The Mets and Yankees leave Winter Meetings empty-handed while the Dodgers land Edwin Díaz and the Orioles snag Pete Alonso. The Blue Jays stay quiet after earlier moves, introducing free-agent Dylan Cease and taking a Rule 5 flyer. Is Scott Boras controlling MLB's free-agent market? Do the Jays need rotation changes, bullpen help, or clarity on Bo's future? All this and more on Exit Philosophy.

INDEX:

0:00 – Intro

0:17 – Winter Meetings Wrap Up

3:45 – What is Going on with New York?

6:10 – Scott Boras … Master Puppeteer

9:00 – Cease Press Conference

12:00 – John Schneider Media Availability

14:10 – Pete Alonso is an Oriole

17:00 – Kyle Tucker or Bo?

24:40 – Schneider Defends IKF Game 7 Baserunning

27:30 – Jays Add in Rule 5 Draft + Dombrowski Expos Story

33:00 – Changes to Major League Coaching Staff

35:25 – Jeff Kent Elected to Hall of Fame + Bonds, Delgado, Clemens

44:00 - Blue Jays 2026 Rotation Will Look Different

48:10 – Impressions of Cody Ponce

50:30 – Changes from 92 to 93 World Series Teams

53:40 – Love for Jose Berrios + What is his Future?

55:44 – Berrios for Nolan Arenado? Griff Explains

57:44 – Edwin Diaz to LAD and Who is the Jays Closer in 2026?

1:00:00 – Bills Preview + Outro

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