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. 2d ago

    Blue Jays 2027: Vlad, Arozarena, Lockout & Ross Atkins' Biggest Offseason Decisions

    On this week's Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the latest Toronto Blue Jays year-end review from Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins and look ahead to the biggest questions facing the Jays heading into the 2027 season. With the MLB offseason underway, what could a potential Dec. 1 lockout mean for the Blue Jays' plans for 2027? Griff and Mal examine the potential impact on Toronto's offseason strategy, roster construction and free-agent plans. The discussion also focuses on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his offensive struggles, what the Blue Jays should do to get Vlad back on track, and whether Ernie Clement should have a permanent role as a starter. Plus, why Randy Arozarena could be an intriguing fit for the Blue Jays in free agency. Griff and Mal also break down the current MLB playoff picture, including the surprising number of teams from the bottom half of MLB payrolls still competing, and what that could mean for the future of baseball's competitive landscape. Plus, the guys unveil their projected Blue Jays starting lineup for 2027, discuss the biggest offseason priorities and look at what Toronto needs to do to get back into contention. ---- 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/

  2. Sep 29

    Blue Jays 2026 Season Ends: Vlad Controversy, Scherzer & Springer Farewells | Exit Philosophy

    The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season is officially over, and the finale at Rogers Centre was filled with emotion, controversy and plenty to discuss on Exit Philosophy. Max Scherzer and George Springer received emotional farewell tributes in front of an appreciative Blue Jays crowd as Toronto closed out a disappointing 2026 season. But did the focus on two departing stars overshadow the bigger story of an 80-82, sub-.500 finish? Then there's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his controversial Spanish-language interview in Baltimore. What happened, how did the comments become such a major story, and what can the Blue Jays and Vlad learn from the situation going forward? With Toronto's season over, Exit Philosophy also previews all four 2026 MLB Wild Card Series and examines the teams that were the biggest disappointments around Major League Baseball.  Plus, more Blue Jays offseason questions, MLB playoff discussion and plenty more from Griff and Mal. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #VladimirGuerreroJr #MaxScherzer #GeorgeSpringer #MLBPlayoffs #WildCard #BlueJays2026 #ExitPhilosophy INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Jays' End of Season Drama 1:25 Scherzer & Springer Farewells 9:24 Valenzuela on Scherzer 14:14 Vlad's Controversial Interview 28:04 Jays Finish 80-82 34:43 MLB Wild Card Preview 39:06 2026 Blue Jays Strengths & Weaknesses 45:24 MLB's Most Disappointing Teams 49:20 Giants' Tony Vitello Experiment 52:49 What Do the Jays Need for 2027? 58:33 NFL Week 3 Talk ---- 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/

  3. Sep 19

    Blue Jays' Final 9 Games: Playoff Crunch Time & Shane Bieber's 2027 Future | Exit Philosophy

    This week on Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the Toronto Blue Jays' final nine games of the season and the decisions facing manager John Schneider as the Jays navigate a thin three-man rotation and a bullpen that needs to be ready every day. With the Blue Jays playoff push entering crunch time, can Schneider think outside the box with his pitching staff? What does the bullpen look like down the stretch, and should Joe Mantiply and Michael Lorenzen continue to be used in high-leverage situations? Plus, Shane Bieber has an interesting conversation with Griff about his future, including the possibility of betting on himself with a short-term contract in hopes of maximizing a bigger free-agent deal down the road—and whether the Toronto Blue Jays could be a fit in 2027. The guys also look ahead to the Blue Jays offseason, including what Toronto needs to do to improve its offence, potential roster moves, and whether this could be the organization's best rookie class since Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette debuted in 2019. Subscribe to Exit Philosophy for more Blue Jays analysis, MLB news, player discussions, playoff coverage and Toronto Blue Jays offseason talk. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNews #ExitPhilosophy #ShaneBieber   ---- 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/

  4. Sep 11

    Blue Jays Wild Card Push: Are They Emerging as the Team to Beat? | Keegan Matheson Joins Exit Philosophy

    Blue Jays Wild Card Push: Are They Emerging as the Team to Beat? | Keegan Matheson Joins Exit Philosophy On this week's Exit Philosophy, Mal and Griff welcome MLB.com Blue Jays beat writer and author Keegan Matheson as guest host for a wide-ranging discussion about the Toronto Blue Jays and their push for the American League Wild Card. With the postseason race heating up, has the Blue Jays' recent surge made them the favourite to claim the final AL Wild Card spot? The guys break down the Jays' playoff chances, the starting rotation, bullpen workload, injuries, and the impact of the team's emerging rookies. Keegan brings a fresh perspective on what has been one of the busiest bullpens in the American League, the Blue Jays' pitching depth, and the players making an impact down the stretch. Plus, a closer look at what makes Brett Bateman so special and, of course, plenty of discussion about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The episode also begins with personal reflections and memories of September 11, 2001, before turning to the Blue Jays' increasingly fascinating October chase. Toronto Blue Jays | Blue Jays Playoffs | AL Wild Card | MLB | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Brett Bateman | Keegan Matheson | Blue Jays News | Blue Jays Podcast ---- 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/

  5. Sep 4

    Blue Jays & the WILD AL Wild Card Race: Who Can Be the Best Mediocre Team?

    The AL Wild Card race is WILD — and with just 21 games remaining, the Toronto Blue Jays are right in the middle of the fight to become the best mediocre team in the American League. On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the chaotic Wild Card race. Who are the real contenders, which teams have fallen out, and can the Blue Jays actually make a playoff run? The boys also examine the Jays' injury situation. Do Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber and Anthony Santander have enough time to return from injury and become factors down the stretch? The Blue Jays' series against Cleveland was filled with fundamental mistakes, defensive lapses and throwing errors, reigniting a bigger debate about the direction of baseball. Is the sport putting too much emphasis on athleticism and getting young players to the major leagues before they are truly ready — and has the importance of fundamentals been lost? Finally, Griff and Mal dive into MLB labour relations, discussing the strategies players and owners could use as baseball heads toward what could be an inevitable off-season showdown.  Wild Card chaos. Injuries. Fundamentals. Player development. MLB labour. It's all on the table. Subscribe to Exit Philosophy with Griff & Mal and join the conversation INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Wild AL Wild Card Race + Blue Jays Outlook and Chances 30:25 - Is there a baseball fundamentals problem in the big leagues? + Athleticism reigns supreme 42:40 - MLB News and Notes 1:02:20 - 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/

  6. Aug 29

    Blue Jays Playoff Hopes Fading? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Under Pressure | Exit Philosophy

    The playoff clock is ticking for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays, with fan frustration boiling over after Thursday's loss to the Royals. Should Toronto shift its goal to simply finishing the season at .500? Griff and Mal also discuss Michael Lorenzen's long road back, Brett Bateman's surprising emergence and his potential importance to the 2027 Blue Jays, while paying tribute to Buck Martinez and remembering legendary Expos broadcaster Jacques Doucet. All that and more on Exit Philosophy. INDEX: 0:00 -Intro 0:40 - Buck Martinez Day Celebration 7:50 - R.I.P. Jacques Doucet 16:50 - KC Royals Series Debacle + Michael Lorenzen 27:48 - The Fans are Booing Vlad + What is the Solution? 38:40 - The AL Wildcard Picture 48:40 - Is Brett Bateman the Starting CF in 2027? 52:12 - 2027 Pitching Staff 57:13 - MLB News 1:01:25 - 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/

  7. Aug 18

    Can the Blue Jays Make the Playoffs? Toronto's Wild Card Chances & Ross Atkins Grade

    The Toronto Blue Jays enter the final 36 games of the MLB season in a seven-team race for the final American League Wild Card spot. What are the Jays' realistic playoff chances, are they better after the trade deadline, and how should Ross Atkins be graded for his unique approach as both buyers and sellers? Would an 81-win, .500 season be enough for Blue Jays fans? Plus, we discuss Tommy John's Hall of Fame case, Ricky Tiedemann's future, Brett Bateman's potential, and the Blue Jays' playoff push on this week's Exit Philosophy. #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #Sports #BaseballPodcasts INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Tommy John RIP 7:58 Jays' Wild Card Hopes 10:54 The Tropicana Field Curse 12:44 Are the Final 30 Games Easy? 14:41 The Math Problem 16:07 Is .500 Good Enough? 17:17 Fixing the Offense 19:44 Ranking the 7 Wild Card Contenders 22:01 2025 vs. 2026 Jays 33:33 Who Is Brett Bateman? 37:27 What Is an MLB "Gruelling" Schedule? 45:09 Grading Ross Atkins' Trade Deadline 50:24 Tiedemann, Estrada & Jays' Farm System ---- 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/

  8. Aug 11

    Rich and Mal Are Back! Breaking Down the Trade Deadline, Blue Jays Season and Next Steps

    The Toronto Blue Jays are entering a critical stretch of the MLB season, and Griff and Mal break down everything surrounding the Jays' playoff push. After a controversial "fourth out" play against the Boston Red Sox, the guys explain one of baseball's most confusing rules, why the umpires got the call right, and how the Blue Jays' defense ultimately cost them a run in an important game. Exit Philosophy also takes an in-depth look at the Blue Jays' MLB Trade Deadline moves, including the impact those additions have on Toronto's luxury tax situation, the current Wild Card race, and the team's plans for 2027 and beyond. With Toronto chasing the third American League Wild Card spot, Griff and Mal examine how realistic a Blue Jays playoff run really is. The Jays would need to put together a 42-game stretch at a winning pace they have yet to match at any point this season. Can Toronto make the push, and what would it take to get there? Plus, the guys wrap up the episode with a look at the Niagara Ironbacks' successful second season, as the team narrowly missed the playoffs after overcoming a difficult inaugural year. Topics include: Toronto Blue Jays, Blue Jays playoff push, MLB Trade Deadline, Blue Jays trade deadline, American League Wild Card, MLB luxury tax, fourth out rule, Blue Jays vs Red Sox, Blue Jays defense, Toronto Blue Jays 2027, Blue Jays roster, MLB playoffs, Niagara Ironbacks and Exit Philosophy. INDEX:   0:00 - Return to the Pod 0:43 - Confusion in Blue Jays and Red Sox Game 6:00 - Continued Concerns with the Bullpen 6:50 - Trade Deadline Strategy.. Did They Get It Right? 15:43 - How did the Blue Jays get here in 2026 + Vlads Performance 21:30 - Trade Deadline Moves Analyzed 29:45 - 2027 Rotation 39:05 - MLB Playoff Picture 49:10 - Judging John Schneider 51:50 - Ironbacks Season Review from GM and Manager 57:15 - Final thoughts #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #VladimirGuerreroJr #MaxScherzer #GeorgeSpringer #AlejandroKirk #MLBPodcast #BaseballPodcast #BlueJaysNation #ExitPhilosophy #MLBTradeDeadline #TorontoSports #BaseballAnalysis #JaysTalk ---- 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/

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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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