Farewell, THT

I can’t believe it’s been four years already, THTF readers. I can still vividly remember the rush of excitement when I received my first e-mail from THT, asking me to start a fantasy section for them. I had been writing at a small, independent blog at the time and couldn’t believe that I had received such an e-mail after just two months. THT was my favorite site at the time, and I was ecstatic that I’d now have the opportunity to be such a big part of it.

Over the past four years, THT Fantasy has grown from a one-man operation to a full-blown site with a full staff of writers and the readership to match. And that, right there, is the reason I’m so grateful to THT for giving me that opportunity four years ago: the readers. I am so thankful to THT for giving me the opportunity to write for such an amazing, intelligent audience. I love that you guys ask questions and challenge us writers, and I’m glad that I could be there to help when you’ve e-mailed or IMed me with questions.

It saddens me to be leaving THT because it was the site that gave me my start, that first gave me the opportunity to write for a large audience. I have many fond memories at THT, and I will miss it dearly. I want to express my utmost thanks to Dave Studeman and David Gassko, the two men responsible for bringing me to THT in the first place. I also want to thank my incredible staff of writers who have helped make THT such a great place for fantasy analysis. And finally, again, I want to thank the readers, because without you, THT Fantasy doesn’t exist — and neither does Derek Carty, the fantasy writer.

If you’re looking for me, you can now find my work at Baseball Prospectus. I’ll also continue to write at FanDuel and CardRunners. This past week, I began a series at CR looking at the value and reliability of closers, which I think should be very interesting. The first article in the series looks at how likely a closer is to keep his job the entire season. Additionally, you can keep track of everything I’m doing at DerekCarty.com or follow me on Facebook or Twitter.

Before I leave, I’d like to say thank you once more to the wonderful crew at The Hardball Times and to the amazing readers. I’ve absolutely loved my time here, and I will cherish these memories forever.


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Andrew
12 years ago

Congrats on the new position, Derek. Looking forward to your new work on BP.

Jonathan Sher
12 years ago

I have no doubt you have exciting things in your future. Keep up the insightful work!

Derek Carty
12 years ago

Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it.  Best of luck to THTF, Derek.  I’ll certainly be reading.

Derek Ambrosino
12 years ago

From a reader-turned-contributor, the feelings are mutual. Thanks for all you’ve given this site. You took an opportunity that was given to you and, in turn, helped to create more opportunities for others – and that will be your legacy here as much as all the great work you did at THT.

Best of luck at BP, and in all your other ventures, and don’t be a stranger! I really can’t believe you’re only 23, I expect more exciting and revolutionary stuff from you in the future, regardless of where your writing calls home.