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.

Inside Look: Washington Nationals

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Mets host the Washington Nationals for a three-game set this weekend, and the series loser will likely be in the NL cellar come Monday. Bet you didn’t think of that, did you? Kind of scary, but true. Both teams … Continue reading →

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Should Luis Castillo Lead Off?

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Joe Janish

From the MetsToday mail bag, a reader suggests: Can Castillo be our leadoff man? A high OBP. Can still steal some. And not enough power for driving runners in. Perfect for when nobody is on base. I know the argument … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 3: Loss to Marlins

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

Marlins 3 Mets 1 Fish pitching held the Mets to one measly run on seven hits and no walks as a solid outing by Jon Niese was wasted. Without the benefit of the Marlins making mistakes on the mound and … Continue reading →

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Ruben Tejada at Second Base

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

Loyal MetsToday reader and occasional contributor Matt Himelfarb brought up a good point in the comments section today: I know its’ not really relevant to the outcome, but after Jerry made a double switch replacing Castillo with Tejada- i think … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 2: Loss to Marlins

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

Marlins 7 Mets 6 So much for the afterglow. The Mets were removed from the top of the NL East in a game that was so poorly played by the Marlins, it resembled a high school JV contest. For six … Continue reading →

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Good Signs from Game One

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Joe Janish

Yes, I’m still basking in the glow of first place and undefeated status. It may disappear quickly, so let’s take a look at some positive signs while we still can … Johan Santana’s Slider He didn’t have his best stuff, … Continue reading →

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MetsToday Sells Out

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

After over four years, 2511 posts, and over 9000 comments, MetsToday finally made the big time: it is now the official Mets blog of the ESPN SweetSpot, headed by Rob Neyer. Ah, so that explains the ESPN bar at the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 1: Win Over Marlins

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Marlins 1 It couldn’t be a better day. Beautiful, sunny, warm weather, an old-fashioned pitchers’ duel for five frames, followed by an offensive outburst by the home team. And by the late afternoon, the Mets notched their first … Continue reading →

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