#62: MLB HOFs, NFL Runner-Ups, & NBA Winners

The Spotrac Podcast | January 23, 2019

Breaking down the careers of baseball's newest Hall of Fame inductees both financially & statistically. Plus, the Saints & Chiefs fell short in 2018, but have very similar financial offseasons ahead of them. Paul Peck & I talk Brees, Mahomes, Hill, Thomas, & more. Plus a cap fact surrounding NBA cap dollars, starting lineups, and team wins.

#61: Baseball is Broken, & Kyler Murray is a QB

The Spotrac Podcast | January 16, 2019

Another slow-moving, underwhelming MLB Free Agency season has us diving deep into baseball's current financial structure, including dwindling veteran salaries, and a league that demands it's superstars wait half a career for a payday that now might never come. Plus, breaking down the finances for Kyler Murray as a QB or an OF.

#60: Fixing NFL Rookie & Veteran Contracts

The Spotrac Podcast | January 08, 2019

As more and more NFL teams pile up cap space as they choose to build positionally through the draft, when will we hit a breaking point, & how can it be fixed? Plus, front-loaded veteran contracts could be all the rage in 2019. And, should Bryce Harper be the next Kevin Durant?

#59: Cheap QBs, Roster Bubbles, & Cap Spending in 2019

The Spotrac Podcast | January 02, 2019

We kick of 2019 with an in-depth look at the money involved with NFL Playoff teams, a few breakdowns for players on the Roster Bubble for next season, why trades may be a key for those with tons of cap space, and how many teams actually need a QB next year?

#58: The 2018 Spotrac Year in Review

The Spotrac Podcast | December 18, 2018

Our annual look back at the year that was in Sports Business, including our most popular teams & athletes, the highest earners & spenders, who to watch out for in 2019, and parting thoughts for Le'Veon Bell, Kevin Durant, and the ever-changing sports-viewing experience.

#57: Rockets are Falling, New QBs are Failing, & the Yankees are Freewheeling

The Spotrac Podcast | December 11, 2018

Despite the 4th highest payroll, the Houston Rockets find themselves nearly last in the Western Conference. What's wrong, what can be done, & what about next year? Plus, plenty of NFL teams added a QB this offseason through the draft, free agency, or via trade. We assess the moves and what the results might mean for 2019 (11:00). And, the Yankees are no longer just careless over-spenders. How the moves they've made, & might look to complete in the coming months shows they're a changed franchise (32:00).

#56: The Packers Future, Mets on the Move, & Maple Leafs' Cap Hell

The Spotrac Podcast | December 04, 2018

The Mets christened the MLB offseason with a blockbuster move to acquire Robinson Cano & Edwin Diaz. What does it mean? Plus, is the best recipe for the Packers future to look backwards? How former QB Coach Alex Van Pelt might be a fit for Green Bay. And, the Maple Leafs will soon have four major players to pay. Can they keep them all?

#55: Taxes in Sports with Robert Raiola

The Spotrac Podcast | November 28, 2018

The @SportsTaxMan, Robert Raiola joins us for a ridiculously interesting update on how taxes are impacting the major sports, including the Jock Tax, free agent decisions vs. state taxes, how signing bonuses & deferred payments factor in, and plenty more. Plus, the Redskins are paying Reuben Foster by choice.

#54: Valuing Young NFL Superstars, & Future Sports Betting Lines

The Spotrac Podcast | November 21, 2018

The Chiefs, Rams, & Saints aren't just winning, they're changing the way NFL teams will consider spending their money. We evaluate the young stars, including their current market values. Plus, a fun look at the futures lines for championships across the four big sports, Bryce Harper & Manny Machado's landing spots, and more.

#53: The Le'Veon Decision, Bryce's Request, & the Fighting Warriors

The Spotrac Podcast | November 14, 2018

What does Le'Veon Bell's decision to skip 2018 mean for him, running backs, franchise tags, & football finances in general? Plus, why Bryce Harper & all MLB Teams need to slow down with a 12+ year contract. And, it's November, but the Warriors are already miserable about Kevin Durant leaving next July.

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