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.

Would You Trade Ruben Tejada for Rick Porcello?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Joe Janish

In today’s edition of “Would You …?” I present the preposterous proposition of trading Ruben Tejada to the Detroit Tigers for righthanded starter Rick Porcello. It’s preposterous, of course, because there’s no way

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Why Won’t Bud Selig Stop Jeffrey Loria?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Joe Janish

The blockbuster deal in which three-quarters of the Miami Marlins are to be sent to Toronto in return for a bag of balls has yet to be officially approved by MLB. At the moment, commissioner Bud Selig is reviewing the … Continue reading →

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Buck Showalter Robbed

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Joe Janish

While we bask in the glow of R.A. Dickey‘s Cy Young Award win — and get in your celebration quickly, because who knows how much longer he’ll be a Met — I’d like to discuss the Manager of the Year … Continue reading →

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Insanity in Miami

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, the Miami Marlins are in the midst of trading half their team to Toronto. Or did I just wake up out of a dream?

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2012 Analysis: Jon Niese

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Joe Janish

Would you consider 2012 to be a “breakout season” for Jonathon Niese?

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Would You Trade R.A. Dickey to the Red Sox?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Joe Janish

In today’s edition of “Would you …?” we discuss the fantasy of trading R.A. Dickey to the Boston Red Sox. As you know, the Mets could use a catcher — preferably one that can catch, throw, and hit a bit. … Continue reading →

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What Would You Trade for Justin Upton?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Joe Janish

Considering that this offseason is likely to be almost exciting as last year for Mets fans, I’d like to spice things up by posing questions to you periodically in a series titled “Would You …?”. The questions may be realistic, … Continue reading →

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Re-engineering the Mets

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Joe Janish

While researching one thing or another, I happened upon a fantastic piece of history penned by Alan Schwarz in New York Magazine titled “Re-engineering the Mets.” It was published, I think, at some point prior to the 2004 season. Schwarz … Continue reading →

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