Barger offers glimpse of what arm can be as a deterrent at 101.2 mph then heads back to IL

Jays need 2025 stars to step up are relying too much on good vibes and chemistry

The Blue Jays are chasing World Series success again, but are they putting too much emphasis on recreating the chemistry that fuelled their incredible 2025 run? On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down whether the current roster needs changes that stress performance over chemistry, using the demotion of Yohendrick Pinango as a key example. But the rookie Pinango got a reprieve when immediately called back up to replace injured Addison Barger.

Could history repeat itself with Blue Jays back-to-back Fall Classics? The guys look back at how legendary GM Pat Gillick made multiple major roster moves after the 1992 championship that helped deliver another title in 1993 — and whether Toronto should follow that same blueprint insatead of relying on good vibrations.

They also preview the massive 4-game showdown against the New York Yankees in the Bronx and ask: do the Yankees still have last October’s ALDS on their minds?

⚾ Why the Blue Jays’ 2024 trade deadline sell-off was about reloading, not rebuilding

⚾ How restocking the farm system is already paying dividends

⚾ A tribute to legendary manager Bobby Cox following his passing

⚾ The biggest questions surrounding Toronto’s roster heading into a crucial stretch