#176: Dalvin Cook's Holdout & the Further Devaluation of the Running Back

The Spotrac Podcast | June 09, 2020

Dalvin Cook's announcement that he will remain away from the Vikings until a reasonable contract extension is agreed to puts us back into the discussion of just how to value the expiring running back contract in 2020. We'll discuss a few possible paths for Cook, & why the new CBA has made it very unlikely that his holdout will extend late into the summer. 

#175: Evaluating & Projecting Patrick Mahomes' Next Contract

The Spotrac Podcast | June 04, 2020

As Dak Prescott waits in the wings for his long-term extension, & rumors out of Houston state Deshaun Waston's payday is nearing, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is the contract we're all waiting for this offseason. While a new deal isn't required in 2020, we'll take a deep dive into how we evaluated the 24 year old, & what kind of numbers he may be seeing in his future.

#174: MLB Numbers, Offers, & Futures with Paul Hembekides

The Spotrac Podcast | June 02, 2020

ESPN's @PaulHembo brings his data-driven thoughts on MLB's financial power struggle to the show, including how pay is dispersed, what kind of season we may be looking at, & more. Plus, why aren't NBA players concerned about money lost, & just how much money is Mike Trout set to lose with Scott Allen.

#173: NFL Extensions, MLB Offers, & an NBA Offseason Primer

The Spotrac Podcast | May 28, 2020

Thoughts on a few NFL players inline for a contract extension in the coming months, plus an updated, detailed dive into MLB's latest offer to the players (spoiler, it's bad). And, Scott Allen brings a ton of NBA data to the show outlining cap projections, teams to watch, and potential free agent, & trade candidates - whenever there's an offseason.

#172: #MLB's Financial Proposal, & Fixing Baseball From A-Z

The Spotrac Podcast | May 26, 2020

Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen run through the recent proposal for a shortened, but costly, 2020 #MLB season. Then a look ahead at what could change financially, on the field, & more as the game stares down a potential strike in 2021.

#171: Evaluating & Projecting Dak Prescott's Next Contract

The Spotrac Podcast | May 21, 2020

As the NFL offseason (virtually) rolls on, the clock is ticking on that July 15th deadline for the Dallas Cowboys & Dak Prescott to come to terms on a mutli-year contract extension. Mike Ginnitti evaluates the process, the numbers, & projected outcome for this deal.

#170: NFL Suspension Penalties, & a Financial Deep Dive into the Last Dance Bulls

The Spotrac Podcast | May 19, 2020

A few recent arrests across the NFL have put a few players in risk of losing paychecks and forfeiting guarantees in future seasons. Our take on how suspensions affect contracts in these instances. Plus, a deep dive into how the Last Dance Bulls were built, what financial mistakes were made, where they went after 1998, & plenty more.

#169: The PGA Returns with Kevin Sylvester, & Taxes in Sports with Robert Raiola

The Spotrac Podcast | May 14, 2020

PGA Tour broadcaster Kevin Sylvester (@kevsylvester) joins the show to discuss the steps golf has taken to get back on the course, & into our TVs very soon. Plus, PKF O'Connor Davies Director of Sports & Entertainment Group, better known to us as @SportsTaxMan, Robert Raiola discusses the tax implications for recent NFL draft picks, how the "bubbled" sports will be affected financially, & plenty more.

#168: MLB's 2020 Plan & Understanding the NFL Offseason Salary Cap

The Spotrac Podcast | May 12, 2020

A detailed breakdown of the latest plan to reopen MLB, including financial repercussions, & how it might or might not be a model to bring back the NBA as well. Plus, analyzing the offseason salary cap process, the rookie wage scale, dead cap, & how NFL contracts could change post COVID-19. 

#167: Dynasty Fantasy Football with Cousin Dan

The Spotrac Podcast | May 07, 2020

A roundtable discussion surrounding the outlook for Fantasy Football in 2020 after plenty of movement in free agency & depth chart overhauls through the draft. Mike Ginnitti, Scott Allen, & Cousin Dan break down the top picks, values & sleepers, potential extension candidates, & plenty more.

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