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 4, 2023

The Rundown: Hosmer Makes Cubs Better, Cubs Favorites in López Trade Market, Correa’s Deal Being Reworked

The Cubs are reportedly close to a deal with Eric Hosmer, a left-handed hitting first baseman who fills a couple…
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Michael CanterJanuary 2, 2023

The Rundown: 8 Things That Could/Should Go Right for Cubs, Hosmer Linked Again, Correa Still in Limbo

Greetings, salutations, and Happy New Year to everyone who stumbles across today’s post. One of the great things about living…
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Michael CanterDecember 30, 2022

The Rundown: Happy Birthday to My Dad, Happy New Year to You, Clemente Legacy Continues to Grow

I was going to take today off, but it’s my dad’s birthday and I know he wouldn’t stand for that.…
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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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