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:
16.
News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:
The reliever market is so loaded, the Blue Jays want to trade their closer, the Cardinals might sell off a bit, and the Nationals are falling apart.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
The Cubs are still in the market for a controllable starting pitcher. Yo. That’s wild, baby.
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
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.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
Coke Zeros one and two on the day …
Where I’m Writing:
I spent my morning mostly at Gallagher Way – aka, the park next to Wrigley Field and in front of the Cubs’ offices:
Not a bad spot to do some #BNBlogathon’ing. pic.twitter.com/1NmipPfaYu
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2018
I’m glad I did, because this happened:
Working at @GallagherWayChi for the #BNBlogathon, some kids are playing in a wiffleball camp … when Kerry Wood comes out to throw them pitches. pic.twitter.com/Te3zs6h8xF
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2018
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
We are at about $15,600 raised for Make-A-Wish, and I was kinda thinking about making a crazy offer if we get to $16,000 by this evening. I’m still mulling, though. I don’t want to commit until I know I’m ready … UPDATE: Apparently I hadn’t checked the updated tally when I wrote this, because we were actually already over $16,000. So I decided to make the offer if we get up to the grant-three-wishes level. It’s a tattoo. I’m going to get a tattoo live tonight.
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
If you're a @Cubs fan and you're not already following @BleacherNation you really should be. Check out the #BNBlogathon going on now. Still not too late to donate to @MakeAWish – almost got enough to fund 3 wishes now! https://t.co/dQ0ruAfWab
— Rory McDaniel (@rorycmcdaniel) July 30, 2018
Not much, but every bit counts. While @BleacherNation has already met his goal, we can continue to help in funding wishes for children who are fighting battles some of us could never imagine. #BNBlogathon is going on & you can still donate to @MakeAWishhttps://t.co/Hrl39Xcq9p pic.twitter.com/Vqh6j6lebx
— Lizandro Sanchez (@LizandroS23) July 30, 2018
Excited for the #BNBlogathon to get me through the deadline at work! Goodluck @BleacherNation !!
— Blake Mattan ✈✈ (@bmattan) July 30, 2018
@BleacherNation Save your back and butt some miles #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/koLUk9w7Ak
— Taylor Scott (@Stretchosaurus) July 30, 2018
LOL #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/z0mehkHW4M
— Brett Taylor (@Brett_A_Taylor) July 30, 2018
My favorite part of #BNBLOGATHON – current drink of choice updates! @BleacherNation
— Above Chicago (@ajbtcd5) July 30, 2018
Heading to Wrigley to do some #BNBlogathon’ing there – walk with me? https://t.co/qJCDH34kp0
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2018