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.

Manuel: You People Are Confused

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, I’m re-posting a pearl of wisdom from Jerry Manuel. It is for everyone who is “confused” and thinks that J.J. Putz was “overused” by pitching in 19 of the team’s first 33 ballgames (a pace … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

At TheRopolitans, Andrew Vazzano has a very bleak diatribe on Willets Point, the dilapidated neighborhood surrounding Citi Field. In a post titled “Journey to Metca”, Matthew Silverman describes his trip to a fan’s basement that holds more Mets memorabilia than … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 34: Win Over Giants

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Giants 4 Once again the Mets got on the board first. Once again their starting pitcher gave them a 6+ inning, “quality start”. Once again the bullpen blew a save in the late innings. And once again –this … Continue reading →

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JJ Putz Kaputz

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Earlier today, Mets GM Omar Minaya announced that J.J. Putz took an MRI that revealed inflammation in the back of his right elbow. Additionally, it was reported that Putz has a bone spur in that same elbow. Per Minaya: “He’s … Continue reading →

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Mets – Giants Quick Preview

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets begin a four-game series in San Francisco tonight at 10:15 PM EST. Here’s the rundown … Game One: John Maine (3-2, 4.54 ERA) vs. Jonathan Sanchez (1-3, 4.78 ERA)This is the matchup of borderline enigmas. Both Maine and … Continue reading →

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Pearls of Wisdom

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

We are starting a new section here, to celebrate the genius that is Jerry Manuel. For nearly a year now, Jerry has been dropping zen-like pearls of wisdom from his lips, empowering others and placing the game of baseball in … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

NY Sports Dog is putting Jerry Manuel on notice. Interesting timing, right before the first West Coast road trip … Matt Pignataro thinks Jose Reyes should be benched Bob Klapisch says the Mets are playing with fool’s gold It’s Mets … Continue reading →

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Figgy Up Niese Down Delgado Unknown

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Some quick news bites for the New York Mets … Jonathan Niese has been optioned back down to AAA Buffalo after a tough 4-inning start against the Braves. Nelson Figueroa replaces Niese on the 25-man roster, and, presumably, in the … Continue reading →

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