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.

2009 Analysis: Jeremy Reed

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

When the Mets sent 7 players to Seattle and Cleveland last December in a three-team deal centered around J.J. Putz, Jeremy Reed was an afterthought. As it turned out, Reed had more of an impact on the Mets than the … Continue reading →

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Wilson Valdez Signed – But Not By Mets

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

After providing stellar defense and hitting .256 through 41 games as a replacement shortstop / utilityman for the Mets, Wilson Valdez was not re-signed and given the chance to test the market. It didn’t take long for Valdez to find … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-10 Offseason | 1 Comment

Manuel Motivated – Minaya Next?

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

So far, the Mets are making good on their promise to overhaul the entire organization, from top to bottom. It is no coincidence that a number of former managers — such as Bob Melvin and Eric Wedge — were considered … Continue reading →

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Jones, Gonzalez, Vizquel Off the Table

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

The first free agents of this winter’s pool have agreed to terms with new teams: Alex Gonzalez has moved on to the Toronto Blue Jays, and both Andruw Jones and Omar Vizquel are moving from Texas to the Chicago White … Continue reading →

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Rate the Mets Free Agent Targets

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

With a four-day weekend coming up, you’re bound to have some downtime. During those doldrums, have fun rating the Mets Free Agent Targets. There are 83 players to vote for, on a scale of 1 through 10. It’s completely up … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-10 Offseason | 5 Comments

Giving Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

On the day before Thanksgiving, I’d like to take this time to give thanks to you, the reader of MetsToday, for visiting and for sharing your opinions in the comments section. Without you, it would be pretty boring here. In … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-10 Offseason | 2 Comments

2009 Analysis: Angel Pagan

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Flashy leadoff man or flash in the pan? That is the $64,000 question when it comes to Angel Pagan. At times, Angel Pagan displayed a marvelous skill set, lashing line drives to all fields, running the bases like a madman, … Continue reading →

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Should They Pay Or Just Say No?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

First the Mets say they’re going to pay, then they say maybe not. They already have the second-highest payroll in MLB, and Jeff Wilpon claims the Mets will continue to spend as much as anyone to improve the team. But will they? And more importantly, should they? Continue reading →

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