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Dec 1, 2022 • 47min

The Financial Futures of Aaron Rodgers & the Rams

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.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 51min

The Top 2023 NFL Free Agents, & Predicting Contracts & Destinations for MLB’s Best

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.
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Nov 23, 2022 • 1h 2min

The Dodgers Curious Offseason, Verlander vs deGrom, & Big Men in Basketball

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.
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Nov 21, 2022 • 38min

2023 NFL Cap Space & Recent MLB Movement

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".
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Nov 17, 2022 • 51min

MLB Qualifying Offer Recaps, NBA Payroll Analysis, & Floundering Franchises

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.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 56min

A Week 10 NFL Extension Candidate Roster & MLB 40-Man Protections

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.
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Nov 9, 2022 • 45min

The NFL Midseason Transaction Awards

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.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 1h 10min

Astros & Phillies Futures, a Mets’ Splash, & a Potential Hard Salary Cap in the NBA

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.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 51min

Recapping the 2022 NFL Trade Deadline

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.
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Oct 31, 2022 • 41min

Looming Questions for the Packers & Raiders plus Last-Minute NFL Trade Candidates

The Packers lost their 4th straight game this weekend, putting their 2022 season - and potentially a of a lot more - in question. How will the Aaron Rodgers contract impact the direction of this organization going forward? Plus, despite an expensive offseason the Raiders continue to slide backwards. Are they stuck with this current roster for the foreseeable future? And, which NFL trade candidates are most likely to move in the next 24 hours?

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