Does Vlad’s lasik surgery indicate a new vision for the Blue Jays in 2027?
With four top-seeded teams battling for a World Series championship, we examine how they got here, whether the Los Angeles Dodgers have the motivation to win a third consecutive World Series, and why bullpen management has become such a dominant factor in October baseball. Are built-in off days giving elite relievers too much influence over playoff outcomes? Could changes to the postseason schedule give the best teams over 162 games a better chance to prove their superiority?
💰 MLB SALARY CAP: IS IT ABOUT COMPETITIVE BALANCE OR MONEY?
MLB owners have proposed changes that could benefit baseball, but those proposals are tied to implementing a salary cap. With three of the final four teams coming from the bottom 11 MLB payrolls, does this postseason undermine the argument that a salary cap is necessary to create competitive balance? Or is the push really about cost certainty for owners and the potential expansion fees from new MLB franchises?
🔵 TORONTO BLUE JAYS: WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE FOR 2027?
The Blue Jays’ offensive struggles cannot be ignored after finishing as MLB’s lowest-scoring team. Could Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s reported laser eye surgery lead to a resurgence in 2027, or does that optimism risk overlooking the team’s bigger problems?
Griff and Mal break down what Toronto needs to change around the diamond this offseason, which positions require upgrades, and whether the Blue Jays should pursue another starting pitcher to slot behind Dylan Cease and ahead of José Soriano in the rotation.
From the MLB postseason and World Series race to salary cap controversy, competitive balance, and the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2027 offseason, it’s another wide-ranging episode of Exit Philosophy!