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 CanterNovember 8, 2022

The Rundown: Preliminary Free Agent Predictions, Cubs Early Favorites to Sign Senga, Ohtani Staying Put For Now

I’m not much in the mood for creative writing this morning but I did spend a good part of last…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterNovember 7, 2022

The Rundown: Hot Stove Season Arrives, Contreras Officially Free, Ohtani Very Expensive Trade Option, Mets Re-Sign Díaz

It’s Hot Stove Season, folks, and the Mets didn’t waste any time getting started. The Flushing franchise retained closer Edwin…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterNovember 3, 2022

The Rundown: Astros No-Hit Phillies, Andrew Chafin Elects Free Agency, Mets May Let deGrom Walk

The Astros no-hit the Phillies last night while tying the Fall Classic at two games apiece, which for Cubs fans…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterNovember 2, 2022

The Rundown: Happ Gets Gold Glove, Phillies Jump to 2-1 Lead, GM Meetings One Week Away, ChiSox Have New Skipper

I’m thoroughly enjoying the 2022 World Series but I cannot keep my mind from drifting to Hot Stove Season because…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterOctober 31, 2022

The Rundown: Dansby Swanson Example of ‘Intelligent Spending,’ Cubs Looking for Quality Innings, World Series Tied 1-1

I spent the last four days researching available shortstops and I’ve determined that Dansby Swanson is a perfect fit for…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterOctober 27, 2022

The Rundown: Hot Stove Cranking Up, Mervis Goes Yard Again, Making an Argument to Legalize PEDs

Not much going on in the way of Cubs news, but I did find a nugget or two while perusing…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterOctober 26, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Again Linked to Top Shortstops, Bieber Could Be Trade Option, Judge Could Land $500M Deal

The Cubs are continually linked to the big four free agent shortstops, but didn’t we hear the same thing last…
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Chicago Cubs News

Michael CanterOctober 25, 2022

The Rundown: Rizzo to Opt Out, Caissie Warming, Dodgers Chasing Judge, White Sox in No Hurry to Replace La Russa

Baseball is pretty much on radio silence up until Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, so things…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterOctober 24, 2022

The Rundown: Phillies and Astros Advance to World Series, Happ Named Gold Glove Finalist, Contreras Linked to Cards Again

The surprising Phillies and the Make-America-Hate-Again Astros will battle it out in this year’s World Series. If Houston wins, do…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterOctober 20, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Need to Dominate Hot Stove Headlines, Ross Loves Happ, MLB Growing in Popularity

I respect Evan Altman a great deal and almost always side with his opinions, but I don’t feel the Cubs…
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