Recent Michael Ginnitti Features

Evaluating the 2024 Wide Receiver Market Our NFL Offseason Series continues with a look at the pending Wide Receiver market set to unfold next March, highlighted by the likes of Mike Evans (TB), Tee Higgins (CIN) & Michael Pittman Jr. (IND). Michael Ginnitti ■ Dec 03, 2023
2024 QB Contract Guarantee Tiers It’s never too early to start thinking about 2024, and what better way to do so than with a dive into Quarterback contracts. We've categorized every notable QB into six groups based on their future contract guarantees, and respective standing with their team. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 27, 2023
Giving Thanks: The NFL Best Values Which players are NFL teams most thankful for this holiday season? Based on Spotrac’s True Value Statistic, these are the players offering the most value against their 2023 compensation through 11 weeks of the NFL season (minimum 50% games) Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 22, 2023
Evaluating the 2024 Running Back Market The devaluation is real (as you’ve now heard a million times), and it’s only looking worse for the upcoming NFL offseason. We’ll dive into the notable running backs slated for free agency next March, including thoughts on how things may shake out for the current top-paid players in the group. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 21, 2023
Financial Predictions for Goff, Cousins, & Dobbs We'll begin to look ahead at NFL players eyeing new contracts with a dive into QBs Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins, & Joshua Dobbs. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 13, 2023
Offseason MLB Storylines & Predictions Yes, it's the Winter of Ohtani (arm injury withstanding), but the MLB offseason offers plenty of other storylines worth gravitating toward in the coming weeks. Our look at a few notable headlines, with a couple of contract predictions mixed in. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 07, 2023
The 2023 Gold Glove Winners Financially This year’s crop includes 13 first time winners two of whom were rookies (Volpe, Doyle), & another (Moreno) who was playing out his first full season. The Rangers, Blue Jays & Cubs led the way with three players each, while the Guardians, Diamondbacks, & Padres were each represented with two honors. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 06, 2023
Recapping the NFL Trade Deadline Spotrac details every player that has been traded during the 2023 season, including financial ramifications and future thoughts for each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 01, 2023
10 Years of World Series Matchup Payrolls The Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-2 win over the Phillies last night secured their World Series ticket, setting up a preseason betting odds dream matchup with the Rangers. We'll take a closer look at the financials of our 2023 matchup, then take a quick ride through the financial matchups in each of the last 10 World Series. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 25, 2023
Taking the Pulse of the Top 12 NFL QB Contracts Diving into 12 NFL Quarterback contracts, from Mahomes to Prescott, including current pay, future stability, & their respective team's outlook for the rest of 2023. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 23, 2023
Financial Ramifications for NFL Trade Candidates The NFL Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, with the window to move player set to close at 4PM ET, Halloween day. We’ll dive into a few names rumored to be on the trade block this month, including the financial ramifications associated with a move. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 18, 2023
Projecting a Pete Alonso Contract Extension Shelling out a few hundred million certainly didn't work for the Mets in 2023, but should that stop them from paying Pete Alonso this winter? Our deep dive into the numbers surrounding an Alonso extension. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 17, 2023
Predicting Every 2024 MLB Option Decision Spotrac predicts outcomes for every pending player, club, & mutual decision for MLB players this winter, including calculated market values & analysis for each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 13, 2023
Predictions for Spotrac's Top 10 MLB Free Agents As we approach the offseason, Spotrac projects contracts & destinations for our Top 10 MLB Free Agents, including 7 pitchers, 2 position players, & 1 who can do a lot of everything. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 08, 2023
Breaking Down Jonathan Taylor's $42M Extension Well that escalated quickly. Our deep dive into the numbers behind Jonathan Taylor's 3 year, $42M extension with the Colts, including $19.3M guaranteed at signing. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 08, 2023
Breaking Down Patrick Mahomes' Contract Modifications The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes agreed to a large contract modification this past weekend, pulling a significant amount of future cash into the next 4 seasons. Our extremely number-filled look at how this new contract shakes out. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 19, 2023
Breaking Down Joe Burrow's $275M Extension He didn't take the hometown discount. They didn't skirt around the guarantee demands of a starting QB. Our deep dive into Joe Burrow's historic 5 year, $275M extension with the Cincinnati Bengals. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 11, 2023
Breaking Down Nick Bosa's $170M Extension Nick Bosa's extension in San Francisco established a new mountain for non-quarterback superstars to climb. Our dive into the facts & figures surrounding the latest blockbuster contract. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 11, 2023
Notable 2024 NFL Free Agents The 2023 regular season is here, so naturally, it's the perfect time to start thinking about next offseason. Our quick look at notable, pending free agents from each position grouping. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 07, 2023
NFL Offseason Positional Recap: Offense As the NFL regular season begins, our look back at the offseason that was, detailing free agent signings, extensions, market rankings, & future outlooks for each offensive position. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 06, 2023
Late Summer Extension Candidates A look at a contract extension candidate (or two) from almost every NFL team heading into the 2023 regular season, including projected valuations for each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 05, 2023
2023 NFL Average Salaries: Offensive Weapons As we approach final cuts and Week 1 roster announcements for the 2023 season, we'll take a look at how each offensive weapon position lines up in terms of average starting. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 22, 2023
Evaluating the 10 Largest MLB Free Agent Contracts from 2023 As the MLB regular season takes a turn for the final stretch, we'll take a moment to analyze where the 10 Largest Free Agent Contracts from this past Winter/Spring land in terms of value and production. Spoiler: Things haven't gone particularly well. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 14, 2023
2023 Starting Quarterback Contract Tiers it's a big time of year for tiers. How do Quarterbacks stack up on their own depth chart, in the fantasy world, or on every offseason list. We've categorized those same QBs by what their contracts are telling us. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 07, 2023
Breaking Down Justin Herbert's $262.5M Extension QB Justin Herbert & the Los Angeles Chargers agreed to his expected rookie extension Tuesday night, giving the 25-year-old 5 new years, $262.5M new money. In total, it’s a 7 year, $296.2M contract for Herbert through the 2029 season. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 26, 2023
Potential MLB Trade Sellers & Candidates As the August 1st trade deadline in MLB approaches our look at teams destined to be active sellers, & a few dozen players who may be headed elsewhere in the coming days. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 24, 2023
All-Time NFL Positional Career Earners As NFL extensions continue to fall into place this summer, we'll take a snapshot look at which player currently stands atop their position's career earnings list, and which players are next in line. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 18, 2023
Positional Financials for the Tennessee Titans The Titans won the bidding war for WR DeAndre Hopkins, who joins Tennessee on a 2 year, $26M contract this summer. Our look at our how the rest of the roster shapes up financially heading toward camp. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 16, 2023
Contract Breakdown Projections for 5 Notable NFL Extension Candidates As NFL training camps approach, our deep dive into actual contract extension breakdown projections for Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Saquon Barkley, Chris Jones, Justin Jefferson & 5 notable Dallas Cowboys players. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 12, 2023
MLB Midseason Stat Leaders With the All Star Break upon us, our look at the current & future financial statuses for MLB's midseason stat leaders. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 10, 2023
Midseason MLB Contract Awards Spotrac’s Mid Season MLB Contract Awards highlight a few deals signed in the past year that have immediately paid off on the field, and a few players trending toward a new pay day because of their strong first half. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 07, 2023
MLB's 2023 All Star Rosters, Financially The American League All Star Roster is loaded with high priced veterans everywhere from 2nd base to closer. The National league? Not so much. Our dive into the starting lineups for this week's All Star festivities. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 03, 2023
Predicting Potential Upcoming Running Back Extensions Predicting future outcomes for a few notable running backs who might have a chance to buck the devaluation trend, and lock in a multi-year contract extension in the coming months. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 26, 2023
Top Earning NBA Player by Draft Pick With the 2023 NBA Draft just a few hours away, we’ll dive into the top earning NBA player from each first round draft slot in league history (for a minute). Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 21, 2023
NFL Positional Market Resets As the NFL offseason turns from business to practice, a snapshot look at the top of the mountain for each position's financial market, including metrics for average salary and practical guarantee, and the days since the belt has last been passed. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 13, 2023
NFL Movement Series: Running Backs Our first annual NFL Movement Series continues with the Running Backs, highlighting every move - every team - has made at the position since the beginning of the new league year. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 12, 2023
Breaking Down Ed Oliver's Contract Still a bit of a shocker, our dive into Ed Oliver's 4 year, $68M extension with the BIlls which includes $45M practically guaranteed, $24.5M fully locked in at signing. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 07, 2023
NFL Movement Series: Quarterbacks Our first annual NFL Movement Series begins with the QB position, highlighting every move - every team - has made at the position since the beginning of the new league year. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 07, 2023
Predicting 2020 NFL 1st Rounder Extensions A dive into the current status, calculated value, and our prediction for each of the 2020 first round picks who are now extension eligible for the first time in their careers. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 06, 2023
NFL Question Mark Contracts A look at one contract from each NFL franchise that has some form of question mark hanging over it as we head toward the 2023 regular season. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 02, 2023
NFL Post June 1st Designations As the calendar flips to June, 5 NFL teams will receive salary cap adjustments thanks to June 1st Designation releases in the past few weeks. Our look at each of the 8 players who were released with this designation, including the dead cap ramifications, and respective cap savings for this and next season. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 31, 2023
Best Available NFL Free Agents As OTAs begin and 90 man rosters take shape, more than a few notable NFL players still remain unsigned this summer. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 22, 2023
Is a Kyler Murray 2024 Trade Plausible? The Arizona Cardinals walked away from the 2023 NFL draft a winner in many books, and in turn, have ramped up speculation about the idea of moving on from Kyler Murray after 2023. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 05, 2023
Breaking Down Lamar Jackson's $260M Contract After years of back and forth, the Baltimore Ravens & QB Lamar Jackson finally have their long term extension. Our dive into the $260M contract that includes $135 fully guaranteed at signing, & $185M for practical purposes. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 04, 2023
Analyzing the 2020 5th-Year Option Decisions A few unfortunate situations, a few unfortunate injuries, and a CBA change that fully guarantees options upon exercise has given us more declined 5th-year salaries than ever. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 02, 2023
2023 NFL Team Draft Pools With the 2023 NFL Draft upon us here's a snapshot look at the projected salary cap draft pools (total and Top 51) for each franchise. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 26, 2023
The Largest Contract for each MLB Franchise With news that OF Bryan Reynolds has agreed to an historic 8 year, $106.75M extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates, we took some time to identify each MLB Franchise's largest total value contract of all-time. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 26, 2023
Breaking Down Jalen Hurts' $255M Extension Breaking down the rankings, facts, & figures inside Jalen Hurts' 5 year, $255M extension with the Eagles, including $110M fully guaranteed at signing, and $179M in place through 2027. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 25, 2023
#1 Overall NFL Picks & Recent QB Trends Assessing recent #1 overall picks based on merit & financials, including a projection for 2023. Plus, QB Selection trends over the past five seasons. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 24, 2023
Financial Ramifications for the 5 Suspended NFL Players C.J. Moore, Quintez Cephus, Shaka Toney, Jameson Williams, & Stanley Berryhill were all served suspensions from the NFL this morning stemming from their involvement in a gambling violation. Our dive into their financial statuses based on this development. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 21, 2023
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