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.

Landon Powell Loses Daughter

Serious, sad note — one of the newest Mets, Landon Powell, has lost his infant daughter Izzy to a liver condition. Our thoughts go out to the Powell family. You can post your condolences on the family’s Facebook page, Prayers … Continue reading

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Rays Sign Kyle Farnsworth and Luke Scott; Morgan To Japan

The Tampa Bay Rays have reached agreements with Kyle Farnsworth and Luke Scott. Should you care?

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Braves Acquire Justin Upton

What the heck? Is it the winter meetings again?

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Cubs Sign Scott Hairston

Apparently, one year, $2M, and a happy clubhouse wasn’t enough to convince Scott Hairston to return to the Mets.

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Mets Sign Shaun Marcum

Wow, I slack off for a few hours and a flurry of activity occurs in Flushing!

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DeRosa Goes To Canada

The Toronto Blue Jays continued building their team of the present by signing veteran utilityman and Bergen Catholic grad Mark DeRosa to a one-year, $750,000 contract.

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Phillies Sign Delmon Young

The Phillies have signed Delmon Young to a one year, $750,000 contract.

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Mets Trade Benson To Baltimore

On this day in 2006, the Mets traded Anna Benson (and her husband) to the Baltimore Orioles.

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