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Blue Jays first day of camp brings unexpected injuries and clubhouse drama
Santander, Bieber, Francis and Berrios make news on unusual Day 1
 • Richard Griffin
Blue Jays brass sends mixed messages on Day 1
Injury updates dominate Jays opening meet-and-greet
 • Richard Griffin
Team Canada and the sloppy lead-up to WBC, Buck Martinez, Statues and more
The Blue Jays Level of Excellence must make room for Martinez
 • Richard Griffin
Beloved Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez retires on his own terms
Revisit this Conversation with Buck recorded Jan. 6, 2025
 • Richard Griffin
MLB list 47 current players AAV $25M or more
A-Rod with Rangers in '01 was first MLB player to earn $25M/year
 • Richard Griffin
Hall-of-Fame journalist Michael Farber joins Conversations with Griff for best of the Expos
Swapping stories from the era when the Expos and downtown Montreal were one
 • Richard Griffin

January 2026

Pre-Season AL East Preview and Projected Order of Finish
As spring camps near, Jays remain atop MLB’s best division
 • Richard Griffin
Bo meets New York media and reviews are mixed
Bichette leaves Toronto, spurns Philadelphia but are Mets his "dream job"
 • Richard Griffin
How big a blow losing Tucker and Bo
Blue Jays looking to add to already strong offence must now pivot
 • Richard Griffin
No matter where Bichette’s free-agency lands him there should be no hard feelings
Blue Jays took their long-term shot in '23 but Bo wanted to roll the dice
 • Richard Griffin
Okamoto, yes, Bo and Tucker, maybe, plus much more as Blue Jays roster-build continues
Positive Impact of World Series Game 7 continues to reveal itself
 • Richard Griffin
Blue Jays sign 3B Kazuma Okamoto as 4th Top 50 ranked free-agent
Is Bo Bichette signing window now closed on Jays
 • Richard Griffin
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