Richard Griffin
@rgriffbaseball.bsky.social
Currently Exit Philosophy podcast; GriffsThePitch.com; former PR with Expos and Blue Jays; former Toronto Star baseball columnist. Friendships are forever.
Latest Blue Jays FA signing, 3B Kazuma Okamoto was introduced at Rogers Centre on Wednesday. What does it mean to Bo and/or Kyle Tucker. On #ExitPhilosophy @mromanin and I compare a Jays revamped pitching staff ‘26 to ‘25 & more. Where you get podcasts podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
Kazuma Okamoto Joins the Blue Jays | World Series Impact, Bichette Talks & Rotation Overhaul
Podcast Episode · Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal · 2026-01-08 · 1h 4m
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January 8, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Latest Blue Jays FA signing, 3B Kazuma Okamoto was introduced at Rogers Centre on Wednesday. What does it mean to Bo and/or Kyle Tucker. On #ExitPhilosophy @mromanin and I compare a Jays revamped pitching staff ‘26 to ‘25 & more. Where you get podcasts podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
Non-baseball related observation. Worst NCAA college bowl season in memory. Heading into Saturday's action has been 19 bowls. Combined margin of victory +290 points -- avg. 15.3 pts/G. Looking forward to today's Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl. Winning coach be doused in Gin and Juice?
December 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Non-baseball related observation. Worst NCAA college bowl season in memory. Heading into Saturday's action has been 19 bowls. Combined margin of victory +290 points -- avg. 15.3 pts/G. Looking forward to today's Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl. Winning coach be doused in Gin and Juice?
Conversations with Griff is a redemption song for Ellis Valentine, one of Top 5 OF arms in MLB history. The rise and fall and rise again of former Expos all-star is inspiring. Ellis talks Barger, Barfield, Parker and famous ‘77 ASG pre-game call to arms. And more
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Ellis Valentine: The Cannon Arm, Montreal Expos Glory & Overcoming Life's Toughest Battles
Podcast Episode · Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal · 2025-11-30 · 1h 9m
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November 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Conversations with Griff is a redemption song for Ellis Valentine, one of Top 5 OF arms in MLB history. The rise and fall and rise again of former Expos all-star is inspiring. Ellis talks Barger, Barfield, Parker and famous ‘77 ASG pre-game call to arms. And more
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Bonus Exit Philosophy commentary on Dylan Cease signing with Blue Jays youtu.be/cNA-BwHDyoA?...
Dylan Cease Signs with the Toronto Blue Jays - Bonus Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal
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November 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Bonus Exit Philosophy commentary on Dylan Cease signing with Blue Jays youtu.be/cNA-BwHDyoA?...
This edition of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal discuss the Blue Jays off season, areas of need and how much they have to spend. Do they need a new closer and what about the rotation. Wherever you get your podcasts. Like and subscribe.
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Are The Blue Jays Extending Their Window? Bullpen Names + Hot Stove Rumours and Rule 5 Roster Moves
Podcast Episode · Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal · 2025-11-26 · 58m
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November 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This edition of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal discuss the Blue Jays off season, areas of need and how much they have to spend. Do they need a new closer and what about the rotation. Wherever you get your podcasts. Like and subscribe.
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As I got older, I was thinking this is great, my vision is improving cuz I can now play 18 holes of golf and see my ball all the way to the end on every shot. Turns out as I get older I’m just hitting the ball 20 years shorter. Fore!
October 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
As I got older, I was thinking this is great, my vision is improving cuz I can now play 18 holes of golf and see my ball all the way to the end on every shot. Turns out as I get older I’m just hitting the ball 20 years shorter. Fore!
Moving between Oakville and Stoney Creek and the weather was right for wheeling out some of the Blue Jays gear I haven’t worn in 3 years since I worked for the team. Walking around, cars are honking, people thumbs up, a lot of smiling “Go Jays” shout outs. 👍 October baseball!
October 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Moving between Oakville and Stoney Creek and the weather was right for wheeling out some of the Blue Jays gear I haven’t worn in 3 years since I worked for the team. Walking around, cars are honking, people thumbs up, a lot of smiling “Go Jays” shout outs. 👍 October baseball!
Exit philosophy congratulates the Blue Jays, the AL champ nobody truly fears, plus previews and predictions of the four Wild Card Series in MLB. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
The Jays Are AL East Champions + Wild Card Preview
Podcast Episode · Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal · 2025-09-30 · 18m
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September 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Exit philosophy congratulates the Blue Jays, the AL champ nobody truly fears, plus previews and predictions of the four Wild Card Series in MLB. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
Reposted by Richard Griffin
Hour 2 of #GamePlay with Matthew Cauz:
⚾ - @rgriffbaseball.bsky.social on whether Jose Berrios should start in the postseason
🏈 - @iamqadryismail.bsky.social tees up a big #MondayNightFootball matchup between the Ravens and Lions
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⚾ - @rgriffbaseball.bsky.social on whether Jose Berrios should start in the postseason
🏈 - @iamqadryismail.bsky.social tees up a big #MondayNightFootball matchup between the Ravens and Lions
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September 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Hour 2 of #GamePlay with Matthew Cauz:
⚾ - @rgriffbaseball.bsky.social on whether Jose Berrios should start in the postseason
🏈 - @iamqadryismail.bsky.social tees up a big #MondayNightFootball matchup between the Ravens and Lions
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⚾ - @rgriffbaseball.bsky.social on whether Jose Berrios should start in the postseason
🏈 - @iamqadryismail.bsky.social tees up a big #MondayNightFootball matchup between the Ravens and Lions
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Condolences to the family of longtime baseball writer and friend Scott Miller. The late John McHale, when I started in MLB, said, “The key to a long, successful career is to love the game and respect everyone who chooses it as their life” That describes our friend, Scott RIP 🙏🍻
June 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Condolences to the family of longtime baseball writer and friend Scott Miller. The late John McHale, when I started in MLB, said, “The key to a long, successful career is to love the game and respect everyone who chooses it as their life” That describes our friend, Scott RIP 🙏🍻
Are May flowers on the way for the Blue Jays hitters after their offensive woes in what was a stormy April. youtu.be/xGcWdzqdRqk?...
Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal - Are There Sunny Days Ahead?
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April 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Are May flowers on the way for the Blue Jays hitters after their offensive woes in what was a stormy April. youtu.be/xGcWdzqdRqk?...
Blue Jays recall RH Dillon Tate. Was w/- Jays last Sept, re-signed on March 12 and was catching up at AAA-Buffalo from late start. AAA 1.50 ERA, 5G, 6IP, 6H, 1BB, 7K. Originally 4th overall by TX in '14 draft one pick ahead of Kyle Tucker (Hou). Picks 1-2 D.Swanson-A.Bregman
April 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Blue Jays recall RH Dillon Tate. Was w/- Jays last Sept, re-signed on March 12 and was catching up at AAA-Buffalo from late start. AAA 1.50 ERA, 5G, 6IP, 6H, 1BB, 7K. Originally 4th overall by TX in '14 draft one pick ahead of Kyle Tucker (Hou). Picks 1-2 D.Swanson-A.Bregman
Blue Jays addition RH Paxton Schultz, 27, drafted 2019 14th Rd. Brewers. Pitched briefly in Australia ('21) and then acquired by Jays org May 2, 2021. This year AAA-Buffalo 2.08 ERA, 4G 8.2IP, .226 app. avg.
April 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Blue Jays addition RH Paxton Schultz, 27, drafted 2019 14th Rd. Brewers. Pitched briefly in Australia ('21) and then acquired by Jays org May 2, 2021. This year AAA-Buffalo 2.08 ERA, 4G 8.2IP, .226 app. avg.
This week’s Exit Philosophy podcast w/-Griff and @mromanin available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Everything you need to know about @BlueJays and Vlad’s monster deal, including impact on Bo, Jays brass, future FA & more smart baseball opinion podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
The Vlad Factor
Podcast Episode · Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal · 2025-04-12 · 1h 6m
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April 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This week’s Exit Philosophy podcast w/-Griff and @mromanin available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Everything you need to know about @BlueJays and Vlad’s monster deal, including impact on Bo, Jays brass, future FA & more smart baseball opinion podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
Opinion and detail on Blue Jatys and Vlad with 3rd biggest Total Value contract ever. open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...
Blue Jays and Guerrero Jr share $500M Commitment
With Vlad’s 14-year extension there can be no rebuild
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April 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Opinion and detail on Blue Jatys and Vlad with 3rd biggest Total Value contract ever. open.substack.com/pub/richgrif...