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 43: Loss to Reds

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Joe Janish

Reds 4 Mets 0 For the second time this season, the Mets were shut out as they lost for the 26th time this season, and 14th time in Flushing.

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Mets Game 42: Loss to Reds

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Joe Janish

Reds 4 Mets 3 Mets just have a hard time getting more than three runs a game, and a team usually needs more than that to beat the Big Red Machine.

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Valdespin Controversy Arrives Early

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Joe Janish

Yes, I’m about a week late on this, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts regarding the Terry Collins – Jordany Valdespin – hit by pitch story in St. Louis last Tuesday.

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Mets Game 41: Win Over Cubs

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Cubs 3 Mets win the rubber match to pass their sweet sixteen and gain win number seventeen at the quarter point of the season.

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Mets Game 40: Loss to Cubs

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Joe Janish

Cubs 8 Mets 2 Mets suffer post-Harvey traumatic disorder.

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Mets Game 39: Win Over Cubs

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Cubs 2 The Mets won a game yesterday and won a game today, so that’s two in a row. If they win one tomorrow, that’s called a winning streak. It was happened before. So will they jack it … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 38: Win Over Cardinals

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Cardinals 2 Mets win on getaway day to escape a sweep in St. Louis.

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Mets Game 37: Loss to Cardinals

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Joe Janish

Cardinals 4 Mets 2 Shaun Marcum finally made it beyond the fifth inning. In fact, he pitched into the seventh. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to garner a win.

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