

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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Oct 9, 2023 • 54min
Jonathan Taylor’s Extension Breakdown & Predicting the Top 10 MLB Free Agent Contracts
Mike Ginnitti breaks down the complete details from Jonathan Taylor's surprise extension in Indianapolis, then Dan Soemann joins to project potential payouts & destinations for the Top 10 Free Agents set to hit the MLB open market this winter.

Oct 5, 2023 • 36min
MLB Wild Card Sweeps & Notable NFL Moves
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the 2 day Wild Card bust, & future ramifications for teams heading home. Plus, JC Jackson heading back to New England, Randy Gregory out in Denver, Jonathan Taylor & the Colts, James Harden & the Sixers, & a final recap of the now official Damian Lillard trade.

Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 1min
Analyzing the 6 MLB Division Winners
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann dive deep into the season that was, the financials, & future thoughts for the Astros, Braves, Brewers, Dodgers, Orioles, Twins. Plus, Wild Card sustainability, & MLB Award Winners

Sep 28, 2023 • 35min
The Damian Lillard Trade
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade, future thoughts on Mike Williams & Jonathan Taylor, a few new NBA broadcast opportunities, & the Taylor Swift financial effect.

Sep 25, 2023 • 37min
The Dolphins Financial Future, NFL Injury Contract Statuses, & Building for the QB
Mike Ginnitti details contract statuses for many notably injured NFL players, Russell Wilson's future in Denver, a full breakdown on the Miami Dolphins financial future, & a new thought process for teams like the Bears, who continue to spin their wheels at the QB position.

Sep 21, 2023 • 33min
The Mahomes Modification, More RB Shakeups, & NBA Woj Bombs
Mike Ginnitti details the whats, whys, & why-nows of Patrick Mahomes' recent contract modification with the Chiefs. Plus, injuries, trades, & new signings at the defeated Running Back position, and Quick Sports Biz Hits with Brandon Kravitz.

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 10min
Best & Worst NBA Contracts, Ohtani’s Official Exit
Keith Smith joins to tease a few of his Best & Worst NBA contracts from this past offseason, plus a quick discussion about the never-ending rising player salaries. And, Dan Soemann discusses early locker clean out day for Shohei Ohtani, how we got here, and where we're headed in the coming months.

Sep 14, 2023 • 34min
Rodgers Fallout, Chris Jones’ Restructure, & the NBA Rest Conversation
Brandon Kravitz & Mike Ginnitti detail the Jets QB position post Aaron Rodgers' injury, the nuts & bolts of Chris Jones' restructured contract in KC, Joe Burrow's contract structure, & the proposed NBA load-management discipline.

Sep 11, 2023 • 33min
Tua’s Showcase, Cowboys & Giants Futures, & the Nick Bosa Contract Effect
A Week 1 overreaction to Cowboys v Giants, including thoughts on where these rosters are headed financially in the coming months. Plus, Tua Tagovailoa gave the performance he needed to get his contract discussions back on track. And, Nick Bosa's full contract details become a new flag in the ground moment for Justin Jefferson & Micah Parsons.

Sep 7, 2023 • 33min
Bosa’s Blockbuster, Notable Next Contracts, & Caleb Williams’ Draft Demands
Brandon Kravitz & Mike Ginnitti detail Nick Bosa's huge extension in San Francisco, & the trickle down effect not only to the EDGE market, but to other stars looking to push the envelope. Plus, Caleb Williams is already having second thoughts, Kim Mulkey cashes in with LSU, & could this be Patrick Mahomes most important season yet?


