Well, he's not necessarily a new writer. Many of you already know him well.
Since I started AN in November of 2003, it's been my baby. It's been a labor of love and something I've just adored doing. I've loved enjoying A's games with all of you and having a true online family to celebrate and commiserate with.
It's been a long time coming, but I've officially decided to ask for help. I'm currently working freelance right now and it's taking a lot of time. Between that and being my daughter's primary caretaker, I needed the help.
So, it's with great pleasure that I'd like to announce that Nico has officially become an AN writer. He will initially be posting on Fridays and Saturdays (Sunday this week).
Nico is one of the most insightful, and just plain hilarious people here in Athletics Nation and I couldn't be happier that he has accepted my offer to join. Not only that, he's already hosting a mini-AN day at his casa this weekend. He's already hosting events.
I would like to extend a warm AN welcome to Nico as an AN writer and I hope you'll do the same. Welcome Nico!!! You're a gentleman and a scholar. And really frickin funny.
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And if not funny,
We'll start trade rumors swapping you with Oaktoon.But really, have a blast, and don't worry too much about what we say.
MobiusKlein - June 6, 2005
very cool
Another great thing about AN to look forward to.Nico: Permanently Recommended!
pickinmachine - June 6, 2005
Congrats dude!
Badd Blood - June 6, 2005
I had a feeling that this would happen...
Congrats, Nico.secret ASian man - June 6, 2005
I've been suspecting...
for a while now that while Devo uses this site to audition for a front office job and while GnGG uses it to court Zito that Nico was seeking a promotion. Haha, we all have our AN motives. I doubt that the official AN Nico material will be as good as the stuff I have to dig through diaries to find, but I'll be happy to find out.Cutthemullet - June 6, 2005
Great news.
Double the fabulous writing.Checkswing HR - June 6, 2005
Great news!
Well, this is the best news I've heard since... um... I learned that Bobby Crosby and Eric Byrnes will be at the mall.Anyway, congratulations! I guess this means something else to celebrate, eh? Besides your new children, and Chez Nico Day, that is. Just remember this when you write, and we can all be happy.
Melody - June 6, 2005
Good move
AN has gotten big enough that adding a second writer for the front page is warranted, and there's no better choice than Nico. And I'm not just saying that so he'll give me a good seat in front of his TV on saturday. Congrats.andeux - June 6, 2005
Let the brown-nosing begin
I want some of that Thai food, dammit!secret ASian man - June 6, 2005
uh oh...
I think we're all in trouble now. Nico as an AN writer? No one is safe now!!!But in all seriousness, its a good choice by Blez. Nico is a good poster and seems to know his stuff. Of course, we'll see how much I like him after this Saturday :-P
Will be interesting see how many other posters look for promotions after this...lol (jk, o course...i think...)
ZeroIndulgence - June 6, 2005
The shattered glass sound
you hear is Oaktoon throwing his laptop through the window.southofcruiseamerica - June 6, 2005
LOVE IT!
Nico is the funniest! Congrats, you certainly deserve it!However, you now are taken out of contention for the Best AN Quotes of the Month. Unless your comment is really REALLY funny.
No pressure. ;)
baseballgirl - June 6, 2005
Great
Good to have you Nico.mikedaviswhereareyou - June 7, 2005
it's about time
lost among the hundreds of one liners and bad puns posted by nico have been one or two comments that have turned out to be quite insightful.xbhaskarx - June 7, 2005
Read the headline and...
immediately sent out an ERA (Emergency Reaction Alert) here at the AN Embassy in Manama. We sent the OPS (Observer of Precious Stuff [aka vault keeper]) to be prepared to break out the Green 'N Gold Party Hats just in case it might be true... and several of us halted our OF (Official Functions) and broke into SB (Spontaneous Beseeching)... Nico, Nico, Nico.And, alhamdullah, our prayers were answered!!! Crank up Kool & the Gang and let the Celebration begin.
I wondered how AthleticsNation could get any more interesting and enjoyable and Blez found a way to make both happen. Thanks to Blez for offering and Nico for accepting and "Ahlan wa Sahlan ya Nico..." Welcome Nico. Looking forward to even more of your OBP, AN, and RHP (Obviously Brilliant Pontificating, Acerbic Noodlings, and Righteously Hilarious Pronouncements).
NomAd - June 7, 2005
Nice move, Blez.
Nice to see AN staying in good hands.rubin sierra - June 7, 2005
Haha Nico!
Learn the meaning of pressure! What is his VORP (Value Over Replacement Poster) this year, anyway? A million? Two million?salb918 - June 7, 2005
This will go down
in history as one of the great free agent blogger signings. Way to build the core of a great team for years to come.matthias - June 7, 2005
I have concerns about his age
Don't bloggers tend to crash quickly once past a certain thereshold? Is this a one-year deal?ArakSOT - June 7, 2005
Felicidades!!
OaklandSi - June 7, 2005
Excellent choice Blez
I can't think of anyone better to do this.kaweahkaweah - June 7, 2005
great choice
I look foward to nico's posts...Athletics fan and runner - June 7, 2005
congrats Nico
You deserve it.ohad - June 7, 2005
Awesome!
:)PS- <singing> It's draft day!
Jennifer - June 7, 2005
it's the best day ever!
Nico AND draft day! woohoo!Sharon - June 7, 2005
hurrah
wonderful choice. Congrats Nico, now your job is to make sure we draft Teagarden. get busySatchmo22 - June 7, 2005
congrats nico
AllThingsOakland - June 7, 2005
So . . .
Hey, Blez (and Nico!),How's about opening a draft thread so those of us who are going absolutely frenetic over the draft have a place to get it all out of our systems?
Congrats, N-1!
atomopawn - June 7, 2005
Yes!
There is a Santa Claus and his name is Blez!almostreggie - June 7, 2005
Bring on the puns!
BillybUcko - June 7, 2005
Cool
Yay for Nico! This site just keeps getting better.FormerHuntsvilleStar - June 7, 2005
Alright Nico!
Congrats.oblique - June 7, 2005
Congrats Nico
Now you officially have justification for spending countless hours on AN! If only we could all be so luckyJJ - June 7, 2005
Toutes mes f?licitations!
I assume you will invest your signing bonus wisely.ptbarnum - June 7, 2005
Nico
There's no "PC" in Nico, is there? No holding back, Nico! No holding back!Nice Choice, Blez!
Colorado Fan - June 7, 2005
Excellent choice, Blez
Congrats, Nico!McFood - June 7, 2005
what a good idea!
congrats!sec119 - June 7, 2005
Congrats Nico!
Diary Police? conflict of interest?Keep us laughing
jb - June 7, 2005
Excellent, Nico
I may not write much, but I read a ton of AN... and I always enjoy what you say & how you say it :-DPoppy - June 7, 2005
Ditto for me!
Congrats Nico! And good choice, Blez!annie517 - June 7, 2005
I may not read much ...
but I write a ton of AN ... and one of the few posters I enjoy reading more than myself is Nico ... an excellent choice fur the promotion.devo - June 7, 2005
Congrats
I may not be around that much, I'm way too busy, but I know this is a good choice by Blez. Yay Nico!Squeaky - June 7, 2005
Hey Nico
Are you Berkeley High '85 by any chance?S. Roberts, 'BHS '85
KingOfAmerica - June 7, 2005
Wow, very cool!
Not that I didn't laugh hysterically almost every time I logged on AN, now I can look forward to Nico's comments on the front page! :)AsGirl - June 7, 2005
Congratulations Nico!
Look fwd to meeting you on Sat.Since you're closer to the A's than Blez, you'll be responsible for starting some invigorating AN tailgate parties.
sf drift king - June 7, 2005
Invigorating?
How about intoxicating?secret ASian man - June 7, 2005
Ha..ha..ha...lol
of course I was thinking that but since I'm a lightweight, I never fully enjoy the games as much when I'm sloshed. I have a 2 beer limit. Don't want my debut on Sportscenter to be me slouched over in my seat red-faced and knocked out. That would be a sad sight.sf drift king - June 7, 2005
Props Nico!
Ditto the "really frickin' funny" comment.bvank - June 7, 2005
awsome
its great to watch this site growSwishMix - June 7, 2005
since when
did writing a paragraph of text a day and creating game threads take a lot of time?tblazrdude - June 7, 2005
how
the hell would you know how much time it takes?SwishMix - June 7, 2005
Thanks y'all!
My extended "thank you" post is in the "Lansford Back with the A's" thread. And yes, "S," I was Berkeley High class of '85, where I knew quite a few people named S, but not as many with the last name Roberts...Peace, love, and hits with RISP,-Nico.
Nico - June 8, 2005
'85?
Hey, we're about the same age - sometimes I feel a little old on this blog. Congratulations - I enjoy your posts! I am more of a reader than a writer on this site. While I find myself halfway intelligent, I have nowhere near the gift of composition as yourself, Devo, Saint, Apricot, and others.easyraider - June 9, 2005
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