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 CanterFebruary 23, 2018

The Rundown: First Game Today, Javy Could Get 600 PAs, Contreras ‘Uber Confident’

It’s Friday. And may I add this tidbit by Jayson Stark: If you're a baseball fan, welcome to one of…
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Michael CanterFebruary 22, 2018

The Rundown: Games About to Start, Cubs Comeback Players, Zobrist’s Back, Starters Easing In

Good morning, baseball games are here. Say what? Players have reported to major league spring training camps and it’s game…
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Michael CanterFebruary 21, 2018

The Rundown: News from Other Camps, Interest in Arrieta, Various Hot Takes

Good Morning. I spent yesterday streaming workouts from the Marlins’ spring training facility in Jupiter. The team has potential and is…
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Michael CanterFebruary 20, 2018

The Rundown: JD Martinez Signs, Everybody In, Schwarber Doesn’t Suck

Welcome to the era of front-loaded contracts. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash. J.D. Martinez signed…
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Michael CanterFebruary 19, 2018

The Rundown: Hosmer’s Big Deal, Several Cubs Banking on Improvements, Zo Knows His Role

Good Morning and happy Monday! How’s everybody doing today? The stretch of sports that starts with the Daytona 500 and includes…
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Michael CanterFebruary 16, 2018

The Rundown: Rizzo Speaks at Parkland Vigil, Darvish Unleashed, Almora Confident

The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the baseball player “who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary…
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Michael CanterFebruary 15, 2018

The Rundown: Epstoyer Talks Payroll Flexibility, Process Is Fearless, FA Camp Open

Plenty of fog out there this morning so be careful. I think I heard a werewolf howling out on Fullerton Avenue.…
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Michael CanterFebruary 14, 2018

The Rundown: From Yu Day to V-Day, Camp Officially Opens, Epstein Praises Arrieta

Happy Valentine’s Day, Cubs fans! I’ll let Matthew & Gunner share their love and affection while we get into it…
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Michael CanterFebruary 13, 2018

The Rundown: An Appreciation of Jake’s Legacy, Arrieta’s Market May Be Down to Brewers and Twins, Grading Darvish Contract

Good morning. Lost in all the excitement of the Yu Darvish signing is the fact that Jake Arrieta will almost…
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Michael CanterFebruary 12, 2018

The Rundown: Cubs Eye World Series with Darvish Signing, Revisiting Machado Rumors, 5 Questions Facing Cubs

Well, $126 million is not $175 million and so Yu Darvish is a Cub. Cubs Insider has it well covered…
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