

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 23, 2020 • 1h 2min
#205: Valuing Cam with Jeff Howe & Baseball Numbers with Sarah Langs
MLB.com reporter & "numbers queen" Sarah Langs brings her unique takes on the current baseball season, & what we might look for in free agency & forward. Plus, The Athletic's Jeff Howe breaks down his recent evaluation of Cam Newton with the Patriots, including a potential next contract, & possible destinations should he leave New England.

Sep 21, 2020 • 48min
#204: NFL Injuries & Oddities, NBA Awards, & U.S. Open Money
Week 2 of the NFL season was littered with devastating injuries, & a few close calls from 2020 contenders. Plus, Scott Allen breaks down which NBA players stand to benefit financially from their 2019-20 awards, how the money breaks down from this weekend's U.S. Open, & just how seriously should we be taking the Bills, Texans, Jaguars, & Cowboys starts?

Sep 16, 2020 • 54min
#203: Easy on the Clippers, the Free-Spending Rams, & Ranking NFL O-Lines
The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue breaks down a Rams front office that has been adding & subtracting big time contracts. Plus, Ross Tucker's offensive line rankings, & thoughts on positional spending in the NFL. And, the Clippers are out, should they blow it up?

Sep 14, 2020 • 1h 12min
#202: NFL Extensions, Impressions, & Overreactions
Breaking down a slew of last minute offseason extensions & overreactions to Week 1 in the NFL. Plus, contractual & trade options for Giannis & Harden as they look ahead to the #NBA offseason.

Sep 10, 2020 • 1h 16min
#201: All Things NFL with TDN’s Paige Dimakos
The Draft Network's Paige Dimakos discusses a wild offseason, the state of the business, & what to expect from the NFL in 2020-21. Plus, Super Bowl, division, MVP, ROY picks. And, the odds are stacked against Dak Prescott for his next contract - what does he need to do?

Sep 7, 2020 • 1h 9min
#200: NFL Cutdowns, Extensions, & Financial Futures
With NFL rosters now cut down to 53 & expanded practice squads established, our look at where the money is now & will be in 2021. Plus, big time extensions for Deshaun Watson, Tre' White, & others as we enter kickoff week.

Sep 2, 2020 • 53min
#199: Kamara & the Saints Cap, plus MLB Moves with Hembo
Paul Hembekides rounds up a fun first half of the MLB season with a load of facts & figures. And, Joe Mixon is under contract, Dalvin Cook might never be, & Alvin Kamara is on the trade block?

Aug 31, 2020 • 58min
#198: The Jacksonville Purge & MLB’s Trade Deadline
The Jaguars completed the final two pieces of their offseason purge by trading Yannick Ngakoue & waiving Leonard Fournette this weekend. What this means for the Jags, EDGE rushers, & RBs going forward. Plus Cousin Dan breaks down a better than expected MLB trade deadline.

Aug 26, 2020 • 1h 22min
#197: NBA Analytics, Messi on the Move, & Best/Worst NFL Trades of 2020
How deep should NBA matchups be evaluated to determine statistical & (more importantly) betting trends? Plus, the money & impact of Lionel Messi's potential EPL/MLS move. And, the best & worst NFL trades of the offseason thus far.

Aug 23, 2020 • 1h 4min
#196: Goodbye Earl, a Rebuild in Philly, & A-Rod’s Future
The financial impact of Earl Thomas' sudden release in Baltimore. Plus, another early exit for the 76ers puts The Process on notice. And, is 2020 a one and done for Aaron Rodgers in GB?