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 28, 2020

The Rundown: Radical Plan to Retool Cubs Roster, Theo Epstein Not Interested in Phillies Position, Hot Stove Notes

“A true gentleman has no vices, but he allows you your own.” – Michael Sharra I have a six-step plan…
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Michael CanterNovember 27, 2020

The Rundown: Financial Losses Likely to Continue in ’21, Winter Meetings Set to Go Virtual, Mayor Lightfoot Throws Cubs a Bone

Black Friday is upon us and though it has been a traditional starting point for what is known as hot…
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Michael CanterNovember 25, 2020

The Rundown: Happy Thanksgiving to Our Readers, Hoyer Plans to Stifle New GM, MLB Hopes to Give Big League Status to Negro Leagues

“A thankful heart is a happy heart.” – Anonymous As I go to sleep each night, ever mindful and somewhat…
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Michael CanterNovember 24, 2020

The Rundown: Red Sox Reportedly Showed Interest in Kris Bryant, Jed Hoyer Takes Reins, Plenty of Hot Stove Rumors

For a guy who has never been traded, Kris Bryant sure pops up in a lot of rumors both past…
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Michael CanterNovember 23, 2020

The Rundown: Willson Contreras Gives Cubs Valuable Trade Chip, Ernie Banks 1953 Scouting Report, Longest Cubs Taters of 2020

If Jed Hoyer really wants to make an immediate impact, he might consider trading Willson Contreras. The backstop has his…
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Michael CanterNovember 20, 2020

The Rundown: It’s Jed Hoyer Day in Chicago, Cubs Well Positioned to Succeed Going Forward, MLB Aiming For 162-Game Schedule in 2021

“Scan not a friend with a microscopic glass, you know his faults, now let his foibles pass.” – George Harrison…
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Michael CanterNovember 19, 2020

The Rundown: Arietta Could Be Fifth Starter Option, Cubs Set to Transition to Hoyer, Dodgers Issue Mass COVID-19 Layoffs

One of the first items on new president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer’s agenda will be to find a veteran…
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Michael CanterNovember 11, 2020

The Rundown Nite: My Battle With COVID-19

You guys are probably sick of hearing about my health issues, but much like with pitching coach Tommy Hottovy earlier…
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Michael CanterNovember 8, 2020

The Rundown: Kiké Hernández Could Be FA Option, Theo Epstein Mentioned as Mets Front Office Candidate, Sunday Baseball Notes

With the 2020 presidential election seemingly decided and the offseason now entering week two, it will be nice to see…
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Michael CanterNovember 6, 2020

The Rundown: Grading Cubs’ Reserve Players, 2021 Prospect Lists Starting Already, Indians Expect to Move Lindor This Winter

I’ll finish the 2020 report cards with a look at the reserve position players today. .@TheJK_Kid does some yard work.…
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