now we are losing Ian, too?

Thanks for all you did Ian!! I got a beer with your name on it tonight

This Tigers team is DEFINITELY going to look different in 2010.

On the plus side, I think Kurt will do a bang-up job. But Ian will definitely be missed.

Kurt will do an awesome job, but you’ll be missed around here. Make sure you drop in from time to time.

I raised my Tigers shot glass to Curtis Granderson. Tonight I shall raise it to you Ian.
Thanks for keeping us all informed and entertained.
Go Tigers!

You helped develop an excellent place for Tigers fans to come in and talk about something they absolutely love. Your analysis was always appreciated and I hope to continue to see your analysis on this site. If I had to chose someone to replace you here it would’ve been Kurt.

You’ve been a class act towards everyone here. Nobody has ever felt that their opinion’s (or flamethrowers) weren’t welcome. I do not partake in the alcohol but whatever I have a drink of tonight, the glass will be raised to you.

Jesus Zoidberg blesses you Ian.

I’m not going to recognize anything about the Tigers in 2010. Best wishes, Ian. Hopefully you’ll still be popping in from time to time!

You will be missed Ian.

thanks to Ian fostering such a great community, after lurking awhile I showed up to comment on a random gamethread in June and this place quickly became my home for all things Tigers online. I think that’s the case for a lot of us. with Kurt running the place, I’m sure it’ll continue to be awesome, no matter what happens with the team.

So too was the appropriate level of moderation. Following the Tigers wouldn’t be the same without this site.

You’ve been a damn fine moderator and the fact that you’re willing to help run this house of crazy is a testament to your character. And good luck to Kurt- he’s got big shoes to fill (though I’m sure he’ll do a wonderful job).

but seriously, thank you for this great community. it helped me go from a casual fan (oh look, the tigers won/lost again) to “dang that adam everett, always out #3!” and “RABURN WITH THE WALKOFF!!” You fostered a place where we could all be together and just have fun while enjoying our team. I’m a member of some of the other detroit sports blogs here; they’re not nearly as energetic or enthusiastic as this place, and i feel that the way you handled things helped to foster that energy.

So thanks, and maybe i’ll see you at the meetup in July.

I could say more, but I think a simple thank you is in order. Thank you.

What a week.

I know Kurt will do an excellent job here, but damn, Ian. I only hope this means you are going to be working hard(er) on some other writing. And this in no way gets you out of buying me a beverage at Mexican Village in December.

everything is changing, i don’t know that i can handle this

MY TINY MIND IS NOT PREPARED

what are you doing instead of blog-mastering? i hope it’s exciting. also glad you’re handing it over to kurt instead of some scummy stranger who would have to grovel for our battered trust.

Yes, this is a bit of a surprise.

if anyone is going to replace you as head honcho at BYB, Ian, I’m glad it’s Kurt. The blog is in the best of hands.

But what the Hell? What on earth is going on in Tiger-land? I need a drink…

This is a loss for the SB Nation family, but sometimes you gotta’ do what you gotta’ do. Good luck with everything down the road.

As someone who was a constant lurker throughout 2007 and again in early 2009 before finally making my presence known during a wacky west coast game against the Angels in April, I appreciate how you and the other BYBers made me feel welcome. I thank you for your tireless efforts at making BYB into a real community where most of us enjoy and respect one another (even when we disagree), and for putting up with the communal ADD with off-topic posts and way-too-large images (having been one of the guilty parties in the past, I really appreciate this). I wish you luck in your future endeavours.

And if BYB is the first place I go for all things Tigers, Mack Avenue Tigers is my second stop. Kurt, I know you will do an excellent job here.

I’ve been hanging around here for my Tigers news for the last three seasons (joined up April 2, 2007, apparently), which pretty much means that as long as I’ve turned to a blog for Tigers info, I’ve been looking your way, Ian.

And even if I did branch out some over the past year…I’m going to miss your particular voice regarding this team, this franchise.

In a way, this announcement is hitting me worse than the Grandy announcement…it’s not like I know Granderson at all. But Ian?

Good luck in whatever you’re scampering off to do…and be sure to wander in here occasionally to say hello. Don’t make me facebook stalk ya :p

And thanks for the past three years.

I do hope you stay on in some form, Ian. And good luck with all your ventures in life moving forward.

I’ve said it before, but I don’t know how you’ve managed to keep this site going the way it has for so long. Splendid job.

BYB has enhanced my enjoyment of the Tigers since I discovered it a while back…so much so that it was a big part in starting my own little crap blog…for better or worse.

Good luck in your future plans. Be sure to pop in from time to time.

As for Kurt, the site couldn’t be in better hands, in my opinion. Good luck to you, too.

Sometimes you must move on but you’ve done a very good job and helped foster a good community. Thanks Ian.

So I am okay with it, as long as you stop in and you aren’t following,

to the jack asses over there to the east!

Ian your bless you boys tigers blog is the most fan friendly of all the Tigers blogs I read daily.
It has been a sincere pleasure to converse with you the few times these past 2 years.
and your blog will be left in very good hands with Kurt from MackAvenueTigers.
I wish you the very best in life and your new ventures.
Ron, KC

You have done an excellent job as the editor. I am addicted to BYB. As much as I try I can’t stay away. I owe it all to you. I love this website and the folks on here. Best of luck to you and what your endeavors might be.

I hope you are going to be writing me a fancy pants book to read because I’ll certainly miss reading your stuff. You best be around these here parts to chat with us often!

My favorite Tiger is going to the Yankees, my favorite Tigers-Blogger is leaving too. Man, that’s no good news at the end of the Year for me. But, at least, you will be writing here in the future. I always appreciate the efforts you made for this wonderful Blog. Thank you, Ian. Good bless you.

Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.

Haven’t been here a long time, but I appreciate the orderly way you ran this site. You’ve kept this place a good environment for all degrees of Tigers fans to talk about our team. Good luck on your future endeavors.