Recent Michael Ginnitti Features

2017 NBA Offseason Financial Report As the current NBA postseason nears a conclusion, we'll take a close look at the top stories forthcoming this offseason, including notable extension candidates, players with options, key free agents, and salary cap allocations & space for each team heading toward the summer. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 07, 2017
Assessing NFL Draft Contracts Since 2010 Our in-depth look at the movement of NFL draft picks after their rookie contracts expire, broken down by team and position, including the percent of players retained, relinquished and more... Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 26, 2017
Positional Breakdowns of NFL Team Salary Caps An in-depth look at how each NFL team is spending its 2017 cap dollars across each position group heading toward the draft, including cap percentages, combined average salaries, average player ages, and more... Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 19, 2017
How the 16 NBA Playoff Rosters are Built Financially With the NBA Playoffs now upon us we take a close look at how the active roster for each of the 16 postseason teams are broken down positionally. We've broken out combined cap dollars for Guards, Forwards, Centers, Starting Lineups and more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 13, 2017
2017 MLB Opening Day Payrolls With the 2017 regular season now upon us, we'll take a close look at how teams have allocated their dollars, including positional breakdowns, 25-Man rosters, offseason spending, and more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 02, 2017
2017 NFL Free Agency The 2017 NFL league year will kickoff at 4PM EST. We'll be tracking all the signings, trades, restructures across various tools throughout the website as details become available. For now, here's a look at the best available free agents heading toward the signing period. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 09, 2017
NFL Players on the 2018 Roster Bubble As the 2017 NFL regular season heads toward the home stretch, we've begun to collect a list of players by position who may be trending toward their current team's 2018 roster bubble, based on performance vs. compensation & dead cap structure. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 19, 2017
Offseason Financial Previews for all 32 NFL Teams As the 2017 league year nears we take a snapshot look at the current offseason status for each team, including projected cap space, potential cap casualties, notable free agents, extension candidates, and more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Feb 13, 2017
First Look: Potential 2017 Roster Bubble Players Our first look at NFL players at each position who's contract status for 2017 may be in question, in terms of a player/team option, or potential trade/release/restructure candidate. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jan 06, 2017
What to do with Tony Romo? Understanding the options, salary cap implications, and business decisions that come the Dallas Cowboys trading or releasing QB Tony Romo this offseason. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 19, 2016
Breaking Down the Numbers for Tyrod Taylor's Option A look at the nuts and bolts of Tyrod Taylor's 5 year $90 million extension with the Buffalo Bills, which includes a team option this coming March. Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 07, 2016
Yoenis Cespedes Remains with the Mets The New York Mets made the first big splash of the offseason by bringing back OF Yoenis Cespedes on a whopping 4 year, $110M contract. Our look at how the numbers breakdown for the Mets and across the league. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 29, 2016
Calculated Contract Projections for MLB's Young Stars While free agency and trade rumors will dominate MLB's news coverage this time of year, we'll take a quick look at how the young star hitters of the game are trending financially. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 10, 2016
2016 MLB End of Year Payrolls As the regular season winds down, we take a snapshot look at how each team spent their money in 2016, including active players by position, and injury, retained, buried salaries. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 26, 2016
Updated Market Values for 2017 MLB Free Agents With the 2016 MLB regular season winding down we'll take a look at our previous list of players set to hit the free agent market this winter. We've re-calculated our valuations for notable players at each position, providing calculated & likely market value average salary projections for their next contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 22, 2016
Career Contract Analysis: Tom Brady Tom Brady and the Patriots front office have worked hand in hand over the past 17 years to ensure that he's compensated well, but in a manner that provide team flexibility. We take a quick look at his career contracts highlighting some of these maneuvers along the way. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 20, 2016
Contract Statuses for Recently Injured Players As is the unfortunate case each year, injuries have begun to pile up early on in this NFL season. We take a look at a few of the more notable ones, highlighting each player's current contract status going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 19, 2016
Assessing NFL Team Caps at Week 2 A look at the salary cap figures for each NFL team's 53-man roster, dead money totals, and injured reserves heading into Week 2 of the 2016 season. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 18, 2016
Reactions to the Drew Brees Contract Extension The Saints and Drew Brees agreed on a 1 year $24.25M contract extension Wednesday, keeping the 37-year-old QB in the fold thru the 2017 season. We take a look at the structure, cap impact, rankings, and future options going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 08, 2016
Why the Ravens' Cut & Re-Signed Justin Forsett A look at why the Ravens released and then re-signed starting running back Justin Forsett this past weekend, including updated new contract details. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 06, 2016
Positional Spending for each 53-Man Roster While NFL rosters will continue to change on an hourly basis in the coming days, we'll take a snapshot look at how the first batch of 53-man rosters breaks down financially. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 04, 2016
Current NFL QB Financial Depth Charts As 2016 NFL final rosters begin to take shape, we take a look at the projected Week 1 depth charts at the quarterback position as has been reported. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 02, 2016
Assessing NFL 75-Man Salary Caps NFL teams processed plenty of transactions over the course of the past 48 hours as they shuffled to trim their rosters to the mandated 75. We'll take a quick look at how these 75-man squads are built financially as we head toward final 53-man roster moves. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 31, 2016
Notable NFL Players on the Offseason Roster Bubble An updated look at players reported to be on their respective team's roster bubble, and the current financial ramifications should they be released or traded. Send suggestions to @spotrac. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 22, 2016
Bills Extend QB Tyrod Taylor The Bills have signed QB Tyrod Taylor to a reported 5 year $92 million base extension, that appears to include just 1 year of guaranteed salary at signing, and club options in the final two years of the deal. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 12, 2016
Assessing Tyrann Matheiu's Extension Now one of the most versatile and productive defensive backs in the game, Tyrann Matheui agreed to a 5 year, $62.5M extension with the Arizona Cardinals this week. We'll take a look at the structure and breakdown of the contract, including how it ranks among other deals. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 05, 2016
Top Extension Candidates from all 32 NFL Teams With rosters beginning to take shape for the upcoming 2016 season, we'll take a look at one player on each of the 32 NFL teams who could be a candidate for a significant contract extension in the coming months. In many cases we've including our calculated projected value for that player's next contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 28, 2016
Projecting Market Values for Notable Offensive 2017 Free Agents A look at notable offensive players set to hit the free agent market in 2017, including calculated & likely market values as they creep closer to their next contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 25, 2016
Top 15 MLB Trade Candidates With the August 1st trade deadline less than two weeks away, we've identified 15 players rumored to be on the trade block, including their salary remaining in 2016, and contract statuses going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 19, 2016
Valuing Notable 2017 MLB Free Agents A look at notable MLB players at each position set to hit the free agent market this winter, including projected & likely salary projections based on recent production. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 18, 2016
Potential NFL Roster Bubble Players With training camps just a few weeks away, we've created a list of notable players who may be fighting for a roster spot this month, including the financial ramifications should the team release or trade the player. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 14, 2016
MLB Midseason Payroll Breakdowns With the 2016 MLB season now halfway in the books we'll take a moment to assess where each team's dollars are being spent, including positional breakdowns, players on the disabled list, playoff chances, best values, and more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 13, 2016
A Snapshot look at 2016 NFL Offseason Spending A look at how each NFL team spent their hard earned money this offseason, broken down by Waivers, Free Agency, Draft Signings, Undrafted Free Agency, and Extensions. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 12, 2016
Current NFL Team 90-Man Roster Salary Caps With training camps just a few weeks away the focus for many NFL teams turns away from adding to trimming down their 2016 rosters. We take a snapshot look at where each team currently stands in terms of signed players, active roster cap, accrued dead cap, and estimated 90-man cap space. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 11, 2016
MLB's 2016 First Half Best Values With the unofficial first half of the MLB season now in the books, we'll take a moment to look back at which players from each position have provided the best value in terms of Production vs. Compensation, utilizing our calculated True Value Score. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 11, 2016
MLB All-Star Rosters Financially A look at the 2016 MLB All-Star rosters financially, including an A.L. team combining for $261M in 2016 salary, and a National League squad combining for $269M. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 05, 2016
Kevin Durant's Money Gained & Money Lost Kevin Durant's 2 year agreement to join the Golden State Warriors shook the sports world yesterday. We take a look at the money he's set to make in 2016, how much he left on the table by leaving Oklahoma City, and his contract scenarios for next year's free agent season. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 05, 2016
Colts Extend Andrew Luck in Historic Manner Our look at Andrew Luck's historic contract extension with the Colts, including $123M in new money, $87M in potential guarantees, and $75M across the first three seasons. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 29, 2016
Understanding LeBron James' Next Contract LeBron James has officially opted-out of his player option for the 2016-17 season and has already come forward in declaring he's going nowhere. But just in case, our look at his salary options with or without the Cavaliers. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 29, 2016
NFL Offseason Series: Quarterbacks With training camp just a month away, we'll take a look back at the quarterback movement across the league, including Extensions, Free Agent signings, Trades, Draft Picks, and Undrafted Free Agent signings. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 29, 2016
The Top 2016 NBA Free Agents With July 1st just days away the discussion turns away from last week's draft and immediately to the start of the free agent season. We'll take a look at a few notable free agents from each position group, and their financial projections. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 27, 2016
Americans Abound in the First Round The 1st round of the 2016 NHL Draft from Buffalo, NY included 12 young stars from the United States - the most ever. Our look at all the picks by position, country, former team and more... Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 25, 2016
Assessing 2016-17 Contract Statuses & Salary Cap Space for each NBA Team With the offseason now here, teams will quickly shift focus to the upcoming July 1st free agency period. With option decision to be made, and a salary cap set to rise to $94M, plenty of money will be in motion in the next few weeks. Our look at each team's financial breakdown... Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 21, 2016
Panthers Extend Michael Oher The Carolina Panthers solidified Cam Newton's blindside through the 2019 season by awarding left tackle Michael Oher with a 3 year $21.6M extension. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 17, 2016
Extending Franchise-Tagged Players With the deadline to sign franchise tagged players to a long-term extension just one month away, our look at where each player stands. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 15, 2016
Rockies Designate Jose Reyes Following his return from suspension, the Colorado Rockies have designated SS Jose Reyes for assignment, with a whopping $41M+ left to be paid. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 15, 2016
Ranking Guaranteed Cash among NFL Teams While many NFL contracts look absurd on paper, the real truth behind them lies in the "fully guaranteed money". The following table shows the combined total of base salaries or roster bonuses that are already fully guaranteed right now for each NFL team broken down across the next 3 seasons. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 25, 2016
Notable 2017 NFL Free Agents for Every NFL Team As 2016 NFL rosters begin to take shape, we take a look at projected starters who are set to enter a contract year for the upcoming season. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 21, 2016
Guaranteed Futures for NFL Teams It's never too early to look ahead. We take a look at the current and prospective guaranteed salaries & bonuses for players in the 2017 season in comparison to their team's respective salary cap outlook. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 12, 2016
2016 MLB Opening Day Rosters, Financially Breaking down the opening day financials for each of the 30 MLB teams heading into the 2016 season, including positional spending, starting rotation salaries, offseason spending, and more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 03, 2016
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