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 7: Win Over Braves

Mets 4 Braves 0 The Mets beat the mighty Braves on Hank Aaron Night.

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What is a Platelet-rich Plasma Injection and Would it Have Helped Bobby Parnell?

In the latest episode of The Fix, Angel Borrelli and I discuss the following: – How can a pitcher know the difference between “normal soreness” and a pain that requires medical attention? – What is a “platelet-rich plasma injection” and … Continue reading

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Bobby Parnell Will Have Tommy John Surgery

Bobby Parnell has decided to have Tommy John surgery, and, as a result, will be out for the rest of 2014.

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Mets Game 6: Loss to Reds

Reds 2 Mets 1 Mets and Reds lock up in a pitchers’ duel on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The day reminded me of my youth; it could’ve easily been 1977, with Jerry Koosman going pitch-for-pitch against Jack Billingham, waiting for … Continue reading

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Mets Game 5: Win Over Reds

Mets 6 Reds 3 Well, now who is going to play first base?

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Mets Game 5 vs. Reds: Lineups

Today’s lineups:

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Mets Game 4: Win Over Reds

Lucas Duda 4 Jay Bruce 3 One down, 89 to go. Is it safe to say that Lucas Duda at 1B was the right decision — at least, for this game?

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Mets Game 4: Lineup vs. Reds

Here are tonight’s lineups for the Mets and Reds, including Terry Collins‘ choice of first baseman for the next two weeks:

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