

The Spotrac Podcast
Spotrac
Get even more connected to the finances in professional sports as we dive deeper into contracts, salaries, & the cap payrolls of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more!
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Feb 22, 2024 • 35min
Justin Fields, Caleb Williams, & Likely Tags
 Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz run through the various scenarios & numbers regarding Justin Fields this March, plus a break down of what Caleb Williams will need to account for as he negotiates his rookie contract without an agent. Plus, likely forthcoming tags, Mike Trout's "loyalty", & Klay Thompson's looming offseason. 

Feb 19, 2024 • 39min
Russell Wilson’s Release & an NFL All-Bubble Team
 Mike Ginnitti details a few ways the Denver Broncos may process the looming release of QB Russell Wilson, then details a notable player at each position group who may also be trending toward the roster bubble this month. 

Feb 15, 2024 • 57min
Offensive NFL Trade Candidates & Best Available MLB Free Agents
 Dan Soemann & Mike Ginnitti detail a few notable Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, & Tight Ends who may be trending toward the trade block in the coming weeks. Plus Spring Training is here, but a few valuable free agents are still without a home. 

Feb 12, 2024 • 40min
Notable Chiefs, Niners, & NFL Offseason Headlines
 Mike Ginnitti wraps up the NFL season with thoughts on the decisions both Kansas City & San Francisco will need to make in the coming weeks & months. Plus, notable NFL Offseason headlines as we approach March. 

Feb 8, 2024 • 35min
The Pre-NBA Deadline, MLB Extensions, & Niners v Chiefs
 Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail a few buyer and seller scenarios in the NBA, the importance of Bobby Witt Jr.'s historic extension in Kansas City, & a financial/construction comparison between the Chiefs & Niners. 

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 12min
Top NFL Free Agents, Super Bowl QB Cap Hits, Corbin Burnes, & Bobby Witt Jr.
 Mike Ginnitti details the latest iteration of Super Bowl QB cap hit facts & figures, plus a run down of the (objectively) Best Available Free Agent from each NFL team this March. And, Dan Soemann joins to discuss a looming extension for Bobby Witt Jr. in Kansas City, & the impact of Corbin Burnes' trade to Baltimore. 

Feb 1, 2024 • 33min
The NBA 65 Rule, the Young Coach Era, & an Orioles Sale
 Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the latest NFL Head Coaching moves, early returns on the NBA's new 65-game minimum rule, impact of the pending Baltimore Orioles' sale, rookie QB contracts in the Super Bowl, & plenty more. 

Jan 29, 2024 • 33min
Offseason Assessments for the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, & 49ers
 Mike Ginnitti dives deep into projected space, notable free agents, roster bubble & extension candidates, & potential storylines for the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, & 49ers - including big discussions on four potential blockbuster extensions in Detroit, Chris Jones & L'Jarius Sneed's looming free agency, & a WR money conversation in San Francisco. 

Jan 25, 2024 • 41min
The Chargers, Jim Harbaugh, & Plenty of Roster Decisions
 Brandon Kravitz & Mike Ginnitti dive into the Chargers' hiring of Jim Harbaugh & the impact it may have on a roster that seems ripe for a plethora of turnover this offseason, plus, sports business quick hits from the NBA, MLB, & more. 

Jan 22, 2024 • 48min
Offseason Assessments for the Bills, Buccaneers, Packers, & Texans
 Mike Ginnitti dives deep into projected space, notable free agents, roster bubble & extension candidates, & potential storylines for the Bills, Buccaneers, Packers, & Texans - including big discussions on Von Miller's contract & how Houston should operate this spring. 


