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 Game 29: Win Over Pirates

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 10 Pirates 1 Even without the managerial genius of their fearless leader, the Mets were able to paste a AAA club. With the suspended gangsta Jerry Manuel enjoying cocktails with fellow playa Omar Minaya in a fly suite behind … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 28: Win Over Pirates

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Pirates 3 The game was much closer than the final score indicates. As usual, the Mets got on the board first with a two-run initial inning, but rookie Jonathan Niese allowed the Bucs to battle back with two … Continue reading →

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Going to the Game

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

I’ll be attending tonight’s game at Citi Field, as a guest of these fine people, so the postgame will come later than usual, or possibly not until Saturday morning. I will NOT be live blogging the game — though I … Continue reading →

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Was Obstruction the Right Call?

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Last night’s obstruction call is getting a lot of attention, but I don’t get it. First, let’s look at the definition of “obstruction”, according to the MLB Rule Book, section 2.00: OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while … Continue reading →

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Mets – Pirates Quick Preview

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Pirates shove into Flushing for a three-game set with the Metropolitans … though I doubt they’ll arrive by ship. They do, however, come battle-scarred. After a surprising 11-7 start, the Bucs have lost their sixth consecutive game and nine … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Eli From Brooklyn gives a play-by-play of his first trek to Citi Field. David Lennon discusses Danny Murphy’s future at first base. That would be fine development to support my Mike Hargrove comparison. Joe D at MetsmerizedOnline compares Johan’s brilliant … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 27: Win Over Phillies

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Phillies 5 The Mets jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the third inning, and appeared on the way to a laugher. However, the offense took the rest of the day off, and the Phillies chipped out five … Continue reading →

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Manny’s Performance Enhancement for the Bedroom

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

As it turns out, the drug that Manny Ramirez tested positive for was a SEXUAL enhancer, not unlike Viagra. According to Yahoo’s Tim Brown and Steve Henson: The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the substance is supposed … Continue reading →

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