The MLB most recent ranking of the Top 20 starting pitchers in the game does not include any Blue Jays, even though Toronto’s rotation, as a group, remains highly regarded. With RH Kevin Gausman’s two-hit complete game vs. the Astros, how does he not make that list. Exit Philosophy makes a compelling case for Jose Berrios being included in the playoff rotation ahead of Chris Bassitt. Mal and Griff discuss the ramifications of the Bo Bichette injury and circumstances that may have led to his awkward slide at home plate that led to a sprained knee and the IL. Hall-of-Famer Pedro Martinez describes his reaction to the Yankees sign-stealing in the Bronx and his ear-flap solution. Who would be the worst matchup for the Jays in the post-season. The Top 5 Week 2 NFL Picks from Mal and Griff and far more.

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INDEX:

00:00 Intro


00:23 Gausman importance


6:14 Jays rotation in September, Lauer and the playoffs


12:24 Who gets the ball, Berrios or Bassitt


18:01 Giving up on Orelvis Martinez


23:19 The immediate future of Anthony Santander


25:51 Disrespect from MLB for Jays rotation


28:53 Can the Jays in October get hotter than they have been since August 16


34:46 Cause and effect of Bo's injured knee


45:50 Pedro's ear-flap solution to Yankees sign-stealing.


51:07 Hand-picking Jays best match-up playoff opponent


53:32 NFL Week 2 picks and wrapup

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