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 29, 2022

The Rundown: Steele Could Be Cubs’ Ace, Hoyer Still Looking for Bargains, Rich Hill Joins Pirates

I hate to sound all “Bah! Humbug!” but I’ve already put Christmas behind me. I’ve ripped down all the decorations…
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Michael CanterDecember 27, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Still Need LH Power, Defense up Middle May Be MLB’s Strongest, Correa Contract Situation a Hot Mess

Shopping season is nearly over and the Cubs still need a left-handed power bat and a reliever or two. Pickings…
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Michael CanterDecember 22, 2022

The Rundown: Swanson Meets Chicago Media, Lack of MLB Trades Concerning, Steve Cohen Angering Fellow Owners

It’s been nearly eight weeks since we lit the hot stove, and frankly, I’m surprised at the dearth of trades.…
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Michael CanterDecember 21, 2022

The Rundown: Correa Switches Teams Overnight, Cubs Sign Another Shortstop, Taillon and Bellinger Meet Chicago Media

Two more free-agent shortstops came off the board yesterday during an absurd day of Hot Stove hijinx. The Cubs added…
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Michael CanterDecember 19, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Get Their Shortstop, Smyly Returning, MLB Unlikely to Save Struggling RSNs

The Cubs finally signed a shortstop and it wasn’t a bad deal given the current marketplace. Dansby Swanson agreed to…
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Michael CanterDecember 16, 2022

The Rundown: Boxberger Fits Hoyer’s Misfit Mentality, Andrus or Báez Could Be Plan B Shortstop Option, Padres Win Offseason Again

I think it’s time we switched gears and lavished a little praise on the Chicago White Sox. I’m not sure…
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Michael CanterDecember 15, 2022

The Rundown: ‘Swanson or Bust’ Stakes Higher with Cards Involved, CubsCon Minor League Attendees, GMs Gaming Long-Term Deals

Do you know what would put a nice Christmas bow on Jed Hoyer’s offseason? How about Dansby Swanson signing with…
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Michael CanterDecember 14, 2022

The Rundown: Correa Signs Elsewhere, 2023 Feels Like Another Tank Year, How ‘Bout Those Wilburys?

Major League Baseball blessed the Cubs when it realigned for expansion in 1994. Chicago previously played in the NL East…
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Michael CanterDecember 13, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Seemingly Sitting on Sidelines, Swanson Still Strong Possibility, New Top 10 Prospect Ranks

The Cubs are still not on the outside looking in when it comes to shortstops Carlos Correa and Dansby Swanson,…
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Michael CanterDecember 12, 2022

The Rundown: Free Agent Clock Ticking on Hoyer, Contreras Meets St. Louis Press, Cardinals Pursuing Rodón

The post-Winter Meetings rumor mill ground to a halt over the weekend and you should be rightfully antsy with the…
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