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.

Jonathon Niese’s Shoulder Injury Explained

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Joe Janish

What exactly is going on with Jonathon Niese‘s shoulder? Would you like an explanation from an expert? In the podcast below titled “The Fix,” listen to Angel Borrelli and I discuss Niese’s lingering shoulder issue, what he needs to do … Continue reading →

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Mets Bludgeon Braves in ST Game 9

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Joe Janish

For most of the ballgame, it was a 1-1 tie, then the floodgates opened in the 8th inning when the Mets put a seven-spot on the scoreboard.

Posted in 13-14 Offseason | 9 Comments

Mets Kiss Sister in ST Game 7

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Joe Janish

The Mets tied the Cardinals 5 to 5 in their seventh spring training ballgame. And as the saying goes, a tie is like kissing your sister.

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Mets ST Games 6 and 7

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Joe Janish

Tough day for the Mets — both of their split squads fell to their opponent, preventing the Mets from accomplishing a winning streak.

Posted in 13-14 Offseason | 6 Comments

Mets ST Game 5: Astros

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets win two in a row in Florida. If they win one more, that’s called a “winning streak.”

Posted in 13-14 Offseason | 7 Comments

Mets ST Game 3: Cardinals

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Joe Janish

The Mets get blown out again, but no worries — it’s still early in the spring training season and these games don’t count, anyway.

Posted in 13-14 Offseason | 8 Comments

Mets ST Game 2: Marlins

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Joe Janish

Game two of the Mets’ preseason resulted in a 9-1 loss to the Miami Marlins. But these games don’t count, so who cares? Instead, let’s discuss what we saw in regard to individual ballplayers.

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The Games Begin: Mets Spring Training Debut

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Joe Janish

Here at MetsToday we focus on the process as much as the result during the regular season. In spring training, it’s ALL about the process. Let’s take a quick look at what was seen in the Mets’ first televised spring … Continue reading →

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