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.

Will Mets Have One of Best Outfields in Baseball?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Joe Janish

On the first day of spring training, Chris Young let the world know where the Mets stood in terms of their outfield — as quoted by Adam Rubin of ESPN-NY: “I think we can be one of the best in … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Dana Eveland

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joe Janish

Breaking news: the New York Mets have signed lefthanded pitcher Dana Eveland.

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Phillies Sign Burnett, Mets Sign Valverde

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Joe Janish

The Philadelphia Phillies signed starter A.J. Burnett to a one-year, $16M contract (that includes an option for a second year). In response, the Mets signed Jose Valverde to a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to spring training. Which deal … Continue reading →

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Bronson Arroyo, Fernando Rodney, K-Rod, Carlos Marmol, Luis Ayala Off the Table

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Joe Janish

This is hardly a news site — isn’t that what Twitter is for? — so you may have already heard that Fernando Rodney was made a Mariner, Bronson Arroyo agreed to a deal with the Diamondbacks, Francisco Rodriguez is returning … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Kyle Farnsworth

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Joe Janish

I know, I know — I’m a little late on this big news. My apologies.

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Janish Signs with Rockies

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Joe Janish

I always wanted to see my name in headlines …

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Will Mets Acquire Emilio Bonifacio?

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Joe Janish

The Kansas City Royals recently re-signed former Met Bruce Chen to a one-year, $3M contract that includes an option for 2015. To make room on the 40-man roster for Chen, KC designated Emilio Bonifacio for assignment. Will the Mets make … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Matt Clark

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Joe Janish

Despite the fact the Mets already have a glut of first basemen, they signed another one: Matt Clark. What do you mean, you never heard of Matt Clark? The strapping, lefthanded-hitting slugger posted a career .853 OPS in five minor-league … Continue reading →

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