by Rich Griffin and Mal Romanin
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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April 25, 2025
<p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">The Blue Jays arrive at the end of April after a rollercoaster ride of</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">fan</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">optimism and despair.</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">The shooting star that was LH Easton Lucas has</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">departed</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">leaving questions of where to go next.</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">What about the batting order after a dismal performance in Houston?</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">Is bringing Daulton Varsho back a stabilizing answer for what ails the Jays, and should George Springer be reintroduced to leadoff?</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">Mal and Griff discuss the Top 5 teams in the latest power rankings and the AL’s rookie class in 2025.</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW69930945 BCX0">All this and far more is in this week’s Exit Philosophy.</span></span></span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">INDEX </span></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">0:00 </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Intro</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">0:52</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Great time of year for Pro Sports</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">7:16</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Solving the</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Jays</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">April woes</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">11:40</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Bo and the batting order</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">1</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">6:5</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">9</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Rotation possibilities</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">26:23</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Fall behind and feels like its over </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">27:</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">52</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">When</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW63147137 BCX0"> should we</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">see Varsho</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">32:41</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Organization OF depth</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">35:59</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Oh what a relief it is</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">42:25</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">MLB Top 5 Teams</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">48:35</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Ranking AL Rookies</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">58:58</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">Solutions for Jays current crisis</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">48:13 Top</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">5 List Jays</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">strikeout games</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW63147137 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW63147137 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW63147137 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">1:0</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">2</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">:</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">37</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW63147137 BCX0">Ironbacks</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW63147137 BCX0">update</span></span></p> </div> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">----</span></span></p> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube:</span></span></p> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy</span></span></p> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">----</span></span></p> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">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</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1VNV1hmTEtMMWY2S2VaYWxEMXFaWG44aEtOUXxBQ3Jtc0tsQXlqY1ExRVl4SVl6a2dRSlVEQXZOSGF4dHc3UXc1SFNFby14RDVnOE1SdGY1NjEzQ1ZOa2RySEVVSXV5ZkVxdjRkYXp5MDRQQVA2UF9GLWRrbTYyWFhJWlNkMUkwOGhDMlZNQ0NMZXBJVzFOc3h3Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.griffsthepitch.com%2F&v=XRrQvXaYUSU" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">https://www.griffsthepitch.com/</a></span></span></p>
April 19, 2025
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Should Blue Jays fans be encouraged by the solid start to the </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">’25</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">season, even though</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">there have been obvious flaws and</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">an offence not clicking on all cylinders. Mal</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">and Griff discuss that, plus</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">what to make of the Vlad extension press conference,</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Max Scherzer’s relationship with his replacement Easton Lucas and what it means to a new-look rotation,</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">how high leverage bullpen pieces have come together and more. They</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">talk about unusual injuries through the years, plus a Top 5 list of</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Jays strikeouts in a game, a list dominated by Roger Clemens.</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Finally,</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">there’s</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">the disappointing way Jackie Robinson Day handled by the Dodgers and by MLB</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">.</span></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">INDEX:</span></span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">0:00</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Intro</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">1:26</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Attendance Concerns</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">3:45</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Jays early success in AL despite flaws</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">5:24</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Easton Lucas and Max Scherzer</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">6:57</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Team concept and Lineup Construct</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">11:46</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">In praise of NL West</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">14:59</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Hoffman and the bullpen</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">19:42</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Clues from the Vlad Presser</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">24:43</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Roster Moves and Springer</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">33:55</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Rotation</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">and Leverage </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">3</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">7</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">:</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">5</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">3</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Jackie Robinson </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">42:45</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">Freak Injuries</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">48:13 Top</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">5 List Jays</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">strikeout games</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW148012118 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW148012118 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">1:0</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">1</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">:</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">05</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW148012118 BCX0">Ironbacks</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0">update</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW148012118 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW148012118 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> </div> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">----</span></span></p> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube:</span></span></p> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy</span></span></p> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">----</span></span></p> <p><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap" dir="auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">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</span> <span class= 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April 12, 2025
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW230685345 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW230685345 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">The biggest</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">news of the</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">Blue Jays week, of course, was the monstrous 14-year extension offered</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">up</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">to Vlad Guerrero Jr. In addition to outlining</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">the</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">dollar</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">details, Mal and Griff explain the</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">possible</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">ripple effect</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">of the third-largest total value contract in MLB history</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">and what having</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">Vlad,</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">the face of the franchise</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">,</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">on board through 2039</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">could mean</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">for</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">Bo</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW105928057 BCX0">Bichette</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">, to Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, for attendance at Rogers Centre and</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">the trickle-down benefitting</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">future free agents like Kyle Tucker.</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">Should the Jays trade Bo if they think they</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">can’t</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">afford both young stars.</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">What about the</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">Jays</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">rotation and the improved length they are giving</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">,</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">compared to a year ago. Is Easton Lucas this year’s Bowden Francis and who are the Top 5 homegrown Blue Jays starting pitchers,</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">signed</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">and developed since 2000. Plus, another week</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">in which</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">EP offer</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">s</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW105928057 BCX0">apologies to backup catcher Tyler Heineman, who has started the season like an all-star. </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW105928057 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{}"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW230685345 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">INDEX</span></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW230685345 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">0:00 </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">Intro</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW230685345 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BCX0">2</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">:</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">3</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">4</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">What about Bo</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW230685345 BCX0"> Bichette</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW230685345 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW230685345 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW230685345 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">1</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">7</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">:</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0">10 Vlad deal impact on Mark and Ross</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW230685345 BCX0"> </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW230685345 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> 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