I am currently blogging – here, on Facebook, on Twitter (hash tag #BNBlogathon for those who want to jump into the fray themselves), and on Snapchat – for 39 hours straight, until slightly past MLB’s August 1 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, etc.), as well as a significant uptick in rumor/trade posts.
WOW. With all the walking, some posting craziness just before the game, and then the game – HOLY THAT GAME – it’s been a long time since I had a chance to check in.
Total Posts So Far:
22.
News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:
I popped up a rumor bit before I left for the game, but to be honest, I’ve gotta check back in on the rumor mill. The game so thoroughly threw me off schedule (in a great way). Joe Maddon spoke before the game and said he wasn’t aware of anything percolating for the Cubs.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
The game. The game. The game. I can already tell you with confidence it’s one we’re going to remember for a long time.
[adinserter block=”1″]
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
I have to wrap my head back around it after that game. Words are only just now starting to form at my lips on command.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
This, which has the helpful side effect of pepping me up a bit:
It's ok because my doctor told me to. #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/A9Ae1uM4dJ
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) August 1, 2016
Where I’m Writing:
Mostly at my place, but I also did write a post at the game, as promised!
Did I mention the game?
#CubsSkyTwitter pic.twitter.com/rIIGBs9MrX
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) August 1, 2016
LOL wild pitch ties game! pic.twitter.com/NTkBXSfiQ3
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) August 1, 2016
Jon Lester, walk-off bunt. Cubs win. Wow. pic.twitter.com/tpz3GyjMeu
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) August 1, 2016
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
I was completely exhilarated by that game, obviously. But is it going to drain me further? Like, am I about to mega-crash? What’s a mega-crash anyway?
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
@BleacherNation actively refreshing my web browser waiting for the next #BNBlogathon check in…
— Justen Holtdorf (@Sprtswiz1) August 1, 2016
How long before Brett comes off of game high with no sleep and starts having vivid hallucinations? I say 2a.m. @BleacherNation #BNBlogathon
— Sam Meteer (@SMeteer) August 1, 2016
Dex hearing there are 24 hours left of the #BNBlogathon https://t.co/y4gvySMUrv
— Larry Scott (@LarBears) August 1, 2016
I've got the #BNBlogathon to stay up for so I can't sleep.
— Kyle Levier (@OneManArmy_10) August 1, 2016
@BleacherNation 4 months old 4 games. Start em young.Keep up the good work with the #BNBlogathon #ivanptheterrible pic.twitter.com/s8qUdvbVBp
— Daniel Price (@DanielGPrice) August 1, 2016
#Cubs #Walkoff #FlyTheW #BNBlogathon #WeAreGood #WeAreWarriors #GuysWeekend #HashtagFatigue
— Lee Konfrst (@kon1st) August 1, 2016
@BleacherNation The side effect of that game is I'm too amped to sleep so I can entertain myself with #BNBlogathon
— Chris Huffman (@huffman747) August 1, 2016
#CubsWin #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/OBRKLunxTJ
— Peoria Dude (@peoria_dude) August 1, 2016
@BleacherNation Does the #BNBlogathon stipulate that you not shower? Because you should shower.
— Mike Thompson (@kingofdanger) August 1, 2016
Extra innings, Travis Wood OF, Jon Lester squeeze, epic comeback, and I met @BleacherNation. What. A. Game. pic.twitter.com/n07Hk7p1fh
— Carlos✊ (@CEnrqz) August 1, 2016
Your Visual Update:
I am nearly speechless. #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/hVmW5PwZHo
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) August 1, 2016
#BrettStinks #WeStinks #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/McpKpuFdaC
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) August 1, 2016
#BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/Y7WPuU3PZz
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) August 1, 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: #BNBlogathon Holy Crap That Game! https://t.co/fYskZ5Xeg9
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) August 1, 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: #BNBlogathon live from the Bleachers https://t.co/Jxvj1xEz7z
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) August 1, 2016
[adinserter block=”2″]