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 Injury Updates

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

No need to panic — not one Mets player went down with an injury in the past 24 hours. Perhaps the most significant injury to affect the Mets occurred to an opponent — red-hot Raul Ibanez has been placed on … Continue reading →

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Next Stop: Mediocrity

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Aptly named Priced Out of the Citi compares Jerry Manuel’s .500 edict to the NYC subway system — and he wants OFF the train. Will Sommer of MetsFansForever has a fascinating Q & A with one of the most interesting, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 64: Loss to Orioles

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Orioles 5 Mets 4 Not even Frankie Rodriguez is immune to the failure disease permeating the New York Mets. Given a one-run lead to hold, K-Rod allowed two hits, walked two batters, and allowed two runs to hand the victory … Continue reading →

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Four Things Wrong with Treading Water

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

For the second time in as many weeks, Jerry Manuel publicly stated that the goal for his team is to “play .500 ball” until the key Mets — Jose Reyes and Carlos Delgado — come off the disabled list. We … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana is Fixed

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to Dan Warthen — by way of Adam Rubin and other media outlets — Johan Santana had a very good bullpen session, during which he addressed and fixed an issue with his pitching motion. From Rubin’s blog: Pitching coach … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 63: Loss to Orioles

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

Orioles 6 Mets 4 The Mets were behind from the beginning, and never once took a lead. Tim Redding allowed 4 runs on 7 hits and 4 walks in his 5 1/3 innings of work, but left the game with … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 62: Win Over Orioles

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Orioles 4 For once, the Mets did what they were supposed to do. Mike Pelfrey pitched a solid game, the defense was sharp, and the offense stayed within itself and took advantage of their opponent’s miscues to come … Continue reading →

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Quick Preview: Mets vs. Orioles

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets travel to Baltimore to take on the Orioles for a three-game series of interleague action. Game One: Mike Pelfrey (4-2, 4.68 ERA) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (4-6, 5.52 ERA) Guthrie is more or less the Baltimore ace, and it … Continue reading →

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