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.

Mets Claim Jack Egbert

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

In a surprise move to bolster their pitching staff, the Mets have claimed Jack Egbert off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and added him to their 40-man roster. I say “surprise” because it’s rare to see a roster move … Continue reading →

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Game 154: Win Over Marlins

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Marlins 5 If this were 1960, the season would be over — and the Mets would have finished on a high note. Instead, we have eight more games to muddle through, and can only hope our favorite team … Continue reading →

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Octavio Dotel Would Like to Pitch for the Mets

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

MLBTradeRumors picked up this tidbit from the Chicago Sun-Times: Octavio Dotel said he approached the club about his immediate future and a contract extension last month and was told he wasn’t in the plans. The reliever at least appreciated the … Continue reading →

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More Mess News

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Oh, did I misspell “Mets” in the headline? Sorry, I get the words confused when discussing the baseball club in Flushing. As if the last ten games of the season aren’t dragging enough … According to Mack’s Mets, Tobi Stoner … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 153: Loss to Braves

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Braves 5 Mets 2 Hope springs eternal. Except in Flushing, in September, 2009. Unless you’re a Braves fan. The Mets helped keep the Braves impossible Wild Card hopes alive by rolling over early. I have to admit hope drained from … Continue reading →

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Where Is Adam Bostick?

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Back in August — long after the Mets exited the Wild Card race — the one thing we had to look forward to were the September call-ups. Sure, the games played would be meaningless, but we’d get a chance to … Continue reading →

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Next Year’s Left Fielder

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times (thanks to a link via MLBTradeRumors), Jermaine Dye does not have a future with the White Sox. Dye and the ChiSox have a mutual $12M option for 2010, and there is no … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 152: Loss to Braves

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Braves 3 Mets 1 The Mets were down by only a run for most of this game — in fact they were winning for a few minutes — but there was never a point where I felt, “hey, they have … Continue reading →

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