#BNBlogathon Check-In: Hour 16

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#BNBlogathon Check-In: Hour 16

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I am currently blogging – here, on Facebook, and on Twitter (hash tag #BNBlogathon for those who want to jump into the fray themselves) – for 40 hours straight, until a little 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, etc.), as well as a significant uptick in rumor/trade posts.

Total Posts So Far:

31.

News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:

Things really slowed down in this stretch. There are six teams still in on Chris Archer. Carlos Martinez hurt his shoulder. The Yankees got Lance Lynn. Actually, nope, they just picked up as I was typing this. The Braves got Adam Duvall, and also …

Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:

BAM: NATIONALS MAKING BRYCE HARPER AVAILABLE.

Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:

Still, still this: I love that the Cubs picked up a reliever so early in the process – targeting Jesse Chavez on the cheap – as well as a starting pitcher. They are now in a position where they can keep tabs on the controllable starting market, and also wait for another relief bargain.

The many, many good relief options are all still out there. I like this.

Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:

It was a physical stimulant – getting a little needle jammed into my arm for the better part of an hour did the trick.

Where I’m Writing:

At Wrigley Field, just outside, listening to the Foo Fighters play. It’s pretty freaking sweet.

Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:

Well, you animals did it (in 12 minutes!), getting us to well over $18,000 for Make-A-Wish (we’re actually over $20,000 at this point!), so I had to make good on my promise to get my first ever tattoo:

I’m nothing if not long-winded, so I’ll give you the very short version on the meaning of the tattoo: the symbols are for equality and mortality, individually, and then together it’s a symbol for not letting the day-to-day stresses of life take away your perspective on how brief our time is here on earth. A lot of it is wrapped up in what I wrote a couple months ago.

A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:

Filed to: Chicago Cubs
Latest from Bleacher Nation:

Pete Crow-Armstrong is Electric – Enjoy the Show
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Orioles 2 – August 18, 2022
Cubs Righty Adrian Sampson Has Clearly Been Doing His Pitcher Fielding Practice
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Orioles (2:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
MLBits: White Sox Sign Andrus, Guardians Take Advantage of Dropped Third Strike, BA’s Prospect Org. Rankings, Sad Umps, More
Must-Read of the Day: Lance Brozdowski Takes the Deepest Dive on the Cubs’ Top 25 Prospects
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Suzuki and Wisdom Get a Break
Trea Turner Says it is “Mandatory” to Know a Team’s Plan for Competing When Going Through Free Agency
The Preseason Perfection Tour Continues: Bears 27, Seahawks 11
Halftime Check-in: Fields Survives Opening Drive, But Injuries Pile Up Elsewhere
Preseason Week 2 Pre-Gamin’: Bears at Seahawks (7 PM CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
Tonight’s Game is All About the Rookies – Here’s Who and What to Watch Out For
Cubs and Pirates Minor League Teams No-Hit EACH OTHER Today in a Single Game
Aaron Rodgers is Already Complaining About His Receivers
How Do We Really Feel About the Blackhawks’ New Front Office? Thanks to The Athletic, Now We Know!
The Bulls Are Tied for the Toughest Schedule of Any Playoff Team from Last Season
The Short Turnaround is Forcing the Bears to Limit Their Starters to 6-10 Snaps Tonight
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Author: Brett Taylor

Brett Taylor is the Editor and Lead Cubs Writer at Bleacher Nation, and you can find him on Twitter at @BleacherNation and @Brett_A_Taylor.