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.

What We Can Learn From Yankees’ Demise

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Joe Janish

If the Mets had any news, I wouldn’t be posting about the Yankees for a second straight day. But as this is as much a baseball blog as it is a Mets blog, the overwhelming story of the day in … Continue reading →

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The Lightning (A)Rod

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Joe Janish

Living in the New York-Metropolitan area, and listening to sports talk radio during a two-hour commute every day, it’s impossible to avoid the drama surrounding Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees right now. To me, it’s fascinating that the man who … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana Will Return To Minnesota

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Joe Janish

A few news updates to get you through your Monday, beginning with Johan Santana … Assuming Johan can come back from his season-ending injury, he will return to Minnesota next April.

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Baseball Season is Over for Me

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Joe Janish

As a Mets fan, the season ended a few weeks ago. As a baseball fan, I was still watching, and enjoying. The way teams play in the postseason is what baseball is all about, and what it should be about … Continue reading →

Posted in 12-13 Offseason | 24 Comments

Why R.A. Dickey Won’t Win Cy Young Award

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Joe Janish

From drive-by commenter “Tomahawk Chop,” commenting on the “Cy Young Smackdown: R.A. Dickey vs. Craig Kimbrel” post of October 1: Mets fans are such sore losers even before the seasons over. The only reason this article exist is because with … Continue reading →

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Should Mets Extend Wright, Dickey?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Joe Janish

We had fun yesterday dipping our toe in the water of the most important pond of the Mets’ offseason: whether the Mets should extend R.A. Dickey and David Wright. Today, let’s explore the situation in further depth.

Posted in 12-13 Offseason | 26 Comments

Mailbag: Dump David Wright

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Joe Janish

Off the heels of the recent news that Sandy Alderson will “move quickly” on extensions for R.A. Dickey and David Wright, I’ve received a flood of email from the teeming millions (OK, maybe not “millions;” more like, “dozens”). People are … Continue reading →

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Former Mets in the Postseason

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Joe Janish

The Mets can’t make it to the postseason, but at least some former Mets are able to get in.

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