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 11, 2020

The Rundown: Manfred Interested in Expanding Playoffs, Large Contingent of Early Arrivals at Cubs Camp, Morrow Expects to Make Team

“Man may be fairly styled an animal of the class ‘gullible.’ From the hour of his birth till the day…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterFebruary 10, 2020

The Rundown: Position Battles Loom at Start of Camp, Ross Raring to Go, Betts and Price Traded to Dodgers

Camp starts tomorrow, got your bags packed? When I lived in Chicago, I used to rush home from work on…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterFebruary 9, 2020

The Rundown: Baseball News Ramping Up, Bryant Snubbed By MLB Shredder, Trump Stumps for Rose, Sunday Baseball Notes

You can tell it’s getting close to spring training because we are seeing a lot of Cubs news and getting…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterFebruary 7, 2020

The Rundown: Spring Training Thoughts, Bryant Rumors Persist, Betts Trade Still On Hold, Oscar Picks

Though it seems less likely that Kris Bryant will be traded as the team gets closer to camp, don’t expect…
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Chicago Cubs News

Michael CanterFebruary 6, 2020

The Rundown: Sometimes Life Throws You an Uncle Charlie, Rose Asks for Reinstatement, Betts Trade May Need Refining

“One day, you’ll find that I have gone For tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun.” – Paul McCartney…
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Chicago Cubs News

Michael CanterFebruary 4, 2020

The Rundown: Morrow Could Be Key Bullpen Piece, Alma Mater Honors Rizzo, Astros Name New GM

Pitchers and catcher report in a week. Are you excited? I know I am. This has been one bone dry…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterFebruary 3, 2020

The Rundown: Cubs Must Improve Scary ’19 Splits, Bryant Rumors Continue, Betts Could Be Traded Soon

I usually write a Sunday column, but took the day off yesterday for a number of reasons, including that we’ve…
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Chicago Cubs News

Michael CanterJanuary 31, 2020

The Rundown: Wishing Strop Success in Cincinnati, White Sox Seek To Rule Chicago, Baseball Gear Heads to Spring Training

I’m a little bit salty this morning because I have had to fast since lunch yesterday for a medical procedure…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterJanuary 30, 2020

The Rundown: Bryant-Arenado Trade Talks Surface, Hottovy Excited About Bullpen Additions, Dusty Lands in Houston

“I said it before: I played with a little chip on my shoulder this year. It’s good to play that…
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Chicago Cubs News

Michael CanterJanuary 28, 2020

The Rundown: Season Not Doomed with Castellanos Gone, Cubs Interested in Gennett, Pirates Trade Marte

It’s idioms time, friends and readers. Bread always falls buttered side down. A fool and his money are soon parted.…
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