The Spotrac Podcast

Jimmy Garoppolo's season came crashing to a halt by a season-ending broken foot. Will his chances to cash in also be squandered? Plus, a statement win for the Bengals (9:38) puts their financial future in focus, as extensions for Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, & Ja'Marr Chase are on the horizon. And, Jacob deGrom (30:34) signed a blockbuster 5 year, $185M contract with Texas. What it means for the rest of the free agent market.

Mike Ginnitti details the guarantee & stability of 10 notable Los Angeles Rams contracts, including a few that could be on notice next March, despite being signed just a few months earlier. Plus, Aaron Rodgers (28:35) has never been boring, and his contract will keep him that way for a few more years - no matter where he's playing.

Mike Ginnitti details the top 3 free agents at each NFL position, including potential price points for all. Plus, as MLB's Winter Meetings approach, an on-the-record prediction of total contract value & destination for 15 of baseball's best free agents still available.

Dan Soemann breaks down the current needs & potential additions to a Dodgers roster that is dealing with more turnover than usual, plus the likely paydays for Justin Verlander & Jacob deGrom. Then, Keith Smith assesses the future of Myles Turner & other big men that could be on the move this season.

Mike Ginnitti recaps the latest in MLB's offseason, including a few trades, even fewer signings, & notable non-tenders from the past week of business. Plus, a look ahead to the 2023 NFL Salary Cap, including a projected league threshold, teams with the most and fewest Top 51 space, and a few players no longer on the "roster bubble".

Mike Ginnitti recaps the MLB Qualifying Offer decisions, including projected contracts for the 12 players who declined. Plus, the NBA has always been a pay-to-play league. Is 2022-23 any different early on? And what's to become of the Lakers, Nets, Warriors, & Timberwolves vapid starts.

Mike Ginnitti details an extension candidate from every NFL position, including a potential price-point for each. Plus, the looming MLB 40-Man roster protection deadline could spur a few early trades, Edwin Diaz's contract breakdown, & the Ohtani Declaration.

Our midseason choices for Best Drafted Players, Free Agent Signings, Extensions, Trades, Business Decisions, & Calculated Valuations as the NFL heads toward Week 10. Plus, some new bells & whistles for this year's MLB offseason data.

Keith Smith & Scott Allen join to discuss the reported possibility of a hard salary cap threshold in the NBA starting in 2024-25. Plus, are the Houston Astros primed to remain atop the American League next season, and how the Phillies can take that next step in the National League. And, the Mets struck early, handing out the largest relief pitchers contract in MLB history.

Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann recap a wild NFL trade deadline that saw a record 10 moves hit the books. Which teams are all-in? Which moves carry the most financial impact? Plus, the Phillies took the upper hand in the World Series thanks to 5 home runs, and some good ole fashioned dugout spying.