I am currently blogging – here, on Facebook, and on Twitter (hash tag #BNBlogathon for those who want to jump into the fray themselves) – for 38 hours straight, until slightly past MLB’s July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, thanks to your generous donations 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.
That was a really busy three-hour stretch. Previous recap here.
Be advised: the first Live Stream is coming at 3pm CT. Come back to BN to tune in.
Total Posts So Far:
14.
News and Rumors Since the Last Recap:
The Blue Jays picked up David Price. The Cubs might be interested in Yovani Gallardo. The Cubs might still be looking to trade Starlin Castro.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
Definitely the Castro stuff. It’s complicated. Read that post, I guess.
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
If the Cubs *do* trade Castro, it changes the complexion of August and September dramatically. I’d need to see what else was done to really have a position on it. I can see keeping Castro being the right move. I can see dealing Castro being the right move.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
Coke Zero, and a giant glass of water.
Rally Bucket Status:
Sliding all around as I type feverishly.
Furious typing in the last couple hours got me like. #RallyBucket #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/3Rx4Z23oBb
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2015
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
Just trying to figure out what I’m going to have for lunch/dinner. Not sure which meal it will be by the time I eat.
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
Good luck, Brett!! Thank you for making us a part of this fun challenge! #BNBlogathon https://t.co/j6YpwSBMfg
— Make-A-Wish Illinois (@WishIllinois) July 30, 2015
Following the #BNBlogathon in Italy, keep up the good work @BleacherNation !!!
— Juri Groenland (@NCSUJuri) July 30, 2015
@BleacherNation @AdamKeefner get home quick! Dont want you getting hauled off to the looney bin! There's 31 more hours to be #BNBlogathon ed
— Matthew Falor (@Matthew_Falor) July 30, 2015
@BleacherNation the only prescription BESIDES more cowbell is more coffee #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/AKOcRxufhV
— Matt Rothrock (@mattrock03) July 30, 2015
Following the #BNBlogathon on vacation in Edinburgh. Will be sending Brett a bill for roaming charges.
— Wayne Drehs (@espnWD) July 30, 2015
PSA: @BleacherNation is a one-stop shop for everything Trade Deadline, @Cubs, and bucket hat-wearing craziness for next 30 hrs #BNBlogathon
— Brendan Bond (@bbond32) July 30, 2015
Where @BleacherNation will think he is once sleep deprivation begins to set in. Can't wait. #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/QAhHIdM2tg
— Mike (@mikeakaleroy) July 30, 2015
Your Visual Update:
I did some things:
Stepped out to get Wife birthday cake. She pulled up as I was leaving. Busted. #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/eJvkugBXsy
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2015
I am all about stunts for charity, but I'm a little nervous. #BNBlogathon #RallyBucket #GetTheWifeACake pic.twitter.com/H8mUJpkfhe
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2015
Blue Jays about to get David Price, and what am I doing? #BNBlogathon #RallyBucket #GetTheWifeACake pic.twitter.com/EmALVmbqno
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2015