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:
27.
News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:
The Reds, Indians, and Padres got together on a crazy trade. The Reds and Pirates got together on a crazy fight. The Cubs and Cardinals got together on a game to piss me off.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
Obviously the Bauer trade and then the big fight. That’s wild stuff, especially when Yasiel Puig is in the middle of that fight … after he’d been traded!
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
I’m still fine with the David Phelps move, but it’s hard to sit through that game – another one that lays bare the flaws in the offense – and not just wish there was a move coming for a bat that will matter.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
RAGE IS STIMULATING.
Where I’m Writing:
Just at my place, raging watching the final two innings of the game:
This is not going well. Let’s watch and be nervous/sad together. #BNBlogathon https://t.co/aidM8OhokS
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2019
How I Feel:
RAGE UNTETHERED.
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
Make me feel better, dudes …
Gonna need my boys @Michael_Cerami @SonRanto @lcm1986 to entertain me right now. pic.twitter.com/XE5xmznbTm
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2019
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
Safety first. #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/dVxxqKPrKz
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2019
The Cubs aren't impatient approach at the plate is likely due to the fact that they want to get back to watching @BleacherNation continue to slowly lose his sanity during the #BNBlogathon.
— Ben (@RedactedByBarr) July 31, 2019
Nothing like a trade and a brawl to inject a little adrenaline into @BleacherNation for the #BNBlogathon heading into the long overnight.
See ya in the morning!
— Aaron Hoak (@amhoak) July 31, 2019