Afleveringen
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Spring has sprung in MLB and something special takes over the body and mind of all baseball fans, as pitchers and catchers wander out to their respective fields on a February morning to get loose for the first time, in Florida and Arizona. It’s the same feeling for the group, but different for everyone with a deep attachment to baseball, as explained by Mal and Griff. How can the Blue Jays payroll be Top 10, but they have only two of the Top 100 ranked players in the game? Top MLB prospects? No better. On the free-agent front, Alex Bregman is the last big-name free agent off the board and he chose Fenway. Griff and Mal offer up their Top 10 AL offensive Fantasy players, and more. Please leave a review and hit that like and subscribe! INDEX:
0:00-Intro + Thanks
2:01 Four Nations Faceoff and Super Bowl
7:09-Canadian Baseball Hall-of-Fame
22:19-First Day of Spring Training and memories
31:58-Bregman to the Red Sox and other signings
35:37-MLB Top 100 players and wherefore the Blue Jays
38:25-The important reasons for extending Vlad
43:54-MLB Top 100 prospects and wherefore the Blue Jays
50:05-Top 10 List of AL Offensive Fantasy players
1:04:44 Update on Mal’s Niagara summer league team
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The Blue Jays are spending $77.5M in payroll on their talented Top 4 starting pitchers, so how to protect this investment and make sure the rotation has its best chance to remain healthy and productive. Mal and Griff outline a plan for a six-man rotation that affords at least one extra day of rest for 90 of 97 games pre-All-Star. With Pete Alonso re-signing with the Mets, are the Jays done with improvements to the lineup and, if so, what letter-grade do they deserve. The Top 5 list is rating the AL infields and do the Jays make the list? A Super Bowl discussion and much more. Like and subscribe.
INDEX:
0:00-Intro
7:14-NFL Super Bowl discussion with predictions.
11:47-Pete Alonso re-signs with Mets. Anyone surprised?
17:14-Tribute to former commissioner Fay Vincent.
23:22-Umpire Pat Hoberg fired for connection to sports gambling
27:18-Discussing the benefits of a Jays six-man rotation
44:27-Ranking the Top 5 AL infields.
58:38-Giving the Jays a letter-grade for their off-season
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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The late-breaking Max Scherzer signing by the Blue Jays leads this week’s discussion on Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal. Is the Dodgers spending spree in building a potential dynasty good for baseball. Does MLB, in fact, need an Evil Empire? An up close look at MLB win totals from Bet 365 with the Jays set at 76.5. Mal says that’s about right. Why is nobody allowed to talk directly to Pete Alonso? Have the Jays done enough this off-season and can it ever be enough without extending Vlad?
INDEX:
0:00-Max Scherzer signing
9:15-NFL championship weekend
14:28-Mal’s summer league team in Niagara
17:14-Dodgers looming dynasty. Good for the game?
25:12-How corporate ownership changed MLB
37:13-Examining the Over/Under win totals for 2025
49:30-Directive that nobody can talk to Pete Alonso.
54:29-In praise of the MLB players union
57:03-When is $92.5M not $92.5M? Deferrals!
1:03:00-What Jays accomplished this off-season. Enough?
1:06:06-The failure surrounding not extending Vlad
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How important for the 2025 season was the Blue Jays signing of OF Anthony Santander to a five-year free-agent contract and what does the projected lineup now look like. Griff and Mal discuss. They evaluate the merits of Hall-of-Fame voting results and the ‘25 class featuring Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. The Top 5 list compiles the most lucrative total value contracts in Jays history, led by George Springer, at $140M. The fact that is the 89th biggest deal in MLB history leads to the belief that if you are going to claim to be a big-market team then you need to have at least one Top 10 total value contract to hang your hat on — and that would be Vlad Guerrero Jr. Griff tells his story of Bob Uecker and the odd way that Ueck is connected to his experience of the San Francisco Earthquake Series.
INDEX:
0:00-Intro
2:29-Bob Uecker’s connection to Griff and Earthquake Series
7:33-Hall-of-Fame discussion, Ichiro Sabathia and Wagner
22:52-Anthony Santander discussion at 5 yrs/$92.5M
29:24-How much payroll room do Jays have left
33:30-Blue Jays ’25 lineup adjusted for Santander
41:43-Summary of Zoom call with Santander and Ross Atkins
44:38-Top 5 List of biggest Total Value contracts in Jays history
48:17-Why the Jays need to show Vlad the money
53:38-What the Jays still need to do before opening day
57:07-The NFL Championship weekend with Mal and Griff on heaters
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Having recently joined the Reds as manager, Terry Francona is eventually headed to the Hall-of-Fame, but for now has accepted the challenge in Cincinnati and their talented young stars. Tito joins Griff’s Conversation and reflects on his years as a player with the Expos, as teammates with Pete Rose, managing Michael Jordan, being a son of a major-leaguer, friendships in baseball, managing the Rex Sox, breaking the Curse of the Bambino and far more.
INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Good health and a comeback with the Reds
2:03 - Relating to a young Reds clubhouse
3:26 - Elly de la Cruz
4:40 - Walking into his first Expos clubhouse in 1981
7:31 - Making The Show after the ’81 strike
10:14 -Talking Buck Rodgers
11:36 - Mills, Wallach and special baseball friendships
13:44 -Growing up as the son of Tito Francona
17:33 - The Winter Ball experience
18:13 - Terry’s first knee injury and using The Hawk as inspiration
22:56 - Playing with Pete Rose
27:34 - The genesis of Tito as manager
29:48 - Michael Jordan
35:00 - Surviving first gig as manager of bad Phillies
36:50 - Red Sox were ready to win and Pedroia respect
41:32 - Dave Roberts saved his managerial career
42:18 - Comparing the ’81 and ’82 Expos
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Following Blue Jays signing of closer Jeff Hoffman to a 3-year, $33-million free agent contract, it was leaked that the O’s and Braves had each reached a tentative agreement with the ex-Phillies setup man, but didn’t like what the physicals revealed and backed away. That may mean the Jays were actually a third choice for the team’s own former first round draft pick, lining up with other, apparent, bronze medal finishes surrounding Ohtani, Soto, Corbin Burnes and maybe an upcoming podium finish with RHP Roki Sasaki. Exit philosophy explains that the Jays still have some money available but time is running out. The EP Top 5 list this week is ranking Blue Jays back-end bullpen combos, closer and setup man since 1977. Plus our NFL playoff previews.
INDEX:
0:00 – INTRO
1:35 – Larry Walker Bar Fight
6:00 – St. Catherines Collegiate Team Update
8:15 – Jeff Hoffman is a Blue Jay!
13:38 – Does He Feel Slighted by The O’s? + Does This Make Them a Top 5 Bullpen?
17:19 – Roki Sasaki to the Blue Jays?
25:45 – NEEDS + Payroll Updates with Jeff Hoffman Signing
34:30 – Will Gimenez Defence Improve Pitcher Performance?
36:15 – Top 5: Blue Jays Bullpen Combos in Team History + Who Can Be Their Swingman in 2025?
53:00 – Remaining Free Agent Predictions
56:55 – NFL Divisional Weekend Predictions
1:06:30 – Terry Francona Convo Preview + OUTRO
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The Jays payroll fog has lifted with MLB’s arbitration deadline seeing all seven roster players agree to terms for 2025, leaving well over $30M to add talent for a quick rebuild. But it still all seems to centre on Vlad Guerrero and whether he will be long-term or simply one and done as a ‘26 free agent. Vlad signed for $28.5M and what does that mean? Mal and I do a deep dive into the Jays projected final payroll and how they may spend to add talent with half the off-season remaining. Our Top 5 list is of current managers with no MLB playing experience. There are 12 of 30 when 25 years ago were just three. Finally it’s wildcard weekend in the NFL and we give you our picks.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Intro + Thanks
1:58 – Griff’s 43rd Wedding Anniversary
5:48 – Update on St. Catherines Collegiate League Team
9:30 – Blue Jays Arbitration Deadline Day
19:10 – Payroll Calculations + What to do
25:55 – History of Arbitration
29:22 – Arbitration Stories
31:40 – BONUS: Vladdy and Jays Come to Terms
42:45 – Top 5 Managers to Never Play in the Big Leagues
47:10 – Top Remaining Affordable Free Agents
1:01:25 – Are They Trying to Compete?
1:06:30 – NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks
1:17:55 - Outro
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In Griff’s Conversation, my guest is the ever-resilient Blue Jays broadcaster, Buck Martinez. Still going strong and ready for another season, Buck goes deep regarding his often complex relationships with Ernie Whitt, Bobby Cox, his Jays teammates, Chris Berman and Cal Ripken’s game-saving moment, the Toronto media, his time as Jays manager, knowing he was going to be fired, his work-ethic with partners in the booth, his respect and genuine affection for the fan base and his wife of 50 years, Arlene, his trusted advisor and guiding light.
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The new year has arrived and, following Exit Philosophy’s one week holiday hiatus, nothing has really changed for the baffling Blue Jays. With more than half the off-season still ahead, prior to Opening Day, in terms of the Jays wish-list, they could use another outfield bat, a starter, and, most especially, fans would love to see any signs of progress in signing Vlad Guerrero Jr to an extension. But, do they really want to sign their star first-baseman? This week, Griff and Mal and discuss who is most to blame for the Vlad crisis. Is it Edward Rogers, Mark Shapiro or Ross Atkins? The boys give their Top 5 lists of MLB’s worst existing multi-year contracts and finish the NFL regular season with three more predicted winners.
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It has become far more than just one player, one contract. The decision on an extension for Vlad Guerrero Jr. by the Blue Jays will have a ripple effect on the future of the franchise, either up or down. Mal and Griff discuss what has become a key moment in, recent, franchise history, as we offer up a solution that would make Vlad one of the highest paid players in the game. Timing is everything. Exit Philosophy offers up a Top 5 list of Blue Jays catchers through the years. We discuss my 2025 Hall-of-Fame ballot, the impact of Andres Gimenez with the Jays, and much more. Like and Subscribe.
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The Blue Jays have added yet another Gold Glove, this time from the Guardians, in the wake of losing out on Juan Soto. With run prevention taken care of were the Jays ever really in play for the most prized free agent since … uh, Ohtani. This Scott Boras-orchestrated winter meeting was busy and eventful, but the Jays need to follow up with some bats in order to compete. This week’s list has Mal and me offering the Top 5 pitchers we have seen that are not enshrined at Cooperstown.
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With the annual MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas this week, Griff and Mal offer an Exit Philosophy primer on the process, with personal memories from past meetings, plus a preview of what to expect and how the whole thing works. It could be a busy week for transactions. We interpret this week’s GM Ross Atkins session with the Toronto BBWAA, offer up our Top 5 lists of favourite MLB ballparks and, of course, update our thoughts on the looming contract situations with Soto and Vlad. Plus some spirited NFL discussion.
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The Blue Jays have to deal with a handful of obvious needs if they truly want to compete immediately, part of a quick rebuild for 2025. The free agent pool is an easy shortcut, especially as a cure for what has become a shallow bullpen, with as many as five spots still open. Griff and Mal discuss the recent non-tender list swelling the FA relief pool to 100 and talk about whether Jordan Romano could ever return to the Jays. Is the Blake Snell signing by the Dodgers bad for baseball and then they debate a suggested Top 5 list of GM Ross Atkins free agent signings among his 35 MLB additions since 2016.
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For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/
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The deadline for setting 40-man rosters has come and gone and the Blue Jays chose not to add any of their dozen Rule 5 eligible Top 30 prospects, meaning they can be lost to any other team in the draft, December. 11. Is that something or nothing? Owners meetings and the commissioner reacts to the Rays dilemma. Dealing with Scott Boras and possibility of an accelerated Soto signing decision. Argument for a 6-man Jays rotation and more.
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For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/
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Blue Jays brass will reportedly fly to Los Angeles this week to meet with Juan Soto’s reps. Atkins and Shapiro will likely present their best offer for the best free agent available, but will it be enough? The Red Sox, Mets and Yankees are next and history tells you that going first in negotiations is never a good thing. Mal and Griff ponder the unexpected departure of popular hitting coach Matt Hague to the Pirates and set up the arrival of Jays new director, amateur Scouting, Marc Tramuta. In addition, Exit Philosophy discusses Bo Bichette’s place in MLB shortstop rankings, predicting a strong 2025 bounce back for the 26-year-old. Finally, we discuss nominees for BBWAA Awards week starting on Monday.
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For years, the unique home run calls of Expos French-language broadcaster Rodger Brulotte have received huge airplay across North America. Excited and drawn out, “Bonsoir, elle est parti” was delivered as if each homer was Game 7 of a World Series. But Rodger was far more than that for the first Canadian franchise. Over 36 years of the Expos, Rodger had duties in scouting, PR, marketing, promotions, as traveling secretary and a TV/Radio star. Brulotte joins Griff’s Conversation with stories of Pebble Beach, Youppi, a young Celine Dion and much more.
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With the San Antonio GM Meetings ongoing, it signals the launch of what will be the most important off-season in the 10 years of this Blue Jays front office. In Exit Philosophy, Season 2 Episode 43, Griff and Mal suggest a blueprint GM Ross Atkins might want to follow if this team hopes to add the 14-16 wins to their record, necessary to compete for a wild-card in ’25. The importance of being super-agent Scott Boras and how his list of high-priced clients, led by Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Corbin Burns and others will control the pace and timing of the Hot Stove offseason. How the Jays can build a competitive bullpen, whether to add another starter, what about the low-hanging fruit ... and more.
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Former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons joins Griff and Mal on Exit Philosophy to discuss the ‘24 World Series, his role as bench coach with the Mets, his long and grinding road on and off the field including two stints as Jays skipper, thoughts on all of his GMs in Toronto, plus it’s clear the urge to manage again, is still there, as reflected by his recent interview with the White Sox.
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Exit Philosophy, Episode 41, Griff and Mal discuss the prospect of the Jays making a serious run at free-agent Juan Soto. Pay tribute to the late Fernando Valenzuela on the eve of The ’24 World Series, a rematch between his team, the Dodgers and their nemesis the Yankees. The ’81 season was the dawn of FernandoMania and the closest the Expos came to reaching the World Series, ending with Blue Monday, Game 5 of the NLCS started by Fernando. The Blue Jays rebuild has already begun and the first baby steps include a new hitting coach brought in from outside. The importance of signing Vlad Guerrero here and now could be key to the rebuild, but is it too late for it to happen before his free agency. And more.
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Griff and Mal in Episode 40 discuss the damaging changes in MLB post-season strategy wherein bullpens dominate and a deep starting rotation is no longer important. At a time when baseball should be offering up its marquee pitching stars to combat the competition — the opening of the NBA and NHL seasons, with the NFL in full swing, 6-7 pitchers in a combined shutout is how teams feel they can win. Exit Philosophy revisits the legacy of Cito Gaston and examines the encouraging trajectory of youth and elite baseball in Canada.
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For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/
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