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:
62.
News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:
I couldn’t even get in an update before the deadline, because there was so much going on. The big stuff would be the Cubs adding Brandon Kintzler, the Pirates adding Chris Archer, and the Brewers adding Jonathan Schoop. And then a lot more deals right here.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
Well, I mean, the Archer trade is obviously the biggest move, and it certainly sets up the Pirates to try to make a run at the Cubs – or at least at the Wild Card – if things keep clicking. But the most interesting thing, as I highlighted in my rant, was what the Brewers opted NOT to do.
I mean, I'm super sleep-deprived, so I'm probably not functioning at my highest level, but WTF are the Brewers thinking? pic.twitter.com/Pyr3WMzu75
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2018
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
I think they nailed it, when you factor in the many at-odds goals: improve the pitching situation without decimating the big league roster or the rebuilding farm system. I agree with those goals, and so, within that context, I think adding Jesse Chavez, Cole Hamels, and Brandon Kintzler for next to nothing is a fantastic trade deadline(ish).
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
I got me a giant Mr. Spokacola (that’d be a fountain soda of mostly Coke Zero, but you splash in some Mr. Pibb and Sprite *chef kiss*).
Where I’m Writing:
Just at my place. Had to be for the deadline period. To frantic and frenetic to be out and about.
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
The brain is moving so slowly, man. Then again, I still pulled off this bad boy in a text group:
I can’t be that out of my mind – still got my fastball. #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/YIdkMbxA1O
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2018
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
How I imagine @BleacherNation's Google search history as he continues into the 31st hour of the #BNBlogathon
– How to pool an all nighter?
– Best places for coffee?
– Why DON'T polar bears wear pants?
– If you had and never wore the for corn france?— Michael Cerami (@Michael_Cerami) July 31, 2018
I think someone made up the Matt Harvey rumor just to try to nudge @BleacherNation a little closer to sleepless dementia.#BNBlogathon
I hope peppermint feet makes it through this pic.twitter.com/4XVjY20GIM— Robert (@newboyx) July 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/ndsandberg23/status/1024324474538287106
@BleacherNation solidarity forever. #ugotthis #Cubs #EverybodyIn #BNBlogathon I got a fever and the only prescription is more coffee pic.twitter.com/lqJ74vtOQN
— Matt Rothrock (@mattrock03) July 31, 2018