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 DFA Emil Brown

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

Before I could get around to announcing Emil Brown’s promotion to the Mets, he’s been designated for assignment. The move is to make room for Ryan Church, who is 100% and ready to contribute. It is assumed Church will start … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 54: Loss to Nationals

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Nationals 1 Nothing to do here but chalk it up to a bad day. From his very first pitch, John Maine was absolutely pasted by the Nats hitters — even the outs were hit hard. He struggled mightily … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 53: Win Over Nationals

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Nationals 1 Sparked by fearless leader Carlos Beltran, the New York Mets showed tremendous resolve, grittiness, determination, and gumption in beating the Washington Nationals in ten innings. Beltran led the offense with a booming double in the first … Continue reading →

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Your Leader Drives a Bus

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

I’m not getting all the media hype about Carlos Beltran’s comments yesterday, and how it is Beltran becoming a “leader”. Anyone who has played a team sport would not be inspired by anything Beltran has ever said publicly. Nearly every … Continue reading →

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New Trainer on Staff, and Other Links

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

TheRopolitans broke the news of the newest addition to the Mets’ medical staff. This may be the biggest acquisition of the season. RumBunter has an open letter to Carlos Beltran MetsBlog mulls over the replacements for Jose Reyes. DisgruntledMetsFan outlines … Continue reading →

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What the Mets Do Next

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Much of the Mets’ chances for success this year relied on the bat of Carlos Delgado, who is out until at least mid-July. But, Gary Sheffield stepped up and filled some of the void in the middle of the lineup … Continue reading →

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Elbows and Hamstrings

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Sorta sounds like a Dr. Seuss book, or a Rufus Wainwright song, no? Elbows and hamstrings, finger strains and dislocations, groin pulls and labrum tears, and recently some stomach bugs … I do not like them, Mets fan I am, … Continue reading →

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Why the Pirates are Better than the Mets

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Carlos Beltran, after missing the first two games of the series against the Pirates, hit a double and a homerun in third contest, and afterward had these inspiring words: The reality is, coming here to Pittsburgh and getting swept, for … Continue reading →

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