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.

Five Reasons Mets Fans Should Root for the Phillies

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s a Mets fan’s worst nightmare: Phillies vs. Yankees in the World Series. Many will simply avoid the Fall Classic altogether. The rest will begrudgingly watch — but it’s darn near impossible to invest yourself in a ballgame without pulling … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Josh Thole

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

Josh Thole made the improbable jump from A-ball in 2008 to MLB in 2009 — making a pit-stop in AA Binghamton in between. After hitting .321 in his 17-game September debut, and delighting fans with his youth, energy, and choked-up … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Brian Schneider

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

There was a time that Brian Schneider was an agile receiver with a great glove, strong arm, and the added bonus of some pop in his bat. In fact I can remember when Omar Minaya was GM of the Expos, … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Omir Santos

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s safe to say that Omir Santos exceeded expectations in 2009. Santos was signed as a minor league free agent in mid-January, an under-the-radar move lost among announcements such as Casey Fossum, Bobby Kielty, and Valerio de Los Santos — … Continue reading →

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Will Holliday or Bay Affect Francoeur?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Matt Holliday / Jason Bay buzz is heating up, with the latest news that the Red Sox will not attempt to re-sign Bay but may go after Adrian Gonzalez instead. Further, word from San Francisco is that the Giants … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Darren O’Day

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

Hey! Darren O’Day wasn’t on the team by Game 162 — in fact he was gone before the end of April. So what the heck is he doing as part of the 2009 analysis? It’s a sore spot, that’s why … Continue reading →

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Beltran to Boston?

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

The buzz from the Boston Herald is that the Red Sox might consider calling the Mets about Carlos Beltran this winter, in the event that Jason Bay is not re-signed. (Hat tip to Ed at MetsFever) Note I stated “buzz” … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Tobi Stoner

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

The photo to the left sort of sums up the season for Tobi Stoner, one that seemed destined for a storybook ending, but somehow fell short. You might say it was … upended. Stoner began his journey to the big … Continue reading →

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