Recent FORECAST Features

Contract Forecast: Ervin Santana He's being considered the top free agent starting pitcher on the market, but does his baseball resume translate to a maximum contract? Our premium team provides a contract forecast for Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ervin Santana. Michael Ginnitti ■ Nov 07, 2013
Contract Forecast: Brian McCann Brian McCann might be as surprised as the rest of us to hear the reports swirling about a new deal that could reach $100 million this offseason. We'll run him through our prediction formula to assess just where his true value might look like in terms of a contract forecase. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 24, 2013
Contract Forecast: Josh Freeman Josh Freeman was one of the "players to watch" heading into the final year of his 5 year $26 million contract. But the wheels are falling off quickly in Tampa Bay and their quarterback finds himself at the root of the problem. We'll forecast the contract that might never be for Freeman going forward: Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 18, 2013
Contract Forecast: Morgan Burnett He's not a household name when it comes to major defensive players in the league - but Packers safety Morgan Burnett has quietly and productively outplayed his rookie contract. Our premium team forecasts an extension for the defensive back. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 11, 2013
Evgeni Malkin's Next Contract A deep run into the 2012-13 postseason, & 12 more years of Sidney Crosby may only be the tip of the iceberg in Pittsburgh, with 4 major contracts set to expire in the next 12 months. We forecast a new deal for Malkin, and its impact on the Penguins. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 06, 2013
Contract Forecast: Eric Decker A big 2012 and an expiring contract in 2013 makes Eric Decker a question mark with a growing price tag. Will the breakout WR end up too expensive to keep long-term on a talented Broncos roster? Our forecast indicates he might: Michael Ginnitti ■ May 31, 2013
Contract Forecast: Reshad Jones The Dolphins made major splashes both in free agency and in the draft this offseason, but their next order of business should be locking in their safety Reshad Jones long-term. We predict the numbers here. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 24, 2013
Legend Forecast: Ken Griffey Jr. Our first installment of "Legend Forecast" brings us to Ken Griffey Jr. who signed a 9 yr/$112.5M contract with the Reds in 2000. We compare him leading up to that deal with the currently active top-paid/top-producing outfielders to forecast what might have been. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 23, 2013
Contract Forecast: Justin Smith He may be nearly 34 years old, but San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith is still producing at a high-level. His 6 year $45 million deal is set to expire after the 2013 season, and our premium team predicts what may be next financially for the 13-year veteran. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 23, 2013
A Long-Term Deal for Emmanuel Sanders Fresh off a $2.5 million restricted offer-sheet battle this free agent season, Emmanuel Sanders may be the next receiver to cash in on a long-term extension. We'll see how he stacks up with other mid-level receivers who recently signed. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 23, 2013
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