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 CanterJanuary 22, 2018

The Rundown: Questioning Kyle Hendricks’ Ace Credentials, Brewers Offer Darvish, Let’s Pick on the Mets

Good morning! I’ve been to colder opening days than today, so there’s that. Only 23 days until pitchers and catchers…
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Michael CanterJanuary 19, 2018

The Rundown: Pace-of-Play Changes, Adbert Alzolay Potential 5th Starter, Evil Empire Strikes Back

“Now is the winter of our discontent.” -Richard III Looking back at the start of free agency, there was so…
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Michael CanterJanuary 18, 2018

The Rundown: Duensing Returns, Phillies OF Recruits Arrieta, Bryant Launches LV Baseball Camp, Russell Comp

Good morning, and to those of you starving for breaking Hot Stove news, baseball is currently out seeking firewood and…
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Michael CanterJanuary 17, 2018

The Rundown: Javy Voted King of Swag, Budding Hendricks-Chatwood Bromance, Theo Defers to Bryant on Harper

Apparently baseball’s busy Monday warranted a Tuesday holiday as the offseason engine stalled again. Oh wait, the Yankees signed Wade…
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Michael CanterJanuary 16, 2018

The Rundown: Pirates Tanking, Epstein Authorized to do ‘Whatever He Needs,’ Contreras Knows He’ll Be MLB’s Best Catcher

Some numbers to start your day: There are 29 days until pitchers and catchers report. Only 52 of 203 eligible…
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Michael CanterJanuary 15, 2018

The Rundown: Cubs Media Network Likely, Cole Traded to Houston, Time for Sosa to Man Up

It’s not often you get to see a walk-off home run in January but congratulations to the Vikings for pulling…
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Michael CanterJanuary 12, 2018

The Rundown: Collusion Undertones, Maddon Lauds ‘Pen Signings, Cubs Seek One More SP, CubsCon ’18 Kicks Off Tonight

When a man becomes preeminent he is expected to have enthusiasms. I wonder if Joe Maddon’s 2018 buzzword reflects how…
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Michael CanterJanuary 11, 2018

The Rundown: Maddon Preaches Enthusiasm, Darvish Has Strong Twitter Game, Evan’s Budding Friendship With Rock Duo Nelson

Some player movement and a few rumors that potentially have legs greet us this morning. I almost forgot how to…
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Michael CanterJanuary 10, 2018

The Rundown: Luxury Tax Implications, Wrigley Mansion Sold, Javy Báez Baseball Camp, Rizzo Swims With Sharks

No sense talking about starting pitching or Lorenzo Cain rumors anymore but do you sense a pattern this offseason? I’m…
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Michael CanterJanuary 9, 2018

The Rundown: The Legend of Naked Rizzo, Legendary Wrigley Hits and Home Runs, Still No Hot Stove News

Have you seen the Showtime movie Chuck, based on the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner, whose 15-round fight with…
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