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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. JAN 17

    Blue Jays Come Up Short on Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette - What is Next For Toronto? | Exit Philosophy

    Within 24 hours on Thursday and Friday, the two top MLB free-agent hitters linked to the Blue Jays signed and came off the board, but neither one was headed north of the border. First, it was Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers, then Bo Bichette to the Mets. On Exit Philosophy we discuss the possible impact to the Jays' hopes of improving their lineup via free agency and where this leaves the AL Champs moving forward. Was Bo to the Mets a panic move by owner Steve Cohen? Was Bo's departure always an inevitability? Mal and Griff discuss the Hall-of-Fame announcement later this week, the looming labour negotiations after the '26 season, Ernie Clement to Team USA and much more. Note** - Bo signed right after recording original episode so the first 25 mins are recorded separately from the rest of the episode. Hope you enjoy! INDEX: 0:00 – Intro 0:35 – Kyle Tucker is an LA Dodger 9:50 – Bo Bichette is a New York Met 21:40 – Realmuto resigns with Phillies + How Will Bo Handle NY Media 25:30 – How to Avoid a Salary Cap and a Lockout 35:15 – Bo Bichette and Mitch Marner Comparisons 43:15 – Hall of Fame Announcement Preview 50:45 – Rob Manfred and Lockout Negotiations 1:00:32 – Ernie Clement on Team USA for WBC 1:04:15 – Red Sox Have Best Rotation in the AL East 1:12:10 – International Signing Period 1:13:45 – NFL Divsional Weekend Preview + 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 19m

  6. JAN 8

    Kazuma Okamoto Joins the Blue Jays | World Series Impact, Bichette Talks & Rotation Overhaul

    The Blue Jays made a significant addition from the Japanese pool signing free-agent 3B Kazuma Okamoto -- four years, $60M. On this Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal explain how much the Jays' dramatic World Series run impacted the club's international profile and what this latest addition may mean to the team's pursuit of Bo Bichette and/or Kyle Tucker. Which AL teams have had the best off-season, a month to spring training. Detailing the dramatic change in the Jays starting rotation and the bullpen from opening Day 2025 to now. Should Ross Atkins wait until March to attempt a trade for Jose Berrios or is that too much a distraction? All this and more, including handicapping NFL wildcard weekend. INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:38 Kazuma Okamoto discussion 5:16 Okamoto presser with Scott Boras 10:49 Are Tucker and Bo still on the table 16:44 Rogers figures out spend money make money 19:16 Who's going to bat middle of the order 27:49 Jays and Luxury Tax with Jose Berrios 33:32 Jays will miss influence of departed pitchers 36:28 Comparing 2025 pitching to '26 46:20 AL Teams with best off-season   55:21 NFL Playoff Preview 1:02:56 Wrapup ---- 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

  7. 12/27/2025

    Hazel Mae on Her Blue Jays Career, Breaking Barriers and Jack Graney Award | Conversations with Griff

    In this edition of Conversations with Griff, I chat with iconic Blue Jays television personality, Hazel Mae, recently recognized by the Canadian Hall of Fame with the Jack Graney Award, given to a media member for a lifetime of contribution to baseball. We discuss her stellar career, from the first time she was handed a tape recorder and sent to a Jays game, to her current status as a huge part of the most-watched telecasts in MLB, her role models in sports broadcasting, and her positive influence on young women in Canada. INDEX: 0:00 – Intro 0:25 – Winning the Jack Graney Award and Canadian Baseball HOF 3:25 – Her love of the Kansas City Chiefs 6:45 – The wonderful progression of women in sports media 10:00 – Admiration of Susan Waldman 14:25 – Double standard in Media + Personal anecdote 18:15 – Dealing with self doubt and struggles early on in career 24:30 – Moving and working for NESN in Boston 28:00 – Early days of MLB Network and Hazel's time there 33:38 – Working with Buck and Dan + Sportsnet 37:01 – Relationship building with players + Rowdy Tellez 39:15 – Carlos Delgado + Troy Tulowitzki 43:35 – Spirited conversations with husband and analyst, Kevin Barker 47:50 – Meeting her in-laws for the first time 49:50 – Hazels parents' reactions on her career and becoming an icon 53:10 – The humanity of Hazel's interview style 56:20 – Hazel's important influence on the next generation 59:30 - 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/

    1 hr

  8. 12/20/2025

    Blue Jays at a Crossroads: Bo Bichette's Future, Payroll Reality & AL East Rising

    The Blue Jays head to the New Year having accomplished necessary improvements to the pitching staff, but still needing one big bat to solidify the lineup. The answer could be Bo, or Kyle Tucker, maybe someone else via trade or free agency, but on Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal discuss the implications if this is the final position-player roster. What is the new market for Bichette, now that he has expressed a willingness to consider second base? The Jays ranked sixth in all of MLB in Luxury Tax, but nobody can match the Dodgers. How did the Jays arrive at ranking among the big boys in payroll? Finding a landing spot that would benefit Jose Berrios, ranking the AL East with eight weeks left before spring training and much more. ---- 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/

    53 min
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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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