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.

Bosox Brimming at Third Base

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Red Sox made official the signing of third baseman Adrian Beltre, and at the same time announced the trade of Casey Kotchman for Bill Hall. Hall can play every outfield and infield position, but has played more MLB games … Continue reading →

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Royals Sign Arguelles

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

MLB.com is reporting that the Royals have signed 19-year-old righthanded pitcher Noel Arguelles to a five-year, $7M Major League contract. Despite his young age, the Cuban defector has extensive international experience and is highly touted as. According to Royals GM … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Russ Adams

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

MMMEeeetss zzazasign RRRRRRRRRRussa;ldkja; Adddddd Sorry … I was shaking with so much excitement when I heard the news that the Mets signed Russ Adams that I could barely type! Yes, it’s true — the Mets have finally landed a low-cost, … Continue reading →

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Will Roberto Alomar Get Into the Hall of Fame?

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

Today we will find out what players have been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and among the candidates is former Met Roberto Alomar. Many consider Alomar to be the very best defensive second baseman in baseball history. That … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay, Beirut, Siberia

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Only days before Jason Bay agreed to a deal with the New York Mets, Peter Gammons told listeners of WEEI that Bay would “rather be playing in Beirut than Queens”. And a day after Bay agreed to play in Queens, … Continue reading →

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Castillo for Lowell?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

So Jerry Crasnick of ESPN claims he heard about the Mets and Red Sox discussing a swap of Luis Castillo and Mike Lowell. Really? Because it doesn’t make much sense from any angle whatsoever. First of all, the Red Sox … Continue reading →

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Judging F-Mart’s Debut

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

For once, I agree with Marty Noble. And it’s unfortunate.

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Phillies Sign Baez, Cubs Sign Byrd

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Danys Baez to a two-year contract. The veteran righty reliever missed all of 2008 due to an elbow injury requiring Tommy John surgery, and came back last year to pitch in 59 games and post … Continue reading →

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