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.

Fernando Tatis Could Return to Mets

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

From Mike Puma of the New York Post: According to an industry source, if Carlos Delgado is not re-signed, Fernando Tatis is a strong candidate to rejoin the Mets next season. The organization continues to monitor Delgado’s progress in the … Continue reading →

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Art Shamsky Rekindled

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

Art Shamsky has re-launched his offical website, and it’s looking good. Nice to see the internet can properly rekindle Mets history, since the Mets themselves are incapable. Be sure to check it out and “eduMETcate” yourself. James K at Amazin … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Brian Stokes for Gary Matthews, Jr.

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Joe Janish

It appears to be a done deal: Jon Heyman has reported on SI.com that the Mets have sent Brian Stokes to the Angels for outfielder Gary Matthews, Jr. The Mets will be responsible for paying only $2M of the remaining … Continue reading →

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Gary Matthews Jr. Returning to Flushing?

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Joe Janish

Jon Heyman says the Mets are on the verge of acquiring Gary Matthews, Jr. from the Angels, with the Angels paying the majority of the $23M left on his ridiculous contract. No official word on who is going the other … Continue reading →

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Comeback Candidates: Wilson, Edmonds

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

It’s recently been reported that both Preston Wilson and Jim Edmonds are looking to make comebacks. Both players were best known as centerfielders, and the Mets — whether they realize it or not — are desperate for outfield depth, particularly … Continue reading →

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Octavio Dotel Signs with Pirates

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

They’re dropping like flies … Setup man extraordinaire and former Met Octavio Dotel has signed a one-year deal with the Pirates, presumably to be their closer. This really isn’t news to Mets fans because the Mets have PLENTY of bullpen … Continue reading →

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Joel Pineiro Signs with Angels

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

Another target of Omar Minaya has chosen greener pastures — starting pitcher Joel Pineiro has signed with the Angels for two years, $16M. Personally, I’m indifferent, since I see Pineiro

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Jeremy Reed, Cory Sullivan Sign Elsewhere

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Joe Janish

About a year ago, it didn’t make sense to me that the Mets were collecting light-hitting, slick-fielding, lefthanded-hitting centerfielders. After all, Carlos Beltran was entrenched in center, Angel Pagan appeared to be a capable backup, and the front office was … Continue reading →

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