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 11, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Need to Spend to Compete, Front Office Trims Roster to 36, MLBTR Drops Top 50 FA Predictions

Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins are leaving the GM Meetings in Las Vegas with a lot of irons in the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterNovember 10, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Should Be in Play for Elite Shortstop Class, Abreu Could Be Quick Acquisition, Boras Holds Court

Jesse Rogers of ESPN really let the air out of the room yesterday. In case you missed it, Rogers suspects…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterNovember 9, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Have Myriad Hot Stove Options, Contreras All But Gone, Smyly Declines Option, Mets Expected to Be Very Aggressive

The Cubs are at the forefront of the rumor mill at this year’s GM Meetings and will likely play that…
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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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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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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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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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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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