Man, you guys are awesome. I never had any idea there would be such an outpouring of support for FR after I announced I was pulling the plug. Since the site means so much to you and us, we won’t just walk away cold, but some changes will be made.
I’ll be hanging out in the background and azruavatar will be filling in my shoes as the administrator/main writer/editor of FR. I said I’d be willing to hand this baby off to someone I trust, and AZ was my right hand man here at FR for a long time. I believe he’s tremendously talented and knowledgeable, and I’m happy he offered to assume responsibility for the blog. You guys are in great hands. He will be looking for some help and specific details will be forthcoming regarding openings on the writing staff early next week.
As for myself, I’ll be around here and there, but nowhere near the capacity as before. When I find the time and feel inspired, I’ll write. I’ll just sort of come and go as I please. I believe this arrangement ought to make everyone happy.
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that is some wonderful news erik…now I can come out of my depression! you guys are the best and best of luck to you erik in whatever you choose to do. so, it has occurred; robots are taking over the world one blog at a time.
Hallelujah!!!!!!!!! Thanks ERIC AND AZ!!!!!!! I cant thank you guys enough for the work you do!
Nice to see you guys work something out. I highly doubt you will have any problem finding a few people who will do a DFR or a post from time to time.
Jeff Luhnow is now pleased. He was heartbroken that the site was closing. He says he reads it everyday.
This is truly great news. I’m not a big commenter, but a daily reader. Fantastic source of information for those who like to keep tabs on the system.
That’s a great news!!!!!!!
I cannot find the words to thank you guys, Erik and AZ.
Joy returns to Mudville.
Wonderful news :) Keep it coming.
So how about our Ottavino? Guy sure showed some flashes for Italy in his last start, is he really pulling it together?
This is very good news. Az, thanks for stepping up and taking on the extra responsibilities.
Very nice! Our eulogy last night on UCB Radio Hour was a bit premature, apparently!
Awesome news – this site really serves a purpose in the obsessive fan community. Can’t wait to see what direction the site takes
This makes my day, my week, my month! I was truly heartbroken in the wake of the site closing. Thanks for responding to our plaintive cries and for all the hard work of the past–and now, the future!! Woo!
great news eric, and AZ ty for steppin up to keep this place going
Brett Favre…. is that you?????????????
Just kidding. Awesome news. I was really disappointed to see this site shut down, as i check it every day, but am very pleased to find out this news. Thanks again guys for all the hard work you put into it. And thanks for keeping it going. Nuff respek.
If we had recommending capabilities here, you’d get one from me.
i don’t think i could have handled this site disappearing entirely.
First Time Poster, Long Time Reader. Thank You
Thank you Erik. Thank you AZ.
And please don’t overwork yourself. I don’t think we can handle this kind of scare again.
Thanks Erik, AZ, and any others involved with FR. That is leading by example at its best and the dedication of the FR team is a display of the enduring and fine qualities that are reflective of those associated with Cardinal Nation. This site rocks!
Thank God I couldnt find the rope. Great news.
Christmas comes in March now?!?!
Awesome. Just Awesome. Best news I’ve got all month, well besides the fact that Carp has 8 IP and 0 ER.
YES!
I’m so happy, I could burst….
i know it has nothing to do with this but tonys gonna find a hard time keeping one mr mathers bat outta this lineup i think.A walk off 2 run bomb today against redsox
Great news.
awesome news erik and thanks az for doing this.. will enjoy still coming here for my minor league news =)
WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!
@C70 – Premature eulogy indeed!
Great to hear you guys are sticking around!
First post… though I’ve been reading this site for over a year now. Just wanted to say that I’m thrilled about the news! My daily (at least) visit to the site had become 3-4 per day this past week purely in hopes of seeing this message. Keep up the great work!!!
Careful, all. First robots take over the blogs, later they take over the world.
Glad to have FR back, erik. Great pick on the successor.
Awesome news!
Az – Is is too early for a post on Allen Craig’s spring? I’d love to hear your thoughts about him being used at 1B only.
Awesome.
Sure, robots get one step closer to taking over the world…but if it keeps this site up it’s a good trade-off.
Very pleased to hear this. Ottavino pitched three great innings against major leaguers and there was noone to talk to about it. Glad you guys are back.
WOOOOOO-HOOOOOO!!!! Thanks Az (and Eric) for keeping hope alive!!!
Great news! Thanks for stepping up, azruavatar!
Thanks Erik and AZ!! Made my day
I, for one, welcome our new robot overlord….er, editor.
What a great start to the weekend: first I get my MSP Cardinal Annual in the mail, now this! Things are comin’ up Milhouse!
Does this mean FR is The Undead Blog? Prospect-philiac brrrrraaaaaaaiiiiiinnnnsssss.
Kudos to all contributors here. This has been my first website stop every morning for the past 3 years (even during hockey season) and I echo the sentiments above about appreciation to Erik and the crew for keeping things alive.
thank you AZ for keeping it going! this is great news.
Sweet.
Excellent.
woohoo!!
Woohoo! Glad to hear it, boys! Just let us know if you need anything (financial, technical, whatever). I know the readers of FRB will be happy to pitch in to keep this baby goin. D.GOOCH
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many thanks to az, erik, and all involved in keeping fr going
Thank you Azru, and Erik, for keeping this thing going! This site means a lot to many of us, and this is fantastic news. This Just made my night.
Wow! Hadn’t clicked on this link in a few days…
Thanks for keeping this going. I love the information I get here.
Nice Robot! Thanks Eric !