Recent Michael Ginnitti Features

MLB Trade Candidate Deadline Salaries With the 2022 MLB trade deadline about 100 hours away, we’ll take a quick look at notable candidates rumored to be on the move, including the cost to acquire them on August 2nd. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 29, 2022
Breaking Down DK Metcalf's $72M Extension DK Metcalf's 3 year, $72M extension in Seattle includes $31M guaranteed at signing, $58.2M through 2024, and a chance to do it again before age 30. Our complete breakdown Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 29, 2022
Assessing 2023 MLB Option Players With the trade deadline upon us, and the second half of the MLB season underway, our focus turns to players who will face contract option decisions in the next few months. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 26, 2022
7 Late Summer NFL Bold Predictions Roster management doesn't stop because training camps have started. Our look at 7 bold NFL moves, sure not to happen, in the coming weeks. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 25, 2022
2022 Money Tiers: Wide Receivers With training camps approaching, we'll categorize the more notable NFL positions into financial tiers, breaking down which players are locked in, playing for a new deal, could be on their way out. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 24, 2022
Breaking Down Kyler Murray's Extension The Cardinals made Kyler Murray the 2nd highest average paid player in NFL history, including the 2nd most guarantees ever as well. Our deep dive into the facts & figures of his new contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 22, 2022
2022 Money Tiers: Quarterbacks With training camps approaching, we'll categorize the more notable NFL positions into financial tiers, breaking down which players are locked in, playing for a new deal, could be on their way out. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 15, 2022
2022 MLB All Stars, Financially The 92nd MLB All Star game will feature 11 pending free agents, three of the top trade candidates this month, and three of the Top 10 highest paid players in the game. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 11, 2022
NFL Franchise Tag Contract Statuses With the July 15th deadline for teams to extend their tagged players approaching, we’ll assess where things stand with each, including projected multi-year contracts for those still in need. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 01, 2022
Running NBA Offseason Tracker A one-stop-shop transaction tracker for the 2022 NBA offseason, broken down by team. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 30, 2022
Spotrac's Top 10 2022 NFL Trades It was another NFL offseason loaded with blockbuster trades, headlined by a few big time quarterback moves, and the "Summer of the WR". Which transactions made the list? Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 29, 2022
Detailing 7 Potential NBA Free Agents With option decisions forthcoming this week, a dive into 7 notable NBA players who may hit the open market July 1st, including pros, cons, and their maximum contracts to stay or leave. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 27, 2022
Next Contract Series: Shohei Ohtani While Aaron Judge’s next contract will dominate the baseball world in the coming months, there’s a much more complicated conversation soon coming to a MLB hot stove near you: the financial future of Angels’ SP/DH Shohei Ohtani. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 26, 2022
2022 MLB Trade Deadline Primer We're still weeks away from the August 2nd MLB trade deadline, but the time to start assessing who teams are, where they'll be in a month, and which players may be on the move is now. We'll assess each team's current status, including potential trade candidates and their 2022 salary at the deadline. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 17, 2022
Next Contract Series: DK Metcalf DK Metcalf, entering a contract year, is currently holding out from Seahawks' mandatory offseason workouts. We dive deep into his future options, including projecting the 24 year old's next contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 15, 2022
How the Hell are the Rams Doing This? Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, Bobby Wagner, Allen Robinson - how exactly are the Rams doing this? Our deep dive into all of the major moves made by LAR this offseason, and the corresponding salary cap impact. Plus what still may be to come, and how 2023 looks. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 08, 2022
Breaking Down Aaron Donald's $95M Contract Aaron Donald’s not only not retiring, he’s now the highest paid non-quarterback in the history of football - and then some. Our deep dive into the numbers, potential restructures, and future impact of the historic $95M contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 06, 2022
Next Contract Series: Aaron Judge Two months after turning down a 7 year, $213.5M offer from the Yankees, Aaron Judge is an AL MVP candidate with a chance to win a World Series in his contract year. Our look at what all of this means for his looming trip to free agency. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 02, 2022
June 1st NFL Cap Ramifications With June 1st here, a number of NFL teams will see significant cap space open up thanks to their previous Post June 1st Designations back in March. Our look at the financial ramifications for each of the 11 players who will officially process at 4PM ET today. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 01, 2022
Breaking Down David Njoku's Contract A visual look at the numbers behind David Njoku's $54.75M extension in Cleveland, including $17M fully guaranteed at signing. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 31, 2022
Next Contract Series: Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson’s absence from the Baltimore Ravens’ OTAs puts his expiring contract, and lack of an extension, back to the forefront of the NFL offseason. When is the right time to sign, and what might that next contract look like? Michael Ginnitti ■ May 26, 2022
Next Contract Series: Joe Musgrove Joe Musgrove is peaking at the right time, as the 29 year old is posting career best production in a contract year for the Padres. What kind of payday might be in his future, and can San Diego afford him? Michael Ginnitti ■ May 23, 2022
Breaking Down Jaire Alexander's Contract A visual look at the numbers behind Jaire Alexander's top of the market extension in Green Bay, including an historic $30M signing bonus. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 18, 2022
Breaking Down Grady Jarrett's Contract A visual look at the numbers behind Grady Jarrett's somewhat surprise extension with the Falcons, including $34M fully guaranteed at signing through 2023. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 10, 2022
Breaking Down A.J. Brown's Contract A visual look at the numbers behind A.J. Brown's extension with the Eagles, including $39M fully guaranteed at signing, & $57M+ through 2024. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 10, 2022
Baker Mayfield & the Browns The Baker Mayfield dilemma is only gaining steam. Who really holds the leverage? Will the CBA get involved? Why haven't the Browns just accepted a low-ball deal? And Where Does this End Up? Michael Ginnitti ■ May 06, 2022
Financial Breakdowns for Teams who Drafted a QB The 2022 NFL draft saw nine QBs selected from pick #20 to the very last #262 slot. We breakdown the finances for each selection, and the surrounding QB situation for each of their respective teams. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 01, 2022
A Night for Wide Receivers The first round of the NFL Draft was highlighted by the wide receiver position as 6 were selected in the Top 20, and two notable active players were traded in surprise moves. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 29, 2022
All-Time Earning NFL 1st Rounders With the 2022 NFL Draft upon us, Spotrac researcher Scott Allen has uncovered the highest earning player in league history selected at each of the Top 32 picks, led by former Giants QB Eli Manning. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 28, 2022
Track the 2022 NFL Draft Track all 262 picks from this year's NFL Draft, including projected rookie contracts & bonuses, trade details, team & positional breakdowns, & plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 28, 2022
Spotrac's NBA Next Contract Series Spotrac's NBA financial expert, Keith Smith, has spent much of the past few months evaluating contractual options for many of the more notable players heading toward the offseason. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 24, 2022
Breaking Down Denzel Ward's Contract A visual look at the numbers behind Denzel Ward's historic extension with the Browns, including $74M through 2025, & $44.5M fully guaranteed at signing. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 21, 2022
Assessing Every Notable MLB Offseason Extension From Matt Olson & Jose Berrios to Wander Franco & Ke'Bryan Hayes, comprehensive financial breakdowns for 20+ MLB contract extensions signed this past offseason. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 17, 2022
Breaking Down Stefon Diggs' Contract The Bills made good on their promise to keep Josh Allen & Stefon Diggs linked up for the foreseeable future, locking in the WR to a 4 yr, $96M extension which includes $47M fully guaranteed at sign. Here's a visual look at how it all breaks down. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 08, 2022
Breaking Down Bobby Wagner's Contract Bobby Wagner's tumultuous exit from Seattle becomes the defending champion Los Angeles Rams' next prized possession. Our look at how his 5 year, $50M contract breaks down in terms of guarantee, cash flow, & available incentives. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 05, 2022
Betting Odds Vs. Money Ranks A snapshot comparison of World Series favorites vs Top Payrolls, Masters favorites vs 21 Cash Earners, Super Bowl favorites vs Cash Payrolls, & NBA MVP favorites versus current salary rank. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 04, 2022
The Oakland Athletics' Fire Sale Another Athletic's fire sale is officially here, with four notable names already out the door. Our look at the cash Oakland is saving, a detailed breakdowns of the players in and out over the past few weeks. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 03, 2022
Projected 2022 NFL Draft Pools A look at the estimated Top 51 cap space needed for each team to sign its draft class during the offseason. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 30, 2022
An Early NFL Offseason Recap Now more than 10 days old, our look at players who were added, subtracted, retained, or still remain in the balance with every NFL franchise this offseason. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 27, 2022
Top Remaining NFL Free Agents With NFL Free Agency now 10 days old, our look at a few notable players are each position who remain available on the open market, including potential pricepoints and destinations for each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 26, 2022
Breaking Down Tyreek Hill's Extension A visual look at the numbers behind Tyreek Hill's historic extension with the Dolphins, including $72M through 2024, & $52M fully guaranteed at signing. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 24, 2022
Comparing the Davante Adams & Tyreek Hill Contracts The NFL superstar carousel continues to turn, as the league saw two of its Top 3 Wide Receivers both traded, and in turn extended to historic contracts over the past few days. We’ll take a deep dive at the new contracts for Davante Adams & Tyreek Hill, comparing a few notable metrics for each over the next few seasons. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 23, 2022
2022 MLB Arbitration Filings A look at the few dozen MLB players who couldn't come to an agreement before the March 22nd deadline, and the numbers exchanged going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 22, 2022
Breaking Down the Davante Adams Contract A visual look at the numbers behind Davante Adams' 5 year, $140M contract with the Raiders, including the cap breakdown, guarantee structure & our thoughts going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 21, 2022
Breaking Down Von Miller's Contract A visual look at the numbers behind Von Miller's blockbuster free agent contract with the Bills, including $52M through 2024, and team-friendly cap hits over the next two seasons. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 21, 2022
Breaking Down Maxx Crosby's Contract A visual look at the cap hits, bonuses, guarantee structure, and practicality of Maxx Crosby's $94M contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 21, 2022
Breaking Down Matthew Stafford's Contract A visual look at the numbers behind Matthew Stafford's $160M extension with the Rams, including the double bonus structure, $120M guaranteed through 2023, and near $50M cap hits. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 21, 2022
Breaking Down Deshaun Watson's Contract A visual look at the numbers behind Deshaun Watson's $230M guaranteed with the Browns, & how the cap hits may be managed over the next 7+ seasons in Cleveland. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 21, 2022
10 MLB Trade Candidates for 2022 With the lockout a thing of the past, we'll restart our 2022 MLB Offseason series, beginning with 10 notable trade candidates heading toward opening day. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 11, 2022
Breaking Down the Khalil Mack Trade As anticipated, the Chargers are showing signs of loading up with their star QB Justin Herbert on a team-friendly rookie contract. Here's a breakdown of the facts & figures surrounding their recent acquisition of EDGE Khalil Mack. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 11, 2022
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