mets beat the Braves for the second consecutive time and simultaneously won their second straight series on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Flushing. Game Notes Jon Niese pitched 5 1/3 … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Pat Zachry

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

The day June 15, 1977 lives in infany as the darkest day in Mets history. For those too young to remember, it was the day that the Mets traded “The Franchise” — Tom Seaver — to the Reds in return … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 17: Win Over Braves

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Braves 2 Jerry Manuel is a genius. Manuel finally followed through with his brilliant plan of batting Jose Reyes in the third spot of the lineup, Reyes had a great day at the plate, and the Mets won. … Continue reading →

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Adam Bostick Suspended for PEDs

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to a press release put out by the Kansas City Royals, former Mets farmhand Adam Bostick has been suspended for 50 games after a second positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Atlanta Braves

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

The 8-7 Braves come to Flushing this weekend for a three-game series against the 7-9 Mets. With the two teams fairly close in regard to won-loss records, this is an important matchup for the first month of the season. Two … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 16: Win Over Cubs

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Cubs 2 The Mets did nearly everything they could to give Chicago the game, but in the end the Cubs just weren’t interested. As a result, the Metropolitans won their first series of 2010. Game Notes Johan Santana … Continue reading →

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Backman Blow-up with the Posse

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Joe Janish

It’s time for another installment of “Playing for Peanuts,” starring current Brooklyn Cyclones manager Wally Backman. Of course, “Playing for Peanuts” is a TV show about Wally’s team in 2007 – the South Georgia Peanuts. It’s a quirky, crazy story … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 15: Loss to Cubs

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

Cubs 9 Mets 3 Oliver Perez was so-so, the bullpen was awful, the offense was languid. Put it all together and you end the evening with an “L”. Game Notes Ollie was unlike himself — he was neither spectacular nor … Continue reading →

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