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
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Breaking down the financial career of Drew Brees, who officially announces his retirement after 20 NFL seasons. Plus, Taysom Hill might be a $140M QB someday, but today is not that day. And, an NFL "Pre-Agency" breakdown of moves from the Bills, Bucs, Patriots, & Texans to kick off the offseason.
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Bills beat reporter for WGR550, Sal Capaccio, joins to discuss how Buffalo can take the next step this offseason, Josh Allen's looming extension, & GM Brandon Beane's process. Plus NFL agent Shane Costa breaks down a unique offseason, how a cap down year will affect negotiations, & prepping players for the draft.
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti discuss the 10 players that received franchise tags today, & plenty of notable players that didn't including potential extensions, tag & trade possibilities and more. Plus, Cousin Dan is back to break down the NL & AL East divisions, including projected win totals, offseason thoughts, & plenty more.
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
With an NFL salary cap crunch approaching, a basic understanding of the cash & cap changes with many contract restructures. Plus, which NFL positions could be in jeopardy of a market reset in the coming weeks. And, a deep dive into the fines & suspension process for each of the Big 4 sports.
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
As cap casualties & new free agent contracts come into focus, a quick discussion about how guarantees are built into NFL contracts. Plus, Keith Smith breaks down trade & buyout candidates, two-way contracts, & potential sellers in a mid-season NBA review.
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
J.J. Watt tosses a curveball signing a short, high-impact contract in Arizona. Notable cap casualties have already begun across the NFL. And, our MLB Offseason series kicks off with Over/Under Win Projections, Differential Analysis, & which jersey to buy for each NL/AL Central team.
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Browns beat Mary Kay Cabot joins to breakdown what could be an explosive offseason in Cleveland, with Baker's financial future, JJ Watt's decision, & OBJ's status all in question. Plus, the ramifications of a Deshaun Watson holdout, how big will the NFL TV money be, & a snapshot look at future guarantees for NFL & MLB rosters.
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Lindsey Adler, Yankees reporter for The Athletic, breaks down her latest piece surrounding Gerrit Cole's concern for the current financial structure in MLB. Plus, J.J. Watt's apparent price range, Russell Wilson's tenuous status in Seattle, & an NFL Dead Cap primer.
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Answering a few questions regarding NFL players, teams, cap, & franchise tags. Plus, how arbitrary All Star & Pro Bowl selections directly impact player contracts. And, the @SportsTaxMan joins to break down tax ramifications for Tatis Jr., Betts, Mahomes, & Watson.
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
A complete breakdown of the facts, figures, trends, & what to watch for from each position as NFL free agency approaches. How will a depressed cap & cash payrolls affect contract structure? Which positions are overloaded? What are the Panthers clearing space for?