

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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Nov 25, 2024 • 31min
A Reevaluation of the Running Back Devaluation, plus looming Bubble RBs & Daniel Jones Destinations
Fresh off a big week from Saquon Barkley, and a monster season from both he and Derrick Henry (to name a few), Mike Ginnitti analyzes where the money for running backs currently stands, and where things should be headed in the coming offseasons. Plus, notable destinations for Daniel Jones this and next year, and a quick MLB recap. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions

Nov 21, 2024 • 52min
The Cowboys’ Conundrum, A 76ers Disaster, & MLB Award Financials
Mike Ginnitti dives into contract statuses for the Cy Young & MVP finalists in MLB, a long-term outlook for the banged up, 2-12, Philadelphia 76ers (29:38), and a soapbox plea to course-correct the conversation regarding how the Dallas Cowboys (38:30) should operate this coming offseason. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions

Nov 17, 2024 • 49min
NFL QB Bubbles, Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers, & the Paul Skenes Debut Card
Mike Ginnitti details the benching of Daniel Jones, why Drew Lock was passed over for Tommy DeVito, some clarity into the future of Aaron Rodgers & the Jets, and an early QB Bubble Report. Plus, Dan Soemann dives into a unique baseball card deal in place for Paul Skenes & the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Nov 13, 2024 • 35min
Daniel Jones, Brock Purdy & Looming NFL Offseason Thoughts
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz throw a wrench into Daniel Jones' future as a QB1, dissect the 49ers conundrum with Brock Purdy's contract, & outline a few notable draft & cap space teams in 2025. Plus, Zion Williamson, Steph Curry, & the MLB MVP candidates. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h
The Next Running Back Market & Roki Sasaki
Mike Ginnitti outlines the notable names & current valuation prices for the NFL's next round of running back contracts, including big arrow ups for Kyren Williams & James Cook, big arrow downs for Breece Hall & Travis Etienne. Plus Dan Soemann joins to discuss the details surrounding Roki Sasaki's MLB posting.

Nov 7, 2024 • 42min
An NFL Trade Deadline Recap
Mike Ginnitti offers a detailed dive into the Saints post-Marshon Lattimore's trade, the Cowboys post-Jonathan Mingo's arrival, & a slew of other solid moves across the NFL as the trade deadline has now come and gone. Plus, MLB free agent updates, more thoughts on Juan Soto, and plenty more. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions

Nov 4, 2024 • 51min
NFL Trade Names & an Early MLB Offseason Recap
Mike Ginnitti reads between a few lines to detail a dozen or so NFL players trending toward a trade as the Tuesday deadline approaches. Plus, Dan Soemann joins to recap a few early MLB moves, including Gerrit Cole's opt-out, Devin Williams' revert to arbitration, & the ever-active Braves.

Oct 31, 2024 • 34min
The Scariest Active Contract in Professional Sports
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz celebrate Halloween with a look at some of the scarier contracts currently out there in the pro sports world, including Deshaun Watson, Bradley Beal, Anthony Rendon. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions

Oct 28, 2024 • 32min
NFL Trade Candidates & a MLB Offseason Spotrac Primer
Mike Ginnitti details an updated list of logical NFL trade candidates, including reasons & financial ramifications for all. Plus, with the Dodgers just 2 wins away from a World Series title, a quick update on how Spotrac is and will be handling the MLB offseason over the course of the next few months.

Oct 24, 2024 • 33min
Cooper Kupp, Chris Godwin, DeAndre Hopkins, Joel Embiid, & Jury Duty
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz dive into trade rumors surrounding Cooper Kupp & the Rams, plus, the Chiefs acquire DeAndre Hopkins, Haason Reddick's renegotiation details in NY, Joel Embiid's continued rest, & the Cowboys vs. the Courts. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions