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.

Four Free Agents the Mets Won’t Sign

Goods available on the free agent market are dwindling quickly. And, the Mets have several holes to fill before spring training begins in February. However, at least four of the most competent free agents still available absolutely, positively, will not … Continue reading

Posted in 12-13 Offseason | 17 Comments

A.J. Pierzynski Joins Rangers

I’m not sure how this slipped by my eagle eye on the Hot Stove, but the Texas Rangers have signed catcher A.J. Pierzynski.

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RA Dickey’s Open Letter to Mets Fans

Instead of taking out an ad to say “thank you,” R.A. Dickey chose to pen an entire column. Here it is, reproduced from The New York Daily News:

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Nick Swisher Signs with Indians

I know many Mets fans were hoping to get Nick Swisher under the Christmas tree, but it wasn’t meant to be.

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Red Sox Acquire Hanrahan, Ibanez Signs with Seattle

More sizzle on the Hot Stove this weekend …

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Diamondbacks Steal Cody Ross from Mets

Just when the Mets were on the verge of considering taking a look at Cody Ross as a possible topic for an upcoming front office meeting, the Diamondbacks swooped in and signed the veteran outfielder to a three-year, $26M contract.

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Francisco Liriano and Other Pitchers Signed

According to reports coming from all corners of the United States, a number of free-agent pitchers have been signed by teams not named the Mets. One of them was a supposed target of the Amazins – Francisco Liriano, who has … Continue reading

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Picture Game: What’s the Commonality?

Today we are going to play a fun game. Three pictures will be presented to you, and you have to guess what they have in common. Ready? Here goes …

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