Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal – Details, episodes & analysis

PROGRAMMING NOTE: A longer, unedited version of this episode can be found, no later than Wednesday, on youtube.com/@exitphilosophy. In this episode, Griff and Scotty Mac discuss the recent 16-game run against lesser teams and whether the Toronto Blue Jays 10-6 record was a mirage. Joey Votto retires - did the Blue Jays handle it properly? And as Bo Bichette nears a return from the injured list the guys discuss whether he can salvage his season.

Following the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend visit to Wrigley Field, Griff and Scotty Mac, both of whom have been to the fabled stadium on many different occasions, share their favourite memories. The conversation then turns to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s and Bo Bichette's long-term situations, how and why the situations are so different and what, if anything, can be done to rectify the relationship with Bichette. How should Vladdy approach his negotiation?

The Toronto Blue Jays have made changes to the roster; it's apparent the club's philosophy also has changed in its pursuit of more offence. Griff and Scotty Mac wonder: is the new philosophy sustainable? The Blue Jays are dealing with another worrying injury in the bullpen. And the 30th anniversary of the OJ Simpson Bronco chase brings up where-were-we-then memories.

Cavan Biggio's time with the Toronto Blue Jays is over. Were Griff and Scotty Mac surprised? What's the rationale? The guys try to figure out the fifth spot in the starting rotation now that Alek Manoah's season is over. And off of the series victory in Oakland, the guys share memories of the Coliseum now that the Blue Jays have paid their last visit to the stadium.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Griff and Scotty Mac will be LIVE on YouTube after the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles game on the evening of Wednesday, June 5; check it out at youtube.com/@exitphilosophy. In this episode: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plays third base; the guys discuss the "why" behind the move. As the Blue Jays hope for the best with injured pitchers Alek Manoah and Jordan Romano, don't buy any attempts to sell their possible long-term absences as a reasons for a bad season. And, is Bo Bichette unhappy?

Griff and Scotty Mac record after the Toronto Blue Jays win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday, May 27, which improved the Jays to 24-29. All is not well, however, and the guys each give three moves they would make right now to try to right the ship. One of Scotty Mac's suggestions leads to an intense back and forth. Plus, the Blue Jays are about to unveil their City Connect jerseys.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Griff and Scotty Mac will go LIVE on their YouTube page, at youtube.com/exitphilosophy, after the Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers game on Thursday evening, May 23rd. Meanwhile, in this episode, the guys pay tribute to Canadian broadcasting legend Darren Dutchyshen before breaking down Ross Atkins' holiday weekend press availability, the changes to the batting order, the importance of the next couple of weeks against "weaker" opponents, and the apparent return to form of former ace Alek Manoah.

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into a crucial stretch and the results will dictate the path forward. Griff and Scotty Mac agree that continued underwhelming results will lead to at least one significant shake up in the organization. Alek Manoah looked good in his Mother's Day start against Minnesota, didn't he. Part of the Blue Jays' problems this year can be traced to unexpected weaknesses.

Scotty Mac returns and the guys discuss the heat on the Blue Jays to get this season turned around. Scotty isn't up for the criticism of the hitting coaches for the offensive struggles and demands a moratorium on firings until one particular individual is let go. How does Griff feel about Alek Manoah's first big league start of the season? And the guys offer quick thoughts on the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

With RH Yariel Rodriguez forced onto the IL on Tuesday with back issues, the opening is there for RH Alek Manoah, coming off a great start at AAA-Buffalo, to re-enter the Blue Jays rotation as early as Sunday at the Nationals. Plus, Rich Griffin talks the return of C Danny Jansen, the struggles of the big three at the top of the Jays order, the future of GM Ross Atkins and more.