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.

Jerry Manuel Likes Citi Field

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

After last night’s ballgame, and during the postgame show on SNY, Mets manager Jerry Manuel was asked how Citi Field “played”, and whether he thought the expansive park was “fair”. Jerry’s response: “I like the park …. I like it … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 105: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 6 Mets 5 A split would’ve been so nice … but at least the hometown boys gave us a ballgame! The game appeared over within minutes after it started, as recent callup Nelson Figueroa allowed 6 runs on 10 … Continue reading →

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Why Back to Back?

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Recent news funneling from Flushing and Port St. Lucie is that both Billy Wagner and J.J. Putz are on the mend and could be back in big league uniforms within the next few weeks. Wagner is ahead of Putz, as … Continue reading →

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Update On Jeff Wilpon and Pro Ball

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Last week we discovered an inconsistency between the published bio / resume of Mets COO Jeff Wilpon and the memory of the 1983 Jamestown Expos manager. Again, for your indulgence … this is what has been the “canned” bio for … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 104: Loss to Diamondbacks

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 5 Mets 2 In this game, a contrast of efficiencies. And we’re not talking about housing.

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Remembering Thurman Munson

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Today is the 30th anniversary of the death of Thurman Munson. Yes, I know this is a Mets blog but it’s also my blog, and “Thurm” was, hands-down, my favorite baseball player of all time — and the reason I … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 103: Win Over Diamondbacks

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Diamondbacks 6 Mr. Beltran, take your time — we have a very capable switch-hitting centerfielder doing just fine while you’re on the mend. Angel Pagan blasted a grand slam in the bottom of the eighth to lift the … Continue reading →

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Dangers of the Trading Deadline

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

Maybe it wasn’t so bad that the Mets remained status quo through the July 31 trading deadline. After all, imagine how the organization would be lambasted if, for example, they traded someone the day before that player’s bobblehead day? As … Continue reading →

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