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:
7.
News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:
We’re just starting, but I reset the Cubs’ roster with my thoughts, we got the full accounting on the Joey Gallo trade, the reliever market is “flooded.” And as I type, the White Sox pick up Cesar Hernandez. And I think Brad Hand is about to go to the Blue Jays.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
Well, the last recap was two years ago thanks to the pandemic, so strictly speaking, I could choose ALMOST ANYTHING. I guess I’ll go with the fact that people are actually about to make this dang thing happen:
We’re up over $11,000 for @MakeAWish @WishIllinois and the #BNBlogathon. And, yes, if we somehow got to $15,000 at some point during the Cubs game today, I will do the nacho helmet thing (you eat it, and then you wear it, cheese drippings and all): https://t.co/AVFin8UZ9B pic.twitter.com/gsmt4EoQxF
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 29, 2021
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
We’ll see. We’ll just see. I suspect a lot of trades are on the way, including some guys we will have to do long, slow waves goodbye. Just make it worth it, Jed.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
Got my normal morning coffee, though I couldn’t live stream the walk:
The first live stream broke. Ominous sign for #BNBlogathon? pic.twitter.com/erCqxt0wBz
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 29, 2021
Current Emotional Status:
Solid. The Cubs-trade-stuff will give me the ups and downs, I reckon, but for now, I got a great night’s sleep, and that’s setting me on a solid course.
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
I wouldn’t call it strange, but I need to get it in somewhere as a heads up: so I’ll be on Marquee’s pre-game show today for a little Blogathon love at 12:25pm CT – make sure you watch! – and then I’m headed straight to the game. So I’ll probably be away from my computer for a decent chunk of the late morning and early afternoon. That means doing posts is going to be a challenge, though I’ll make it happen from my phone (and also, let’s be honest and thankful, getting assists from Michael).
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
This is one of the best parts of the #TradeDeadline every year. Be sure to check out Brett’s arduous 40-hour sleepless marathon for #BNBlogathon. https://t.co/IA2aGl1kN4
— Cubbies Crib (@CubbiesCrib) July 29, 2021
Hey #Cubs fans. These next 2 days are going to be rough but just know that there will always be a Bryzzo on the North Side (My dogs name is Bryzzo) #BNBlogathon pic.twitter.com/cjtumRV45i
— David Reese (@ReeseLightning) July 29, 2021
My favorite part of trade season is here: the @BleacherNation Blogathon!!! #Bnblogathon
— Erin Cecelia (@erinbozza) July 29, 2021
Trade Deadline is in a little over 40 hours! Just wanted to give you guys a heads up with what’s going on with us! Also, gave a shout out to @BleacherNation as Brett starts his 40 hour #BNBlogathon #CubTogether pic.twitter.com/7TCl66nmux
— The Ivy Boys (@TheIvyBoys) July 29, 2021
The #BNBlogathon is officially underway. The boss man @Brett_A_Taylor is subjecting himself to no sleep for 40 hours to cover the deadline and raise money for MakeAWish!
If you have the means, consider donating! Great cause (and Brett might do something stupid!). https://t.co/URCZxPA2lE
— Elias Schuster (@Schuster_Elias) July 29, 2021