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.

Adam LaRoche Back to Nats

Slugging first baseman Adam LaRoche returns to the Nationals.

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If You Were Scott Hairston …

According to Wallace Matthews of ESPN-NY, Scott Hairston has decided he will play for either the Yankees or the Mets — and he’ll make his final decision within the next few days. What might be going into his decision?

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Why Marty Noble Didn’t Have Mike Piazza On His Hall of Fame Ballot

On Saturday morning, during an interview on MLB Network Radio, Mets.com beat writer Marty Noble told Casey Stern that Mike Piazza was not on his Hall of Fame ballot. Why not? The answer is, um, a little hairy …

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Dodgers Sign Howell and Other Updates

On random blogs and Twitter streams, it was reported that the Mets were interested in lefthanded reliever J.P. Howell. Well, scratch him off the list — he’s agreed to sign with the Dodgers.

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Free Agents Left on Scrap Heap: Pitchers

We’ve covered position players left on the scrap heap, and now it’s time to look at pitchers still swimming around the free-agent pool.

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Solution for Hall of Fame Voting Controversy

With the Hall of Fame ballots due in less than a week, baseball writers around the country are looking at players from the past and thinking, “Did he juice? If he did, did it help? Does it matter? Is it … Continue reading

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Mets Sign Omar Quintanilla

The flurry of free-agent signings has begun! We may be at the beginning of a blizzard!

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Free Agents Left On Scrap Heap: Position Players

We know that the Mets are going to make a flurry of signings in the coming weeks, but who is left among the free-agent pool? Let’s take a gander at some of the players still waiting on the scrap heap, … Continue reading

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