The Vlad Contract Catch-27

Exit Philosophy explains how Blue Jays face crisis of their own design

It seems everything the Blue Jays have attempted to accomplish in free agency over the last two years has served to drive up the price of signing their own superstar, Vlad Guerrero Jr. leading to a Catch-22 of finding an extension with which both sides can live. On Exit Philosophy, Mal and Griff discuss the effect of the Jays pursuit and making serious bids over the last two winters for Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto and, now, where they think Vlad fits in under his unique circumstance. They explain the ripple effect of not signing Vlad with regard to its impact on their fans and inside the clubhouse. What might be the best of their three strategies moving forward. Also, Mal and Griff talk Robo-Ump, George Springer and his newfound willingness to accept change, Mal’s summer league Niagara Ironbacks, forecast the NL Central, explain the 46 starting pitchers earning more than $15M in 2025, and far more.