

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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Nov 13, 2023 • 33min
Jimbo Fisher’s Buyout & Financial Predictions for Goff, Cousins, & Dobbs
Mike Ginnitti details Jimbo Fisher's historic buyout from Texas A&M, including thoughts on which massive buyouts could hit the books next. Plus, deep dives into the financial futures of Lions QB Jared Goff, & Vikings QBs Kirk Cousins & Josh Dobbs.

Nov 9, 2023 • 35min
Midseason NFL Contract Awards & Sports Biz Quick Hits
Mike Ginnitti hands out Midseason Contract awards, including Best & Worst Extensions & Free Agent Deals, Players Playing Toward a Pay Day, a few headed toward Divorce. Plus, Sports Biz Quick Hits with Brandon Kravitz.

Nov 6, 2023 • 32min
Montez Sweat’s Extension, Gold Glove Winners, & the MLB Offseason Timeline
Mike Ginnitti breaks down Montez Sweat's $98M extension with the Chicago Bears, the financial futures of notable 2023 Gold Glove Winners, & important upcoming dates in the MLB Offseason Timeline, beginning with the start of the league year today.

Nov 2, 2023 • 36min
NFL Trade Recaps, Harden to LA, & Sports Biz Quick Hits
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz recap a fairly substantive 2023 NFL Trade Deadline, a Rangers World Series win, the inevitable James Harden to the Clippers move, a First NFL Coach Fired sighting, & an NCAA Coach who may follow soon.

Oct 30, 2023 • 53min
Analyzing Stuck NFL Rosters at the Trade Deadline
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann assess a half dozen NFL rosters as the trade deadline approaches, including Tennessee, Minnesota, Green Bay, & Denver, plus a bigger discussion on how QB1 contracts are affecting team construction, & an ability to remain afloat when injuries set in.

Oct 26, 2023 • 35min
NBA Rookie Extensions, NFL Trade Predictions & the World Series Matchup
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz recap the 202 NBA Rookies who did & didn't sign extensions this offseason, including a shocker in NY. Plus, rapid fire NFL Trade Predictions, an unpredictable World Series matchup, and Sports Biz Quick Hits.

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 4min
Taking a Pulse of the Massive QB Contracts & Predicting Notable MLB Option Decisions
Mike Ginnitti takes a snapshot pulse of 12 of the largest NFL Quarterback contracts, from Mahomes to Prescott, including guarantee stability, team success, and potential out strategies where necessary. Then, Dan Soemann joins to discuss a dozen notable MLB Option decisions looming this offseason and how they may shape the winter business.

Oct 19, 2023 • 37min
Future Outlooks for Derrick Henry, Jerry Jeudy, & Brian Burns, plus Sports Biz Quick Hits
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail outlooks for a few notable NFL Trade Candidates, including RB Derrick Henry, WR Jerry Jeudy, & DE Brian Burns. Plus, Mecole Hardman to the Chiefs, Roger Goodell's pay day, & Caleb Williams' latest request.

Oct 16, 2023 • 32min
Notable NFL Injuries & Trade Deadline Candidates
Mike Ginnitti details financial statuses for Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams, Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence, David Montgomery, & Ryan Tannehill. Plus, a dive into potential selling teams and names on the trade block as we sit just two weeks away from the NFL Trade Deadline.

Oct 12, 2023 • 32min
The Dodgers Bow Out, Arizona Arrives, Cousins Talks Trade, & Purdy’s Ultimate Value
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss future outlooks for the LA Dodgers & Arizona Diamondbacks. Plus, understanding the contract stipulations surrounding a Kirk Cousins trade this Halloween, and Brock Purdy's value is at an all-time high - through 2024.


