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.
Just four hours left until the Deadline. Eight hours left in the Blogathon. Previous recap here.
Total Posts So Far:
40.
News and Rumors Since the Last Recap:
So. Much. Stuff. Cubs talking about Teheran? Padres selling? Cubs on Carrasco and Hunter? Other Pitcher stuff? Orioles get Parra? Blockbuster three-way? Also Bullets, with important housekeeping stuff.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
BLOCKBUSTER THREE-WAY.
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
Well, they’re certainly taking this wait-and-pounce strategy right up to the end.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
Back to Coke Zero because I got food. And that’s what I like to drink when I eat food. QED.
Rally Bucket Status:
Contemplative.
Contemplating life. #BNBlogathon https://t.co/HaYGUx4GXu
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2015
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
Boom. Husband’d:
Almost forgot to share the birthday card I made for The Wife yesterday. #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/UWCTzPkvK3
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2015
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
So close!!!#CubsFamily, let's get behind @BleacherNation #AdoptedCubsFamilyMemberForTheDay#BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/cTCv3jISWb
— MyrtleBeachPelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) July 31, 2015
At work early, having a coffee toast to @BleacherNation for his #BNBlogathon hang tough, Brett!! pic.twitter.com/AKeVpW4Ada
— Jonathan Ahl (@JonathanAhl) July 31, 2015
A lovely sunrise and #BNBlogathon keeping me entertained as I wait to get loaded #truckerproblems pic.twitter.com/SplSg1WYln
— steve highfill (@HighfillSteve) July 31, 2015
At this stage, the subject has become rash and irritable. Let's see how he reacts to more stimuli. https://t.co/utMV83za9O
— Anthony Rescan (@AnthonyRescan) July 31, 2015
"Why is that greasy man wearing a bucket?" – Coworker, looking at my computer re: @BleacherNation #BNBlogathon
— Andrew Denny (@denny_613) July 31, 2015
@BleacherNation, you are a madman. I want to party with you, cowboy. pic.twitter.com/YbzuQl2cXD
— Brian Patrick (@ChicagoFanatics) July 31, 2015
Rolled out of bed, checked phone right away to make sure @BleacherNation wasn't face down on a keyboard #BNBlogathon
— Fireman Andy (@AndyRussell299) July 31, 2015
@BleacherNation Keep it up Brett, we're all rooting for you to make it to 38 hours. #BNBlogathon @WishIllinois @Cubs pic.twitter.com/EV03CueTE7
— Peoria Dude (@peoria_dude) July 31, 2015
Your Visual Update:
As @BleacherNation gets more and more tired, he starts imagining himself in strange places… pic.twitter.com/oWxscpCuDX
— Charles (@ivychat) July 31, 2015
The hallucinations accelerate for @BleacherNation pic.twitter.com/Lu6WuMDIgh
— Charles (@ivychat) July 31, 2015
What am I doing here? @BleacherNation pic.twitter.com/ZI8tOoTlpZ
— Charles (@ivychat) July 31, 2015