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.
Brain mushiness is starting to fade a bit, so that’s good. But now the sick feeling arrives. It’s not about the trades, really, it’s just the combination of no sleep, tons of caffeine, and general tension and anxiety. Just feel sickly.
Don’t know when I’ll get in the next update in case things get crazy …
Total Posts So Far:
44. That was just a coincidence, but …
News and Rumors Since the Last Check-In:
The Mets and Cubs continue, with a package of Zach Davies and Kris Bryant OR Javy Báez perhaps in the offing. Eep.
Most Interesting Tidbit Since the Last Recap:
The Rockies might not do anything, which is just absurd. I’m still not even sure who is in charge of baseball operations for them right now, so that probably doesn’t help. But if it means Trevor Story isn’t out there to compete on the market for infielders and Jon Gray isn’t out there to compete on the market for starters? Fine by me.
Current Thoughts About the Chicago Cubs’ Trade Deadline Strategy/Execution:
I’m just nervous about the trades MAKING SENSE, and getting THE RIGHT returns. I can sort out the emotional stuff in time – players leave eventually no matter what – but this is an opportunity for the organization, and they need to nail it.
Current Beverage/Stimulant of Choice:
More Coke Zero, and also a cold brew. It’s all waking me up.
Current Emotional Status:
Anxious. That’s really the size of it.
Strangest Thought Passing Through My Mind:
It was probably my ask on Twitter about what was today’s song for the Trade Deadline. It’s ‘Rainbow Connection’ for me, and don’t ask me why. It just hits me right.
A Selection of #BNBlogathon Tweets:
Bring it on, Sun. Need ya for day two of the #BNBlogathon. Let’s go. pic.twitter.com/Pbth3DXwQ8
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 30, 2021
@BleacherNation I woke up and I’m just sad. That’s it, that’s the tweet. #BNBlogathon
— Joel Rhoades (@OldRhoades) July 30, 2021