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Family Secrets: Chris Pratt & Millie Bobby Brown Share Stories From Set 22:08

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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0:00-Intro

1:36 Four Nations Faceoff vs. NBA All-Stars

6:27-The Vlad Guerrero Jr. contract deadline

8:22-The Catch-22 of Jays bidding for Ohtani and Soto

10:59-Deferrals and the road to Vlad win-win

13:18-The ripple effect of Jays failure to sign Vlad

16:47-Why does FO not trust the long-term for Vlad

23:16-Springer’s willingness to accept changes

26:25-Defensive alignment and Jays new lineup

33:21 The bullpen and a second southpaw

37:28-Robo-ump is on the way

45:17-The 46 MLB starters earning $15M +. Jays have 4.

56:18 Discussing the wide-open NL Central

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The Vlad Contract's Catch-27

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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INDEX:

0:00-Intro

1:36 Four Nations Faceoff vs. NBA All-Stars

6:27-The Vlad Guerrero Jr. contract deadline

8:22-The Catch-22 of Jays bidding for Ohtani and Soto

10:59-Deferrals and the road to Vlad win-win

13:18-The ripple effect of Jays failure to sign Vlad

16:47-Why does FO not trust the long-term for Vlad

23:16-Springer’s willingness to accept changes

26:25-Defensive alignment and Jays new lineup

33:21 The bullpen and a second southpaw

37:28-Robo-ump is on the way

45:17-The 46 MLB starters earning $15M +. Jays have 4.

56:18 Discussing the wide-open NL Central

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Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy

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102 episod

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Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Fans Need More 46:42

2 days ago46:42

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The Blue Jays opening homestand was undeniably less than satisfying, even though the team finished up a successful 5-2 set at Rogers Centre before heading to New York for the Mets home opener. Maybe it’s because the attendance was disappointing. Maybe it was that the front end of the bullpen was abysmal in three of the games, led by the failures of secondary southpaws Richard Lovelady and his replacement Mason Fluharty. On this edition of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal discuss MGR John Schneider’s learning process with a team relying on its rotation and some spectacular defence to get by, evidenced by the warning signs of a negative team run differential. With rumours of an imminent Vlad extension floating around, mostly from Vlad’s own people, where do they think the situation stands with optimism tempered by the reality that the Jays could have and should have handled the Vlad and Bo issues long ago. They talk “torpedo bats”, a 10-game road trip, the suggested revision of the Jays lineup 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Opening Day Blues 1:00:48

11 days ago1:00:48

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Opening Day is about renewal, but there were things about Thursday that remain extremely disappointing for the Blue Jays, from the lukewarm reception accorded to players upon pre-game introductions at Rogers Centre, to the light booing of the US anthem, to a patriotic fan being thrown out of the ballpark for his choice of message on his baseball hat, to the on-field mistakes, both mental and physical, committed by the home team in a 12-2 loss to the O’s. Griff and Mal discuss the manager’s choice of Jose Berrios ahead of Kevin Gausman, the structure of the opening day batting order, Alejandro Kirk’s new contract, where Vlad stands at the moment regarding his own negotiations and more. Then there are Griff’s favourite opening day memories, the Top 5 Jays second basemen all-time, pre-season MLB Power Rankings and more. INDEX 0:00 Intro + Fan Ejection for red hat 4:23 Opening Day Summary 6:35 Griff’s Top 10 Openers 11:39 Mental and Physical opening day mistakes 17:27 State of the Bullpen 21:03 Lineup Construction 24:12 Kirk Contract 28:00 Vlad Contract Revisited 34:26 Top 5 Jays second basemen 42:47 Max Scherzer and options 50:32 MLB Power Rankings 58:24 Ironbacks update and signoff ---- 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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Vlad IS A Legacy Player 1:00:42

17 days ago1:00:42

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With a week to go before Opening Day, Blue Jays’ president Mark Shapiro held his annual spring media availability in Florida and offered a surprisingly optimistic outlook on the possibility of a long-term contract extension for Vlad Guerrero Jr. Following a dismal winter of fans pondering Shapiro’s early opinion that Vlad was good, but not a generational talent, the CEO now cites the perceived desire for a mutual outcome and wants to make the 26-year-old first baseman a “legacy player.” Mal and Griff discuss this welcomed turn of events, plus the Max Scherzer thumb issue and how did it get to this point. What does the injury that he says has bothered him since 2023, mean to the Jays’ rotation and what are the rotation options. Opinions of the season opening Dodgers-Cubs series in Japan, the prospect Spring Breakout games, predictions for the NL East and 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Good, The Vlad and The Ugly 1:07:39

25 days ago1:07:39

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With more and more information leaking out last week regarding Vlad Guerrero Jr. and his multi-year contract expectations, Mal and Griff discuss whether there is there any team in baseball that will meet the 26-year-old’s apparent demands for a “current value” contract extension for 14 years that would almost equal Ohtani and may start with a five? And what happens if Vlad posts numbers more like 2023 than his MVP level ’24 stats? Dave Roberts after years of being second-guessed was rewarded by the Dodgers making him the highest paid manager in MLB. How did he reach that point and is there any comparison of an early Roberts to Jays skipper John Schneider. The Top 5 list is a ranking of strength-up-the-middle for the AL. Can the Jays contend in a banged-up AL East and more. Like. Subscribe. Share. ---- 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Jays Fantasy Rotation Rank 1:15:31

5 weeks ago1:15:31

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Although the Blue Jays, rotation depth is a strength, entering MLB’s Fantasy draft season, the 5-man starting group is only ranked borderline good enough to make the post-season. Mal and Griff discuss that, plus which Jay starter should be given the opening day nod, why the art of tanking for draft position means less in baseball, is it even possible to improve a bad Jays bench, and more. Leave a review, like and subscribe! INDEX: 0:00-Intro 0:31 Blue Jays advantage finally open season at home 6:00 Creative Trea Turner challenge of Scherzer first pitch 11:19-Why “tanking” doesn’t mean as much in MLB 18:47-Comp ‘16 Yankees who tanked at deadline got better to ’24 Jays 23:22-Trump pardoning Pete Rose to get him to Cooperstown 25:34-Highly paid free agents and bribes for uniform number 30:46-Who should be Opening Day starter for Jays 36:21-Ranking the 30 MLB rotations with Jays at No. 11 49:48-Pitchers earning $15M-plus and are they worth it 54:10 Trying to improve a bad Blue Jays bench group 1:02:36 The impact of Gimenez and comps to Alomar 1:09:48 Ranking the AL West 1:12:56 Weekly Niagara 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Flow Goes What About Bo 1:07:35

5 weeks ago1:07:35

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Switching up the Exit Philosophy gears, veering away from the all-Vlad all the time debate, Mal and Griff check in with their deep dive into the similar choices for 26-year-old Bo Bichette between a Blue Jays contract extension or should they move to explore a trade. They talk the impact on the Jays of Max Scherzer, early reports on the challenge system, the future impact of new hitting coach David Popkins and far more. Subscribe, like and leave a review! INDEX: 0:00-Intro 1:26 Tkachuk won’t let Four Nations controversy fade 3:31 Impact of Max Scherzer 7:41-Scherzer’s dislike of the challenge system 14:54-Huge spring rosters and how they sort themselves out 21:26-What to do with Bo in terms of ’25 then reaching free agency 23:19-What teams might be interested in Bo as a free agent in ‘26 33:09-Why Bo shouldn’t bat leadoff but then who 37:38-Two suggested platooning positions for Jays 44:45-Can Kirk start 115 games at catcher 48:31 The impact of the new hitting coach 57:11-is there wisdom in trading Vlad and Bo now 1:04:00-Niagara 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Vlad Contract's Catch-27 59:58

7 weeks ago59:58

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It seems everything the Blue Jays have tried to accomplish in free agency the last two years has served to drive up the price of signing their own superstar, Vlad Guerrero Jr. leading to a Catch-22 of finding an extension with which both sides can live. On Exit Philosophy, Mal and Griff discuss the effect of the Jays serious bids the last two years for Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto and, now, where they think Vlad fits in under his unique circumstance. They explain the ripple effect of not signing Vlad with regard to their fans, inside the clubhouse. What might be the best of three strategies moving forward. Also, Mal and Griff talk Robo-Ump, George Springer and his willingness to accept change, Mal’s summer league Niagara Ironbacks and more. INDEX: 0:00-Intro 1:36 Four Nations Faceoff vs. NBA All-Stars 6:27-The Vlad Guerrero Jr. contract deadline 8:22-The Catch-22 of Jays bidding for Ohtani and Soto 10:59-Deferrals and the road to Vlad win-win 13:18-The ripple effect of Jays failure to sign Vlad 16:47-Why does FO not trust the long-term for Vlad 23:16-Springer’s willingness to accept changes 26:25-Defensive alignment and Jays new lineup 33:21 The bullpen and a second southpaw 37:28-Robo-ump is on the way 45:17-The 46 MLB starters earning $15M +. Jays have 4. 56:18 Discussing the wide-open NL Central ---- 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Rights of Baseball Spring 1:06:32

8 weeks ago1:06:32

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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 ---- 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Sixth Starter Argument 1:08:25

9 weeks ago1:08:25

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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 ---- 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Scherzer Surprise 1:13:26

10 weeks ago1:13:26

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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 ---- 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Santander Impact 1:04:37

11 weeks ago1:04:37

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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 ---- 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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Griff's Conversation with Terry Francona 46:05

11 weeks ago46:05

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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 ---- 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Bronze Age 1:08:16

12 weeks ago1:08:16

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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 ---- Get the video version of Exit Philosophy 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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The Arb Files 1:19:13

13 weeks ago1:19:13

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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 ---- Get the video version of Exit Philosophy 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/…

Exit Philosophy with Griff and Scotty Mac

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Conversations With Griff - Buck Martinez 59:39

13 weeks ago59:39

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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. ---- 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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