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.

Home Plate Seats for Sale 50 Percent Off

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Premium seats at Citi Field behind home plate will be available for auction later this month, thanks to the Bernie Madoff Estate. Opening bid is half off the face value of the tickets … and it includes a parking pass! Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Game Blacked Out

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

Wanna Watch the Mets this Saturday? Hop a plane to Miami, because that’s the only way you’ll see it in its entirety. Thanks to a FOX blackout restriction, and a concert, the Mets-Marlins game won’t be seen on TV until 7pm. Continue reading →

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Actually, Scott, I Had Forgotten

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

In our first installment of the new category “Where They Are Now”, we look at, and listen to, Scott Schoeneweis, a homegrown Jersey native who brought us two seasons and many innings of joy. In particular, we study the things by which we remember him most. Continue reading →

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Mets Game 1: Win Over Reds

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

It was as if the Mets were following a script written by Omar Minaya, as they beat the Cincinnati Reds to win the first game of the 2009 season. Continue reading →

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Wild Mets Predictions

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

How many triples will Jose Reyes? How many Putz jerseys will be sold? Who is the tortoise and who is the hare? What will Gary Sheffield’s impact be? What does Bobby Seay have to do with anything? Read on to see Joe’s wild and wacky Mets predictions. Continue reading →

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National League Predictions

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Who will win the Cy Young Award? The MVP? The batting title? Rookie of the Year? Will the Cubs run away with Central? Which Francisco will be the saves leader, Rodriguez or Cordero? Can Manny carry the Dodgers over a full season? What team will surprise everyone? Read and argue with Joe’s predictions, none of which are guaranteed. Continue reading →

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Final Tuneup vs. Red Sox

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Oliver Perez Ollie was an absolute disaster from pitch one. Dan Warthen and Jerry Manuel can bitch at him all they want about being in shape and earning his keep, but the bottom line is that there is a mechanical … Continue reading →

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Mets 25-Man Roster Set

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ 25-man roster is set, with few surprises. This writer, though, wonders how Nelson Figueroa was demoted to AAA, and why Jeremy Reed wasn’t given consideration for the starting job in left field. Continue reading →

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