Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal

Rich Griffin and Mal Romanin
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Richard Griffin and Mal Romanin talk baseball, sports and life. They discuss their mutual love of baseball and how it is they arrived at the point in their lives, teaming up for Exit Philosophy. A large dose of Blue Jays talk, where nothing is off limits with honest opinions and smart suggestions for making things better in sports and life.

  1. 4D AGO

    Team Canada's Historic WBC Run Ends vs USA | Vlad Jr Dominates, Blue Jays Injury Concerns

    Griff and Mal discuss Team Canada advancing further than ever in the World Baseball Classic despite a 5–3 loss to United States national baseball team. They break down the pros and cons of the game and why the Americans remain hard to like — from Cal Raleigh refusing to shake hands to manager Mark DeRosa nearly creating a tiebreaker-rule disaster. Looking ahead, is there hope for Canada and should Ernie Whitt return as manager? Griff and Mal also highlight Canada's best players, the infectious joy of Caribbean teams, and whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s dominant WBC and World Series performance pushes him into MLB's elite hitters. Finally, the focus shifts back to the Toronto Blue Jays with Opening Day less than two weeks away and injury concerns for José Berríos and Shane Bieber. This and more. INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:44 Canada vs USA Quarterfinal 4:30 Why Team USA Is Hard to Like 6:38 Celebrating with Team Dominican 8:55 Mark DeRosa's Costly Mistake 14:56 Team Canada's Top 5 WBC Performers 21:42 Ernie Whitt's Future as Manager 27:08 Should WBC Eligibility Rules Change? 30:39 Caribbean Joy & Showmanship 34:20 New Appreciation for Vlad Jr. 38:20 Mal Picks All 8 WBC Pool Winners 41:20 Berrios Shut Down — What It Means 48:27 The Yesavage Dilemma 53:32 Leo Jimenez's Utility Role in Danger? 56:58 Is Eloy Jimenez in the Jays OF Mix? 59:56 One Bullpen Spot Left 1:01:27 Wrap Up ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- 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/

    1h 4m

  2. MAR 6

    Can Team Canada Make History at the World Baseball Classic? + Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training Decisions

    Griff and Mal preview the World Baseball Classic, breaking down all four pools and Canada's chances to reach the quarterfinals for the first time. Is this the most talented Team Canada roster ever, and can the bullpen hold up? They also tackle key Toronto Blue Jays spring training questions: fitting eight starters into a five-man rotation, the final bullpen spot, the utility infielder battle, and a crowded outfield featuring Jesús Sánchez and Eloy Jiménez. Plus, young prospects get a chance to shine with the infield away at the WBC. INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Max Scherzer and the Influence of Family 7:50 The Michael Jordan Experience 10:01 Canada national baseball team Ranked No. 20 12:35 Early Memories of the World Baseball Classic 13:18 Could There Ever Be a Team Jamaica in the WBC? 14:50 World Baseball Classic Overview: Breaking Down the Pools 24:00 Spotlight: Best Team Canada Roster Ever? 32:26 Should the World Baseball Classic Be Played During the All-Star Break? 34:23 Toronto Blue Jays and the Overcrowded Rotation 42:28 Record Number of Blue Jays on WBC Rosters 45:03 Jurickson Profar & José Rojas Performance-Enhancing Drug Suspensions 47:02 Blue Jays Outfield Logjam 52:24 Who Wins the Blue Jays Utility Infield Job? 56:35 Battle for the Final Blue Jays Bullpen Spot 1:01:14 Will We See Yimi García Again? 1:03:06 Wrap-Up ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- 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/

    1h 4m

  3. FEB 27

    Max Scherzer Returns to Blue Jays | Berrios Trade? Rotation Crunch & ABS Debate

    The return of Max Scherzer to the Blue Jays fold leads off the discussion on Exit Philosophy, on a one-year $3M deal, plus incentives, depending on innings pitched. With what is normally a five-man rotation, the Jays are now dealing with seven active starters that deserve to be there, plus injured veteran and former Cy guy, Shane Bieber. Will Jose Berrios have to be traded? Mal and Griff discuss where Mad Max fits in with the Jays on this fury road back to the World Series. Grapefruit League games have begun in earnest and while the bullpen needs to sort itself out, so does the Jays outfield with eight names for five spots. What are the early impressions of the automatic ball-strike system and how it's working in the spring, heading towards regular season use for the first time? INDEX: 0:00 Cold Open & What's Ahead 1:04 Scherzer Is Back — What It Means for the Jays 11:53 Six-Man Rotation: Bold Move or Big Risk? 17:08 The Berríos Dilemma 21:56 Manoah's Head-Scratching Comments 25:56 Entire Infield to the WBC? 27:28 WBC Absences = Opportunity for Youth 29:12 Jake Casey & MLB Bloodlines 31:28 Fast-Tracking the Next Generation 35:44 Early Grapefruit League Takeaways 43:05 Solving the Infield Puzzle 44:56 Bullpen: Is the Ceiling Too Low? 49:33 Outfield Logjam 55:05 ABS Challenge: Fixing the Strike Zone? 1:01:10 Boras on MLB's Asian Expansion 1:04:01 Olympic Hockey & Gold Medal Spotlight 1:07:31 Final Thoughts ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- 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/

    1h 8m

  4. FEB 21

    MLBPA Shakeup and CBA Talks | Blue Jays Bullpen, Ricky Tiedemann and Spring Training Notes | Exit Philosophy

    Following a significant shakeup at the top of the players' union, with executive director Tony Clark stepping down, what does it mean for the upcoming labour negotiations on the CBA that expires on Dec. 1. Spring training games are underway in Arizona and Florida. How much should fans pay attention to Grapefruit League results. The history of Japanese players in M LB and the seven players from that country who have worn a Blue Jays uniform. A quick review of the Jays crowded bullpen picture and what to do with talented lefty Ricky Tiedemann. The 21st Century history of World Series teams the next year and far more on this edition of Exit Philosophy. INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:33 Olympics discussion 3:08 Impact of Tony Clark resigning at the MLBPA   9:09 Can either side win if there's a stoppage 14:45 Spring games and their lack of importance 20:47 Spring training phenoms and a grain of salt 25:37 Blue Jays six-man rotation discussion 32:06 What to do with a healthy Tiedemann 37:00 Jays bullpen looking at too many bodies 40:21 Okamoto and the history of Japanese Blue Jays 48:31 Importance of Okamoto in '26 49:21 The need for another infielder 52:01 Are there too many lefty hitting OF 56:27 Can Blue Jays return to World Series 1:00:13 Closing and an Ironbacks update ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- 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/

    1h 2m

  5. FEB 16

    Blue Jays Spring Training Shockers: Injuries, Berrios Apology, Sanchez Trade and Castellanos Release

    The first day of spring training is traditionally a joyous time of renewal, but on Blue Jays Day 1, manager John Schneider opened with a trio of injury reports — OF Anthony Santander, RHP Shane Bieber and RHP Bowden Francis — plus a mutual mea culpa surrounding RHP Jose Berrios and his bail out during the World Series. Both sides now say the Berrios situation could have been handled better. Is all forgiven? Already, less than a week into camp, the Jays have made a trade to shore up the outfield for the loss of Santander. Griff and Mal discuss the role of OF Jesus Sanchez, acquired from the Astros for OF Joey Loperfido, returning to his original team. Is there a role for Berrios that would see him make 30+ starts for the Jays or, as the boys discuss, with the club's Top 10 depth of starters, is a trade more likely with three years left on his contract and an opt-out looming. With $20M remaining on his final season in Philly, what happened to prompt the release of volatile OF Nick Castellanos. And more. INDEX:  0:00 Intro  0:29 What's great about Day 1 of spring training  7:21 Doom and gloom of Blue Jays Day 1 2026  7:50 Santander shoulder surgery 12:49 Jesus Sanchez and the revised OF picture 16:52 Bieber's delay and player option revisited 22:49 Berrios admits it was mistake to miss WS 28:07 Does Berrios have an opening to start here 36:08 Top 10 list of Blue Jays starters 44:48 Cautionary tale of Bowden Francis TJ surgery 48:44 A theory on Max Scherzer free-agent strategy 50:34 Thoughts on the ABS challenge system 54:14 Thoughts on Team Canada at the WBC 57:16 Bad Bunny and a Badder Super Bowl 1:01:45 Ironbacks update ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- 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/

    1h 5m

  6. FEB 7

    Buck Martinez Retirement, World Baseball Classic and Blue Jays History | Exit Philosophy

    Griff and Mal discuss the World Baseball Classic and if Team Canada is at last strong enough to escape the first round. It somehow seems that MLB should have been better prepared for the insurance issues that have mostly had an effect on Caribbean Nations. The Blue Jays will replace the Ted Rogers statue at the stadium with one honouring Joe Carter and his walk-off home run in the 1993 World Series. They discuss what other moments in Jays history worthy of a statue? The CDN Baseball Hall-of-Fame announced the list of six inductees for a June ceremony in St. Marys, including Stubby Clapp, Devon White and Bill Stoneman. Will the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? How about top picks for '26 over/under win totals and much more? INDEX: 00:00 – Intro 00:55 – WBC Player Insurance Problems 09:30 – Team Canada WBC Roster + Tournament Outlook 18:28 – Joe Carter Statue Announcement + Top 5 Statue Moments 26:05 – Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees 33:20 – Projected 2026 Team Win Totals 45:35 – Buck Martinez Retires + Lasting Impact 54:30 – Tigers Sign Framber Valdez 59:20 – Chaim Bloom Dismantling the St. Louis Cardinals 1:03:32 – Super Bowl Preview and Predictions + Outro ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- 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/

    1h 7m

  7. JAN 31

    Conversations with Griff: Michael Farber on the Montreal Expos Golden Era, Tim Raines' Redemption and Hockey Hall of Fame Career

    Award-winning journalist and member of the Hockey Hall-of-Fame, Michael Farber, guests on Conversations with Griff. A New Jersey native who paid to see Bruce Springsteen perform for $2.50 at Rutgers University, Farber moved from a Yankees beat in Newark to Montreal to join the Expos beat for The Gazette in 1979. He still lives with his wife Danielle in Montreal and offers up work for TSN television and TSN 690 radio, as well as hockey insights for NBC. Michael and Griff discuss the memorable Expos years from 1979-94, focusing on the special bond those teams had with the city in which they played. Farber recalls the details of his exclusive access and coverage of the Tim Raines drug rehab winter, at age 23, between 1982-83, and the Hall-of-Fame redemption song that followed. Griff and Mike offer their opinions on Expos managers from Dick Williams to Felipe Alou, with personal reflections on all the special moments in those special years of Les Expos, Nos Amours. INDEX: 00:00 – Welcome, Michael Farber! 00:50 – Difference between TV hit and writing a great column? 01:50 – Working the Sochi Olympics 4:00 – Hailing from New Jersey + Duke Snyder Stories 10:45 – Covering the Expos and Moving to Canada 14:50 – The Expos in the late 70s 19:20 – Lost lustre of the All Star Game 23:30 – Randy Johnson, Denis Martinez and Pascual Perez Stories 30:05 – Memories of the 1980 Expos 33:14 – Dick Willims Firing + Jim Fanning 39:50 – Bill Verdon years 43:30 – Advice for young media members 44:40 – Al Oliver Story 48:00 – Bill Lee/Rodney Scott Incident 53:40 – How did you handle the Strike? 57:05 – Covering Tim Raines during his difficult times 1:02:25 – Dave Dombrowski ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- 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/

    1h 5m

  8. JAN 24

    Bo Bichette's Awkward Mets Intro, Hall of Fame Voting and MLB Top 100

    After missing out on Kyle Tucker, Mets owner Steve Cohen pivoted quickly to Bo Bichette, triggering a ripple effect across MLB free agency. On Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down Bo's awkward Mets introduction, questions about leaving the Blue Jays, opt-outs, and the Phillies deal that fell apart. The episode also covers the 2026 Hall of Fame results, a weak first-year ballot, a look ahead to Buster Posey and the 2027 class, plus MLB Network's Top 100 list—highlighting the Blue Jays, Dodgers, and a debate over John Schneider vs. Dave Roberts. INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Bo leaves for Mets and his presser at CitiField 4:38 How will Bo handle New York 7:36 Bichette and his opt-outs 12:15 Bo at 3rd base and the new Mets defence 16:42 Phils thought they had a deal with Bo 18:24 Signs Bo was not coming back to T-O 23:13 What about Cody Bellinger 25:48 Jays still could use a bullpen arm 29:16 Bo says goodbye to fans via Hazel Mae 34:57 Beltan and Andruw Jones to Cooperstown 41:39 Dave Stieb and the Hall's Veteran Committee 43:17 Buster Posey leads new candidates in '27 47:46 MLB Network Top 100 players 51:46 Re-Ranking 2026 AL East 55:08 Jays non-roster invitees to watch 58:34 Salary Cap and the new CBA 1:06:04 NFL Championship Weekend 1:10:49 Niagara Ironbacks update 1:12:07 Bob Elliott's CBN's Top 100 influential CDNs. ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- 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/

    1h 14m
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Richard Griffin and Mal Romanin talk baseball, sports and life. They discuss their mutual love of baseball and how it is they arrived at the point in their lives, teaming up for Exit Philosophy. A large dose of Blue Jays talk, where nothing is off limits with honest opinions and smart suggestions for making things better in sports and life.

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