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 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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Michael CanterDecember 10, 2022

The Rundown: Suitors Dwindling for Correa and Swanson, No Reason to Punt Free Agency, MLB Teams Spent $2 Billion at Winter Meetings

There are two shortstops left in free agency and from my vantage point, three teams have a realistic chance of…
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Michael CanterDecember 8, 2022

The Rundown: Time to Leave 2016 Behind, Hoyer Still Working Deals, Bogaerts to Friars

Am I required to rip Jed Hoyer when I’d rather move on than celebrate the 14 years Willson Contreras spent…
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Michael CanterDecember 7, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Sign Bellinger and Taillon, Hoyer Not Done Yet, Judge Signs Record Deal with Yankees, Hot Stove on Fire

The Cubs finally struck in free agency last night, adding a center fielder and a starting pitcher. It’s exciting news…
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Michael CanterDecember 6, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Coup Could Corner Shortstop Market, Ricketts ‘Mandates’ Big Spending, MLB Holds Draft Lottery Tonight

“People ask me what I do in the winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I…
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Michael CanterDecember 5, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Need Help Everywhere and It’s Going to Be Expensive, McGriff Gets Hall Call, Murphy Trade Appears Close

The Winter Meetings have started and the rumors attached to the Cubs can best be described as polarizing. Dansby Swanson…
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Michael CanterDecember 3, 2022

The Rundown: Pitching Market Just Got Expensive, Cubs Eying First Base Options, Brewers Trade Wong

Nothing makes the blood flare like an unexpected, high-dollar baseball acquisition. Jacob deGrom agreed to a monster five-year contract with…
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