I think anyone familiar with Tigers blogs knows who Billfer is. His site -- The Detroit Tigers Weblog -- just may have been the first Tigers site you visited. I know it was for me, back before I became a blogger.

I can't speak for everyone, but in my mind he was definitely the Godfather of Tigers blogging and a big inspiration in how to run a site. I know I learned from him, and respected his opinion above all others. Few blogs stick around for more than a season or two. He did it for nine. Again, Bill set the bar high.

But today, he stepped aside from the blogging gig.

I know that's a tough decision to make. But being a daily blogger for years is very, very tough thing to do and the daily grind can go from liberating to a heavy stone around your neck. At that point, it's time to step away. So that's what he did.

You did great, Bill. We wish you well in future endeavors!