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, past MLB’s July 31 Trade Deadline and through the Cubs/Cardinals game Wednesday night, 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:
21.
News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:
Hunter Pence makes sense for the Cubs. Pedro Strop’s injury is his neck. Joe Maddon defense his bullpen usage.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
It’s definitely the increasing chance that Trever Bauer is traded, and the weirdness that the Reds are in on it.
This is also interesting, but would be boring:
At least one exec sure doesn't seem to think the Meets are series about dealing Syndergaard. https://t.co/5DUOlPhuW3 pic.twitter.com/pD283YOcBZ
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2019
Note: “Meets” was on purpose, but “series” was a typo. Hopefully that doesn’t mean the brain is going already.
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
Second verse, same as the first: Well, as predicted, they got their decent/interesting/not-sexy/not-expensive reliever in David Phelps. It’s fine. Perfectly acceptable.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
I can’t believe I made it this long before my first Coke Zero.
Where I’m Writing:
Next #BNBlogathon stop: MOAR GOOD FOOD. pic.twitter.com/qSEEF05tRh
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2019
How I Feel:
Like I shouldn’t have gone with spicy Thai food last night plus tacos and hot chicken for late lunch …
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2019
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
Unfortunate #BNBlogathon side effect. Much love, my dear! pic.twitter.com/c8xJvLFgul
— Brett Taylor (@Brett_A_Taylor) July 30, 2019
#BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/ElOUj2PwXE
— Darth Hater (@DarthHater) July 30, 2019