

The Spotrac Podcast
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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 5, 2023 • 46min
Spotrac’s Market Value System & Top Projections, Kyrie Irving to Dallas
A quick dive into the calculation and thought process behind Spotrac's Market Value system (2:50), including what our numbers should represent, and what factors objectively drive the actual cost up or down in many cases. Plus, our top currently projected NFL players for 2023 (19:00), & detailing the Kyrie Irving trade to the Dallas Mavericks (29:20)

Feb 1, 2023 • 48min
NFL Best Values, Brady Retires & Myles Turner’s Unique Extension
Keith Smith (29:37) details a unique midseason, declining, restructured extension for Indiana Pacers big-man Myles Turner. Plus, Spotrac's Best Value NFL Roster (1:02) from the 2022 season, & the Financial History of Tom Brady (14:58).

Jan 30, 2023 • 50min
The Mahomes Contract & Offseason Outlooks for the Bengals & Niners
Patrick Mahomes' contract remains a 1 of 1, but there are elements of it that should be strongly considered by the Cincinnati Bengals as they head toward the offseason of Joe Burrow's Extension. What the Burrow deal (15:06) & other offseason decisions may look like, plus, (37:50) what questions lie with the 49ers heading toward March?

Jan 26, 2023 • 48min
The Super Bowl QB Cap Conversation
Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen discuss the longstanding trending that exists for starting QBs in the Super Bowl, and their respective salary cap number for that season. How does 2022 stack up in this regard? Will rising QB contracts buck this trend? How should roster construction for contenders be conducted with these figures in mind?

Jan 23, 2023 • 59min
Offseason Outlooks for the Bills, Cowboys, Giants, & Jaguars
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann discuss team needs, salary cap projections, potential extension & cut candidates, & general thoughts for the Bills, Cowboys, Giants, & Jaguars this offseason.

Jan 19, 2023 • 39min
A Potential 49ers Quarterback Conundrum
Jimmy Garoppolo's expiring contract, Brock Purdy's strong fill-in performance, & the unknown that is Trey Lance give us reason to dive into all of the possibilities for San Francisco this offseason. Plus, a dabble into Lamar & Brady's future.

Jan 16, 2023 • 53min
Offseason Questions for the Chargers, Dolphins, Ravens, Seahawks, & Vikings
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann dive into what might be next financially speaking & from a roster construction standpoint for the Chargers, Dolphins, Ravens, Seahawks, & Vikings.

Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 12min
Chris Koras on the Rafael Devers Deal & Keith Smith’s NBA Trade Primer
Chris Koras, CEO of Rep 1 Baseball, joins (28:15) to break down the facts, figures, timeline, & stories that culminated to a $313.5M extension for Boston Red Sox 3rd Baseman Rafael Devers. Plus, it's NBA Trade Deadline season and Keith Smith (1:54) has names, teams, & predictions.

Jan 10, 2023 • 53min
NFC Playoff Team Analysis, the Packers/Rodgers Future Discussion, & Carlos Correa to the Twins
Mike Ginnitti details the past, present, & future storylines for each of the NFC playoff teams. Then, a roundtable discussion surrounding the financial & football futures for Aaron Rodgers & the Packers organization as a whole. Plus, Carlos Correa spurs the Mets for a $200M guarantee from the Minnesota Twins.

Jan 9, 2023 • 43min
AFC Playoff Team Analysis & Best Available MLB Free Agents
Mike Ginnitti details the cash rankings, projected 2023 cap space, & storylines of past, present, & future for each of the 7 AFC Playoff teams. Plus, now two months deep, a look into the best available players yet to be signed in MLB free agency, including projected destinations for each.


