The Spotrac Podcast
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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Episodes
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Lamar Jackson's next contract with Baltimore has risen to the top of the NFL offseason rumor mountain. Why the process to pay him isn't as formulaic as it used to be. Plus, are the Seahawks in a position to extend D.K. Metcalf, or is he destined for a 2023 franchise tag? And, a few safe & potentially scary recently signed NFL free agent contracts.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Defining which NBA players have been the best at their "position" in any given year has become increasingly difficult. With millions attached to All-NBA designations, our thoughts on how the league can modify this process going forward. Plus, Zion Williamson headlines a list of potential star players on the early trade block. And, the NFL has had an offseason, but is that type of movement here to stay?
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
It didn't take long for nearly every QB rumored to be on the move to finalize his position for the 2022 season. Mike Ginnitti discusses the new landing spots, guaranteed costs, & potential outlook for the 10 or so QBs who changed teams or signed new contracts, including thoughts on what's next for Baker Mayfield. Plus The Athletic's Lindsey Adler joins to break down a seemingly quiet offseason, and why she believes that might be exactly what the doctor ordered.
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen discuss the big NFL moves of the week, including Aaron Rodgers in, Davante Adams out. How the Raiders big offseason shuffle appears to be 100% calculated. And why the NFL might never be the same after these latest transactions. Plus, MLB Free Agency has now poured in over $3.1B of new signings.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Mike Ginnitti discusses Aaron Rodgers' contract details, Von Miller's terms in Buffalo, plus overall team moves for the Chargers, Jaguars, & Cardinals. Plus, Kris Bryant to the Rockies, a new contender in the AL East, & how the Nationals are stepping up their offer to Juan Soto.
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Tom Brady's un-retirement adds a new wrinkle to the NFC, and brings to light new questions surrounding his current, and likely new contract in Tampa Bay. Plus, Kirk Cousins has done it again - contractually speaking. And, Deshaun Watson's market appears to be refining itself.
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Our thoughts on the best & worst additions or omissions surrounding MLB's newly ratified CBA, including minimum salaries, expanded playoffs, & the draft process. Plus, Carson Wentz's move to Washington isn't surprising, but his contract situation is. And, Khalil Mack becomes the latest piece of evidence that the Chargers may be "all-in" for 2022.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Breaking down the football & business angles of the Russell Wilson trade to Denver, including how the Broncos might handle his next contract. Plus, what's next for the Seahawks, why the Mike Williams contract is already beautiful, and quick evaluations for notable NFL free agents who didn't receive a tag.
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
With the March 8th deadline to slap a tag on an NFL player just hours away, a breakdown of 10 players prominently inline to get one, the projected cost, and what a potential multi-year extension would look like. Plus, Scott Allen follows up on his "NBA-Style" maximum contracts project, including specific numbers & why the players should be all-in on this type of structure.
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
The MLB & MLBPA may seem far apart on their current CBA offers, but are the items on the table even primed to solve the financial problems in the game? Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti discuss why both sides need to consider structure & rules to the money in baseball, not unlike how the NBA is currently operating (and thriving).