Michael Canter

Michael Canter

Favorite Quote: "Look Ma! Top of the World!" Cubs fan since I was five years old (1969): lover of B&W movies, the Oxford Comma, classic rock, and of course, baseball; annual roto-champ; partial insomniac; I detest the liberal use of the word 'albeit' by baseball writers; Nice guy, though somewhat brooding. Comment me, please and thank you.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterDecember 8, 2022

The Rundown: Time to Leave 2016 Behind, Hoyer Still Working Deals, Bogaerts to Friars

Am I required to rip Jed Hoyer when I’d rather move on than celebrate the 14 years Willson Contreras spent…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterDecember 7, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Sign Bellinger and Taillon, Hoyer Not Done Yet, Judge Signs Record Deal with Yankees, Hot Stove on Fire

The Cubs finally struck in free agency last night, adding a center fielder and a starting pitcher. It’s exciting news…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterDecember 6, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Coup Could Corner Shortstop Market, Ricketts ‘Mandates’ Big Spending, MLB Holds Draft Lottery Tonight

“People ask me what I do in the winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterDecember 5, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Need Help Everywhere and It’s Going to Be Expensive, McGriff Gets Hall Call, Murphy Trade Appears Close

The Winter Meetings have started and the rumors attached to the Cubs can best be described as polarizing. Dansby Swanson…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterDecember 3, 2022

The Rundown: Pitching Market Just Got Expensive, Cubs Eying First Base Options, Brewers Trade Wong

Nothing makes the blood flare like an unexpected, high-dollar baseball acquisition. Jacob deGrom agreed to a monster five-year contract with…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterDecember 2, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Named Faves for Swanson, Vázquez Also Linked Heavily, Cards Lose Competitive Balance Pick, Brewers Teardown Possible

Jon Heyman indicated yesterday that the Cubs are the favorites to sign free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, and that upset a…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterDecember 1, 2022

The Rundown: Warming Up to Heaney, New Focus on Improved Baserunning, Free Agent Frenzy Could Hit Winter Meetings

Are the Cubs truly ready to start collecting impact players in free agency? That’s a legitimate question after injuries to…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterNovember 29, 2022

The Rundown: Don’t Sweat Abreu Signing, Correa Still Linked to Cubs, Verlander Met with Dodgers, Shelby Miller a Semi-Hot Commodity

José Abreu did not sign with the Cubs and that’s okay, but it is somewhat frustrating even if the three-year,…
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Chicago Cubs News

Michael CanterNovember 28, 2022

The Rundown: Market Sluggish with Winter Meetings One Week Away, Cubs Hire Baseball Scientist, Angels Aiming High in Free Agency

“A pessimist sees the glass as half empty; a Cubs fan wonders when it’s gonna spill.” – Mike Royko We…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterNovember 26, 2022

The Rundown: A Cubs Christmas Wishlist, Hoyer Prioritizing Senga Among Starting Options, White Sox Chasing Clevinger

Before I get started, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you haven’t read Evan Altman’s letter of…
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