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.

Joe Girardi Will Not Be Fired

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

If you think the Mets just had a rough series with their chief division rival, visit River Avenue Blues to read the pain Yankees fans are feeling after getting swept by the Red Sox. Despite the sweep, Pinstripe Alley announces … Continue reading →

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John Maine to the DL

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

An hour after The New York Times reported that moving John Maine’s start back one day was “not serious“, it was reported on SNY that Maine was placed on the 15-day disabled list. I’m thinking the Mets might want to … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 58: Loss to Phillies

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phillies 6 Mets 3 Based on the starting pitching matchup, we thought for sure this game would be a high-scoring, barn-burner. Instead, Tim Redding and Jamie Moyer produced the best-pitched outings of the series. Redding lived up to his billing … Continue reading →

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Raul Ibanez Can’t Read !

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

But he sure can hit. A big hullabaloo focused on Raul Ibanez’ caustic response to the suggestion that he’s on PEDs has permeated all sports media today. I resisted for hours, then finally chose to investigate the whole story. In … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Gifts

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Father’s day is ten days away … what did you get for your dad? If your dad is a backyard chef or a bookworm, then you may want to check out the new and improved Mets Today Store – Beta, … Continue reading →

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Burning the K-Rod at Both Ends

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Francisco Rodriguez pitched two innings in last night’s loss, but Mets manager Jerry Manuel assured reporters after the game that his high-priced closer would be “ready to go” in the series finale tonight. After all, he’d thrown “less than 30 … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 57: Loss to Phillies

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phillies 5 Mets 4 Per the script, the Mets jumped out to a 4-1 lead early. Unfortunately, they didn’t finish with the same exuberance. It’s not a common occasion to chase Cole Hamels from the game after five innings, 11 … Continue reading →

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Keith: Latin Players Reason for Willie Randolph’s Firing

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Keith Hernandez was a guest on the Leonard Lopate Show yesterday afternoon, talking baseball and promoting a book he wrote with Matt Silverman called Shea Good Bye: The Untold Inside Story of the Historic 2008 … Continue reading →

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