Recent Michael Ginnitti Features

Breaking Down the New MLB CBA A few days late and few dollars too short, MLB has it's latest version of a Collective Bargaining Agreement. We'll detail all of the notable changes, including salary increase, tax thresholds, draft changes, bonus pools, & plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 11, 2022
Breaking Down the Russell Wilson Trade Despite less speculation than last year, the Seattle Seahawks traded their franchise QB away on Tuesday, ending a 10-year relationship. Our look at the details of the trade, the financial future of Wilson, & what's next for the Seahawks & Broncos. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 09, 2022
2023 5th-Year Option Values by Player 2023 5th-year option values for each of the 2019 1st round draft picks (where applicable). Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 07, 2022
Prominent NFL Tag Candidates With the March 8th deadline to place a tag on an NFL player just hours away, our look at prominent players who are headed down that path, and the financial ramifications to do so. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 07, 2022
2022 NFL Roster Bubble Candidates With the March 16th 2022 league year just around the corner, our last-minute look at players who may be trending toward the roster bubble, including financial ramifications to move on from each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 28, 2022
Freeing Up $70M+ of Cowboys' Cap Space The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2022 offseason with a projected -$21M of Top 51 cap space, the 3rd lowest figure in all of football. Here’s our look at how the Cowboys can open up $70M of new cap space in the coming weeks. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 24, 2022
15 NFL QB Trade Candidates With the 2022 league year just 3 weeks away, we'll take a deep dive into the likely & possible options for notable QB trade candidates across the NFL. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 22, 2022
Freeing Up $75M+ of Chiefs' Cap Space The Chiefs continued their recent success in 2021, but work remains to be done in order to keep this roster in contention mode for the 2022 campaign. Our look at how KC can free up ample cap space heading toward March. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 21, 2022
Freeing Up $100M of Saints' Cap Space As the sky is blue, the Saints enter the offseason well over the league salary cap threshold. We'll play GM on their more notable contracts, predicting restructures, extensions, and releases to bring them into cap health for the 2022 league year. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 18, 2022
Freeing Up $100M of Rams' Cap Space Fresh off a Super Bowl 56 victory, the LA Rams currently project to $10M of negative cap space heading toward the 2022 league year. Our deep dive look at the moves that can be made to free up plenty of room to maneuver in the coming weeks. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 16, 2022
Super Bowl QB Cap Percentages Can a high-paid quarterback get to and/or win the Super Bowl in the current financial model? In terms of single season cap figures, the trends still say no. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 11, 2022
10 Bold NFL Offseason Predictions With the NFL offseason all but here, a fun look at 10 (sure to be wrong) bold trade, release, & extension predictions for a few notable players heading toward the 2022 league year. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 10, 2022
A Kings' Ransom The Kings promised that Tyrese Haliburton was untouchable for this deadline, but as everyone knows - there’s always a price.  Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 08, 2022
Portland's Breakdown Begins The February 10th trade deadline finally heats up with a blockbuster move between the Portland Trailblazers, & the New Orleans Pelicans. The deal included 7 players and 3 picks (for now). Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 08, 2022
NFL Position Series: Tight Ends Our NFL offseason series continues with a look at the tight end position for each team heading into 2022, making note of potential TE1/TE2 possibilities, notable extension candidates, players heading to free agency, restructure candidates, and plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 07, 2022
Understanding the Financial Ramifications of Tom Brady’s Retirement Tom Brady's retirement doesn't just leave behind a hole in the Buccaneers QB1 slot, but a significant amount of salary cap as well. Our look at the numbers and likely path forward for processing this transaction. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 01, 2022
Rams vs. Bengals, Financially The Rams & Bengals head toward Super Bowl 56 coming from two very different places. Our look at their 2021 financials, future cap, free agents, draft capital, & extension candidates going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 31, 2022
What's Next for Aaron Rodgers? The rumors were bound to restart eventually, and Nathaniel Hackett officially becoming the Head Coach of the Denver Broncos today certainly did just that. So what does Aaron Rodgers' contract tell us about what his 2022 outlook is? Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 27, 2022
Winning with a $450M Contract How the Kansas City Chiefs continue to win despite Patrick Mahomes' massive $450M contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 24, 2022
NFL Position Series: Wide Receivers Our NFL offseason series continues with a look at the wide receiver position for each team heading into 2022, making note of potential WR1/WR2/WR3 possibilities, notable extension candidates, players heading to free agency, restructure candidates, and plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 22, 2022
One Financial Storyline for Each NFL Playoff Team The 2021-22 NFL playoffs are upon us and each team enters the postseason with at least one intriguing storyline. From QBs who need to be paid, to a crop of pending free agents, to a team playing with house money, our look at how the 14 teams break down right now. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 14, 2022
2021-22 NFL Postseason Payouts With the NFL postseason upon us, a quick look at how players are compensated for each playoff round, broken down by team. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 11, 2022
The Carson Wentz Contract Conundrum Despite a fairly strong season overall, Carson Wentz leaves Colts fans with a terrible taste in their mouth to cap off a playoffs-less 2021 season. A look at Indy's options contractually speaking going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 10, 2022
2022 NFL Offseason Series: NFC West Assessing the upcoming offseason for each 2022 NFC West team, broken down by division, including projected cap space, players under contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, franchise tag possibilities, & trade/cut options. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 09, 2022
2022 NFL Offseason Series: NFC South Assessing the upcoming offseason for each 2022 NFC South team, broken down by division, including projected cap space, players under contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, franchise tag possibilities, & trade/cut options. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 08, 2022
2022 NFL Offseason Series: NFC North Assessing the upcoming offseason for each 2022 NFC North team, broken down by division, including projected cap space, players under contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, franchise tag possibilities, & trade/cut options. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 07, 2022
2022 NFL Offseason Series: NFC East Assessing the upcoming offseason for each 2022 NFC East team, broken down by division, including projected cap space, players under contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, franchise tag possibilities, & trade/cut options. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 05, 2022
NFL Position Series: Running Backs Our NFL offseason series continues with a look at the running back position for each team heading into 2022, making note of potential RB1/RB2 possibilities, notable extension candidates, players heading to free agency, restructure candidates, and plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 03, 2022
2022 NFL Offseason Series: AFC South Assessing the upcoming offseason for each 2022 AFC South team, broken down by division, including projected cap space, players under contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, franchise tag possibilities, & trade/cut options. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 01, 2022
2022 NFL Offseason Series: AFC West Assessing the upcoming offseason for each 2022 AFC West team, broken down by division, including projected cap space, players under contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, franchise tag possibilities, & trade/cut options. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 01, 2022
2022 NFL Offseason Series: AFC North Breaking down the upcoming offseason for each 2022 AFC North team, broken down by division, including projected cap space, players under contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, franchise tag possibilities, & trade/cut options. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 30, 2021
2022 NFL Offseason Series: AFC East Breaking down the upcoming offseason for each 2022 AFC East team, broken down by division, including projected cap space, players under contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, franchise tag possibilities, & trade/cut options. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 29, 2021
Official 2022 NFL Tenders & Franchise Tag Values Official values for the 2022 NFL Franchise & Transition Tags, & Restricted Free Agent Tenders baed on a $208.2M league salary cap. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 29, 2021
$100M Contracts Signed in 2021 With the 2021 calendar year coming to a close, a quick look at all the players in the Big 4 American Sports that put pen to paper on a new contract that total $100M or more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 29, 2021
2021 NFL Pro Bowlers A financial look at the 2021 NFL Pro Bowlers, including current average salary, and position rank for that salary. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 22, 2021
2021 All-MLB Selections MLB released their 1st & 2nd team All-MLB rosters last night, honoring multiple players from the Braves, Dodgers, & Blue Jays. We take a quick look at these rosters financially, noting their average salary, & future contract status. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 24, 2021
2022 NFL Roster Question Candidates With the 2021 NFL regular season now past the halfway point, we'll take a quick look at a notable player from each team who is trending toward some sort of "what if" in the upcoming offseason, be it an expiring contract, an extension worthy resume, a potential trade candidate, or a possible cap/roster casualty. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 21, 2021
Trolling & Analyzing the Strength of Patrick Mahomes' Contract Mike Ginnitti accounts for a recent tweet by diving even deeper into the "guarantee mechanisms" of Patrick Mahomes massive contract with the Chiefs, accounting for all of the upcoming triggers, breaking down the dead cap/cash & savings each year through 2031, & comparing it directly to Josh Allen's recent extension in Buffalo. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 19, 2021
Immediate Impact Additions to each 2021 NFL Roster Now more than a quarter into the 2021 NFL regular season, we've identified a player from each team who's made an immediate impact since being newly added this offseason. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 15, 2021
2021 MLB Incentives & Bonuses A look at MLB players who earned bonuses or escalators based on their production over the past 162 regular season games. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 04, 2021
Potential NFL Trade Deadline Quarterbacks & Offensive Weapons A look at notable Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, & Tight Ends who could be on the move at the upcoming NFL Trade Deadline. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 03, 2021
Projecting the Top 2022 MLB Free Agents Our annual MLB free agent piece breaks down notable players from each position group, highlighting their expected path toward the open market, a calculated valuation, and a likely projection for their next contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 21, 2021
2021 Opening Week Positional Spending Breakdown A comprehensive guide to how 2021 NFL rosters are broken down positionally, including a dive into full rosters, and projected Week 1 starting groups. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 07, 2021
NFL Team Cash Spending Since 2016 Rankings NFL team cash spending over the past 5 seasons, breaking down Nerlens Noel's lawsuit against former agency Klutch, & the All-Dead Cap NFL roster. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 27, 2021
The 2021 NFL All-Dead Team Any given NFL offseason comes with plenty of roster moves, & with most come dead cap hits. We've located the top dead cap hit at each position, formulating the 2021 All Dead Hit Roster Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 27, 2021
Shortening the MLB Draft, Installing a Rookie Wage Scale, & Leaning into the Youth Movement Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen discuss what a rookie wage scale, a shortened, contract-driven draft, & an early extension-eligibility trigger could do for the current state of MLB. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 23, 2021
Projected 2021 NFL Best Value Roster As week 1 nears, and offseason contracts are finalized, our look at a potential Best Value team for the upcoming 2021 NFL season. For each position group, we’ll select one player on a veteran contract, and one player on a rookie contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 16, 2021
2021 NFL Quarterback Contract Tiers A look at where the projected starting quarterbacks for the 2021 season fall in terms of their current contract status, from "Locked in" to "On their way" to "Who Knows?" Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 09, 2021
Analyzing Josh Allen's Contract Extension Assessing the value, cap & cash flow, guarantee structure, and practicality of Josh Allen's historic contract extension with the Buffalo Bills Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 07, 2021
NFL Training Camp Roster Bubbles As we head into training camp week for a few NFL teams, we’ll identify one player from each organization who could be entering the end of July on their roster bubble. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 19, 2021
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