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 Phillies

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Phillies 2 Mets make an early season statement in Philadelphia, suggesting that they — and not the Phillies — may be the team to take third place in the NL East.

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Why Won’t Mets Get Aaron Harang?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Joe Janish

The Dodgers traded excess starter Aaron Harang to the Rockies, who promptly DFA’d him. The Mets, in need of starting pitching, reportedly are not interested. Why not?

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Is Jose Fernandez More Unique than Zack Wheeler?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Joe Janish

In need of an emergency starter, the Miami Marlins tapped 20-year-old phenom Jose Fernandez from A-ball. When asked if there was any economical concern over starting Fernandez’s arbitration clock, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria stated in the Miami Herald, “So what? … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 6: Win Over Marlins

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Marlins 3 A dramatic, walk-off win by the Metropolitans electrified the five dozen fans rocking Citi Field on a windy Sunday afternoon.

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Mets Game 5: Win Over Marlins

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Marlins 3 The Mets beat the Marlins to jump back over .500 and take a firm hold on third place in the NL East.

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Mets Game 4: Loss to Marlins

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Joe Janish

Marlins 7 Mets 5 The Marlins win their first game of 2013, giving Mike Redmond his first win as a manager.

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Is Shaun Marcum a Putz?

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Joe Janish

According to several reports, Shaun Marcum will not be making his Mets debut this Sunday, due to a neck problem and/or a shoulder issue. Is it me, or is this situation eerily familiar?

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Mets Game 3: Loss to Padres

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Joe Janish

Padres 2 Mets 1 Kind of early in the season for a lazy “getaway” day game after a night game.

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