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 Game 130: Loss to Cubs

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cubs 11 Mets 4 The Bobby Parnell Experiment took another step backward. Parnell allowed 8 runs on 9 hits and 2 walks in 4 2/3 innings, capped by a grand-slam homerun. The offense scored four early runs against Ryan Dempster, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 129: Loss to Cubs

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cubs 5 Mets 2 Waiting to lose … that’s what it looks like these Mets are doing lately. Pat Misch was hit hard by the Cubs batters, but most were outs or foul balls, and others were knocked down by … Continue reading →

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Yankees Block Carter – So What?

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Yesterday I thought we’d reached a low point when the DFA of a career minor leaguer caused excitement in the Mets blogosphere. Today, I’m seeing we fans sink even lower in this steep abyss of failure and mediocrity we’re calling … Continue reading →

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Who’s Next for DL, Albert Pujols and PEDs

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

MetsmerizedOnline hears from scouts around the league that Francisco Rodriguez could be the latest Met hiding an injury. The same article also displays some frighteningly awful numbers from K-Rod since the All-Star break. Also on MMO, Joe D wonders if … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 128: Win Over Marlins

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 10 Marlins 3 Wow … where did that come from? Just when you thought the dilapidated Mets couldn’t buy a win, the offense erupts for ten runs and Tim Redding holds the Fish to three runs in six and … Continue reading →

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On Matt Murton

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

You know your team’s organization is in big trouble when the DFA of a 27-year-old career minor leaguer sparks a flurry of posts throughout the blogosphere. In case you hadn’t heard, the Colorado Rockies have DFA’d Matt Murton to make … Continue reading →

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Lost Pinky, Chat Josh Thole, and the Wilpon Downfall

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

Dave Singer at New York Sports Dog points out that, like their favorite team, Mets bloggers have also been struggling with injuries all season — with several on the DL. However, reports of my pinky’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. … Continue reading →

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Mets Injuries: Not Bad Luck

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

After having his knee examined, Oliver Perez has been shut down and scheduled for season-ending surgery because of patella tendon tendinosis. No word on whether he will have his head examined. Johan Santana will have elbow surgery. J.J. Putz has … Continue reading →

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