

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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May 19, 2023 • 1h 3min
Analyzing MLB at the Quarter Turn
 With MLB now at the quarter turn, Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann evaluate notable free agent contracts, extensions & trades from this winter. Plus, detailing potential award candidates, Top Payroll Playoff possibilities, & a few surprises thus far. 

May 15, 2023 • 34min
Future Thoughts on Harden, Morant, the Warriors & More
 Mike Ginnitti details James Harden's pending player option/free agency, Ja Morant's (5:50) looming suspension, & a Warriors offseason (7:42) that may not be as explosive as currently advertised. Plus NBA Draft Lottery Odds (16:53), notable MLB Free Agents (24:34), & Matt Ryan's career earnings (28:07) as he heads into the CBS booth. 

May 11, 2023 • 40min
A Mahomes Restructure, Jordan Love’s Extension, & All-NBA Contract Ramifications
 With new contracts for Jalen Hurts & Lamar Jackson now on the books, the Kansas City Chiefs haven't been shy about their intent to make good on what has been a cash-friendly Patrick Mahomes deal. Our thoughts on what changes may be coming to his current contract. Plus, breaking down Jordan Love's win-win deal in Green Bay, and which NBA players are set to cash in with All-NBA selections under their belt. 

May 8, 2023 • 39min
Breaking Down Lamar Jackson’s Blockbuster Contract
 Mike Ginnitti details the 5 year, $260M contract for Lamar Jackson, including guarantee structure, potential out scenarios, & plenty more. Plus, a MLB Payroll vs. Win Percentage update, and an MLB Luxury Tax snapshot breakdown. 

May 3, 2023 • 59min
NFL 5th-Year Option Analysis & an NBA Update with Keith Smith
 Keith Smith joins to discuss offseason plans for the Bucks, Cavaliers, & Kings, plus the future of Dillon Brooks. Also, notable notes from an NFL 5th-Year option deadline that brought us the most declined salaries ever. 

May 1, 2023 • 41min
Notable NFL Draft Picks, the Compensatory Process, & Steph Curry Legend
 Mike Ginnitti discusses Steph Curry's historic Game 7, and his eye-popping financial future. Plus, the compensatory draft pick system is still a worthy process, but are there ways the NFL can be proactive in improving it? And, notable "Best Fit" NFL draft picks from the weekend that was. 

Apr 28, 2023 • 39min
Early Lamar Contract & 1st Round Draft Thoughts
 Mike Ginnitti details notable storylines, positional decisions, & rookie financials from a strong NFL Draft 1st Round, including roster construction thoughts on the Texans & Falcons. Plus, Lamar Jackson's multi-year extension is finally here - but full details are not. Initial thoughts on the reported terms, and a "wishlist" for what the structure should look like. 

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 13min
Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Hurts, & the Top MLB Contract Per Franchise
 Finally. Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers, & the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a trade that will send the 39-year-old to the AFC. But in doing so, Rodgers has signed a revised contract (1:00) that throws another loop into the the equation. Plus, analysis on the official Jalen Hurts contract numbers (18:30), and a look at each MLB team's highest total value contract (35:50) in history. 

Apr 24, 2023 • 50min
#1 Overall NFL Picks, QB Selection Trends, & Draft Pools
 Mike Ginnitti details the NFL's pas few #1 overall picks with projections for what the 2023 rookie contracts will account for. Plus, QB Selection Trends, hold that thought on Draft Pools & an historic start to MLB Run Differentials. 

Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 4min
Bumgarner, Oakland, & the All-Free Agent MLB Roster
 Despite $34M remaining on his contract, Madison Bumgarner's tenure in Arizona is over, and apparently the Athletics time in Oakland is soon to follow suit. Plus, our All-Soon-to-be-Free-Agent MLB Roster, current award favorites, and future dives into the Blue Jays & Brewers. 


