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.

The REAL Bobby Parnell

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

No, there is no such Twitter account as bobbyparnell_thereal (yet). It turns out that MLB Networks used a photo of someone else to promote Bobby Parnell’s start tonight … and the person who caught the error was none other than … Continue reading →

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Update On Mets Prospects

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

For everyone looking forward to 2010 and beyond (and I do assume, that’s “everyone”), John Sickels has posted an update to his New York Mets prospect list. I encourage you to take a gander and then come back to suggest … Continue reading →

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Ricco On the Rise – and Recommended Francoeur Deal

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Adam Rubin, Mets insiders believe that John Ricco will eventually replace Omar Minaya as the Mets GM. Certainly, Ricco’s sudden plunge into the role of public speaker for the team is a supporting clue. Also in Rubin’s report: … Continue reading →

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The Dan Murphy Myth

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Last year, a determined and serious young man leapfrogged over AAA into the big leagues and became a fan favorite for his hustle, energy, and line-drive bat. Perhaps most importantly, Danny Murphy was “home-grown” — a ballplayer drafted by the … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Billy Wagner (and JJ Putz)

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

Reports are that Billy Wagner is throwing 94 MPH and, barring a setback in Florida on Friday, could return to Flushing as soon as Sunday. Naturally, the plan will be to showcase the lefthander, in the hopes of pulling off … Continue reading →

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Cavalry Updates

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

In the old westerns, there would be an image of the cavalry arriving from the distance. But the men on horses would be moving TOWARD the camera, not AWAY. In the case of the Mets, it appears the cavalry is … Continue reading →

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Brewers DFA Bill Hall

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

As part of a flurry of moves intended to shake up the ballclub, the Milwaukee Brewers have designated Billy Hall for assignment. Hall has another year and over $8M left on his contract, a hefty sum unlikely to be picked … Continue reading →

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Viva Pedro Martinez

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

As if things couldn’t get worse for Mets fans, Pedro Martinez made good in his first start in 2009, allowing the Cubs 3 runs on 7 hits in 5 innings en route to his first win as a Philadelphia Phillie. … Continue reading →

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