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 30 Trade Deadline and through the Cubs/Nationals game Friday 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:
29, with a HUGE assist from Michael during the game.
News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:
How do I even sum this up? I certainly didn’t INTEND for my second check-in to take this long, but between the game and then the ANTHONY FREAKING RIZZO TRADE, I didn’t really have much of a choice. So anyway, yeah, there was Rizzo netting the Cubs two prospects. There is more Mets-Cubs buzzing. There’s a big waiting game going on with Max Scherzer and the Padres. Ah, heck, the Ryan Tepera trade happened, too, while I was at the game! A ton, ton of other stuff, too, so you might just have to scroll back to see it all.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
You already know what it is. I mean, if the Cubs trading away Anthony Rizzo – in a shocker to the Yankees – can be considered “interesting.”
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
The emotional stuff comes later, so for now, it’s just that I approve of them eating salary to wind up with a surprisingly strong return for Rizzo. If you’re going to sell off at the deadline and turn over the roster from here, then you NEED to use cash when available.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
Coke Zero, the old standby.
Current Emotional Status:
Man. I am still not even letting myself process it because I know more is coming, and I just have to keep my fingers moving, so to speak.
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
It’s not a “thought” passing through my head – it’s curdled sour cream and congealed nacho cheese:
It is … gross. It’s gross, folks. #BNBlogathon #NachoHelmet pic.twitter.com/L7YvNmWLPs
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 29, 2021
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
I’ll have to get more when I have a moment, but for now I have to sprint onto the latest rumor (Nationals and Dodgers working on Scherzer-Turner combo deal, per Passan, WUT?!?!?!?).
The last few donations that have rolled in to the #BNBlogathon for Make-A-Wish?
$44.
Thank you to Anthony Rizzo for all the great work he's done for children and their families, both with his foundation and with MAW.
Our fundraiser is here: https://t.co/AVFin8UZ9B pic.twitter.com/4QcAdkQGOB
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 29, 2021