The Spotrac Podcast

Kevin, Paul, & Mike dive into the chaos & money of the Derby, the next wave of NFL Free agency, & how the Rams appear to be setting up for life with or without Todd Gurley. Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays are cheap, different, & real, & is the city of Boston setup for a historic 2019?

Breaking down the finances for the an NFL Draft that saw 39 trades, & surprises at the top of the board. The @SportsTaxMan Robert Raiola gives us the tax implications for the top picks in their new homes, and NFL Agent Shane Costa gives us his thoughts on evaluating & managing prospective picks who go undrafted. And, our thoughts on Josh Rosen's quick exit out of Arizona, & Kentucky Derby odds & picks.

Life-long NFL Scouting Director & current Pro Football Weekly draft guru Greg Gabriel joins the show to break down the process of finding, grading prospective players, & preparing for the draft. Plus, which rounds are producing starters at each position in 2019, & are the Rams about to make the QB position disposable?

Mason Champion, the Sports & Entertainment Director for Morgan Stanley, joins us to outline his expertise in managing, advising, & budgeting NFL player's earnings. Plus, Russell Wilson is the latest benefactor of a prospering NFL revenue stream. Sara Slane from the American Gaming Association joins us to break down where Sports Betting is across the USA, & how teams and leagues are already benefiting from it.

Breaking down DeMarcus Lawrence's contract & what it means for the Cowboys this summer. Russell Wilson's next move. Plus facts, figures, and thoughts about the upcoming NFL & NHL drafts.

Recapping the numbers for 2019 NFL Free agency including an increase of full guarantees, top spending teams, & more. Plus, the Browns are among the league leaders in trades since 2015. How teams that rely on the trade fair in the standings. And, LeBron's season with the Lakers was...

Jacob deGrom's deal with the Mets is the latest of a slew of extensions to hit the books before the 2019 MLB season. How do these extensions affect free agency & team building going forward? Plus, Gronk hangs up the cleats as one of the best, but not the highest paid ever.

Now a week old, we dive into which NFL Free Agency contracts were the most Player-Friendly, Team-Friendly, or the Best of Both Worlds. Plus, Robert Raiola the @SportsTaxMan joins us to break down the tax ramifications for Mike Trout's big payday. Presented by Morgan Stanley

Mike Ginnitti runs through a busy first three days of the 2019 NFL offseason, including the thoughts, numbers, & analysis for Le'Veon Bell's new contract, the trades of Antonio Brown & Odell Beckham Jr., and free agent contract structures as a whole.

Paul & Mike dive into the heart of the first day of the NFL tampering period, major agreements, big dollars, and plenty of "fluff" are reported across the league. Plus, was Antonio Brown winning his war good for the business of football?