NEWSLETTER
I am currently blogging – here, on Facebook, and on Twitter (hash tag #BNBlogathon for those who want to jump into the fray themselves) – for 37 hours straight, until slightly past MLB’s July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, thanks to your generous donations (more than $15,000) to Make-A-Wish. I’ll be doing recaps on the process throughout the day, but you’ll also see normal posting (Bullets, news, Pre-Gamin’, EBS), as well as a significant uptick in rumor/trade posts.
The weird live stream is now behind us – may it forever remain behind us – and we’re very much now in the deepest depths of the overnight period. All is extremely quiet.
And now that my energy is coming back down from the live stream, I-no-feel-so-good.
Total Posts So Far:
31.
News and Rumors Since the Last Recap:
There was an addition to the ongoing Emilio Bonifacio rumors, with his agent reportedly telling Bonifacio that a trade is coming.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
There are a surprising number of you who stayed up for that live stream. And I love you for it.
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
I’m glad they made a move yesterday (Doubront), a move earlier in the week (Barney), and a move earlier in the month (Samardzija/Hammel). Because, if they hadn’t, I’d be way more nervous and stressed right now.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
Back to my Coke Zero. In a goblet!
Number of Failed Attempts to Re-Collar Our Feistiest Cat:
It will forever stay just 3, because … see the visual update below …
Hat Status:
A little wet. I treated myself to a shower to freshen/waken up a bit, but I did not remove the hat. I’m committed.
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
May no future employers ever watch that live stream. Maybe I’ll never have a future employer.
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
@BleacherNation Good morning from Stockholm! Stay strong, Brett! #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/EkiUAWL4VR
— Gabriel (@inkastad) July 31, 2014
Help! The Aliens are coming after me! Maybe I need sleep, but I'm not a quitter. #BNBlogathon
— Kyle Levier (@OneManArmy_10) July 31, 2014
So the #BNBlogathon is going strong but remember these words #NormalSize if @BleacherNation doesn't live past tomorrow
— MichiganGoat (@MichiganGoat) July 31, 2014
@BleacherNation I gotta say, that was indeed the appropriate amount of weird. #BNBlogathon
— Tyler White (@white_tyler) July 31, 2014
Glad I stayed up for some #BNafterdark #BNBlogathon Good stuff sir
— Nick Rivas (@Mr_Rivas23) July 31, 2014
https://twitter.com/justinjabs/status/494740092171599872
The people staying up for the #BNBlogathon would all make my 40 man roster until I could get some surplus value for them.
— Pete (@PeteXU) July 31, 2014
Watching the movie 42, while following @BleacherNation. Keep the #BNBlogathon coming Brett! #TradeDeadline #BaseballNight
— Will Birney (@will_birney) July 31, 2014
Goat is up so I'm joking @BleacherNation #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/2x6R1WFCvi
— MichiganGoat (@MichiganGoat) July 31, 2014
Your Visual Update:
I am the champion.
I did it! #BNBlogathon #Collared https://t.co/IFkK8IBJrt
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2014
