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.

Cubs Looking Bearish or Bullish?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Joe Janish

In September, Theo Epstein had this to say to Chicago Cubs fans: “I think obviously we really care about our fans and we want them to have a great experience, but we’re trying to be transparent about it,” Epstein said. … Continue reading →

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Have Ye Faith? Call in Now …

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Joe Janish

This quote by Sandy Alderson on a WFAN interview, reproduced by MetsBlog: “I’m not that young, I’ve got to live through another year, and I don’t want to have an also-ran either. We’re gonna put something together that gives us … Continue reading →

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Angels Swap Kendrys Morales for Jason Vargas

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Joe Janish

Is anyone else a little surprised at the news that the Angels traded slugger Kendrys Morales for Mariners lefthander Jason Vargas?

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Red Sox DFA Pedro Beato

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Joe Janish

To make room for newly signed Ryan Dempster, the Red Sox have designated Pedro Beato for assignment. Should the Mets scoop him up?

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Mets Get More Cow Bell

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Joe Janish

No, Cow Bell Man has not recently married (as far as we know).

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R.A. Dickey Trade is Done

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets announced that the trade of R.A. Dickey to the Toronto Blue Jays is complete. Here’s how it goes: Mets trade R.A. Dickey, Josh Thole, and Mike Nickeas to Toronto for Travis D’Arnaud, John Buck, Noah Syndergaard, … Continue reading →

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I Hope Santa Brings Me This

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Joe Janish

I kind of like the colors, and the bird is cute. Oh, and if FOX Sports’ sources can be trusted, it appears that R.A. Dickey will be a Toronto Blue Jay.

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What If Dickey Denies Extension?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Joe Janish

According to FOX Sports, the Mets and Blue Jays have a agreed upon a trade that will send R.A. Dickey and Josh Thole to Toronto in return for a package that likely includes Travis D’Arnaud, John Buck, and Noah Syndergaard. … Continue reading →

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