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 Lineup: Chris Young Bats Cleanup

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Joe Janish

Here is tonight’s Mets lineup vs. Cardinals lefty Tyler Lyons: Eric Young Jr., lf Curtis Granderson, rf David Wright, 3b Chris Young, cf Daniel Murphy, 2b Josh Satin, 1b Travis d’Arnaud, c Ruben Tejada, ss Jenrry Mejia, rhp Chris Young … Continue reading →

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Mets Promote Abreu, Demote Brown

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Joe Janish

It’s official: Bobby Abreu is a Met (at least for today). To make room on the roster, Andrew Brown is sent to AAA Las Vegas.

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Mets to Promote Bobby Abreu – Will Josh Satin Be Demoted?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Joe Janish

Buzz around the blogosphere is Bobby Abreu will be joining the Mets in Flushing by game time tonight. Abreu has an opt-out clause in his minor-league deal that expires on April 30. He’s hitting .395 with a .489 OBP in … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 18: Win Over Braves

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Braves 3 Mets outlast Braves in a 14-inning snoozefest.

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Curtis Granderson Moves to Two Spot

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Joe Janish

Here are this afternoon’s lineups: Braves Jason Heyward, rf B.J. Upton, cf Freddie Freeman, 1b Justin Upton, lf Chris Johnson, 3b Dan Uggla, 2b Andrelton Simmons, ss Gerald Laird, c David Hale, rhp Mets Eric Young Jr., lf Curtis Granderson, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 17: Loss to Braves

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Joe Janish

Braves 7 Mets 5 Mets rally in the ninth but fall short as they lose the game and the series. However, there’s still a chance to salvage one on Sunday.

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Mets Game 16: Loss To Braves

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 0 Mets nearly no-hit by someone from the scrap heap.

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Mets Trade Ike Davis To Pirates

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Joe Janish

Somewhat fittingly, the Mets pass Ike Davis over to Pittsburgh.

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