How does Andrew Sullivan say, "You're demoted"?

If you can't beat 'em, get 'em to join you. Andrew Sullivan will be moving his blog to Time in January. But that's not what has me interested in his announcement. Instead it was this line:

My invaluable business partner, Robert, who has managed all the technical and financial aspects of running a blog for over five years will be able to focus on other things; and I will continue to be able to concentrate on the writing.

I'm sure Robert will continue on as Sullivan's business partner, but it sounds like a bit of demotion, doesn't it?

As to Sullivan's move, I hope this means the end of his begging for donations like he were Oral Roberts.