

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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Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 18min
Valuing Aaron Judge & Unanswered NBA Questions
Dan Soemann joins to discuss the process in evaluating Aaron Judge as he nears free agency, plus a cast of other power hitters closing in on paydays. And, a dive into unanswered NBA questions about the Warriors, Lakers, Nets, Sixers, & 2019 rookies.

Sep 26, 2022 • 35min
An NFL Round Up, the Guardians’ Division, Pujols’ Swan Song, & Extensions in MLB & the NBA
Injuries will dominate the NFL's Week 3 headlines, but a few teams are starting to trend strongly in one direction or the other. Plus, the Cleveland Guardians overachieved, Albert Pujols continues to achieve, & new extensions for Luis Castillo & C.J. McCollum.

Sep 21, 2022 • 54min
Early NFL & Late MLB Team Confidence Assessment
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann discuss how the MLB season is closing out from a numbers standpoint, thoughts on where the money could fall in the postseason, and potential sleeper teams for 2023. Plus, assessing confidence in the Top 5 DVOA teams, & Quarterbacks nearing their first big pay day. Plus, Nathan Mackinnon, Roger Federer, Mike Evans, & recent retirements.

Sep 19, 2022 • 34min
The Goods, Bads, & Uglys in Sports this Weekend
From Trey Lance to Jimmy Garoppolo, from Christian Kirk to the Arizona Cardinals, from Aaron Judge to the Atlanta Braves, & plenty more storylines on the positive or negative side of sports right now.

Sep 14, 2022 • 49min
NFL Roster Bubbles & MLB’s Rule Changes
Dan Soemann joins to discuss the laundry list of rule changes coming to MLB in 2023, including larger bases, a pitch clock, pickoff limits, & plenty more. Plus, teasing Spotrac's first edition of 2023 NFL Roster Bubble players as the season gets off the ground.

Sep 12, 2022 • 46min
Assessing New Team, New Contract NFL Players & College Coaching Money
Mike Ginnitti offers immediate reaction to NFL players on new teams or new contracts this season, plus contract breakdowns for Darren Waller, Dawson Knox, Jordan Poyer, & Quenton Nelson, & a dive into the never boring world of CFB Coach Contracts & Buyouts.

Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 2min
NFL Free Agent Sleepers, Betting on the Bills, & Future Designated Rookies?
Mike Ginnitti, Dan Soemann, & Scott Allen roundtable notable NFL free agent signings that could be sleeping giants in 2022, plus how the last 10 Super Bowl winners have ranked in terms of spending, dead cap, & preseason odds, and should Lamar Jackson's situation hint at a need for a "Derrick Rose Rule" in the NFL?

Sep 4, 2022 • 41min
Fantasy Favorites Playing for Pay Days, & Top NFL Team Spenders
Which players soaring up fantasy draft boards are heading toward a pay day in 2022? Plus, the biggest NFL spenders by roster & position, dead cap, & plenty more. And, breaking down Russell Wilson's mega extension in Denver.

Sep 4, 2022 • 27min
Russell Wilson’s Extension & the State of Quarterback Contracts with Joel Corry
Former NFL agent & salary cap expert Joel Corry joins to discuss the impact that Russell Wilson's contract - and its lack total guarantee - will have on the QB market going forward, including Lamar Jackson's standstill, & pending negotiations for Joe Burrow & Justin Herbert.

Aug 31, 2022 • 51min
Garoppolo’s Restructure, NFL Cutdown Day, & Future Player Props
Mike Ginnitti discusses Jimmy Garoppolo's restructured contract and what it might mean for the 2022 season. Plus, the Raiders punt on another first rounder, the Saints stay one step ahead, and the Eagles can't sit still. And, Scott Allen joins for NFL Player Prop bets this season.