November 8, 2009
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About Derek CartyDerek Carty is a 22-year old fantasy baseball analyst residing in New Jersey. In addition to writing for THTF, his work has appeared at Rotoworld (NBC), Sports Illustrated, FOX Sports, and Heater Magazine. In his two years competing in expert leagues, he has won 2 titles with 4 four top three finishes, including a LABR NL title in 2009, making him the youngest person to ever win a major expert league title. Derek is a proud graduate of the MLB Scouting Bureau's Scout Development Program and is a firm believer in the importance of combining stats and scouting. He welcomes questions via e-mail.Choose year: 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Derek Carty's Articles2007Player highlight: Dustin McGowanDecember 23, 2007Derek Carty looks at the 2007 breakout of Blue Jays starter Dustin McGowan and how his 2008 fantasy value looks. Player highlight: Clay BuchholzDecember 12, 2007Derek Carty examines the 2008 fantasy baseball value of Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz. Player highlight: Felix HernandezDecember 07, 2007Derek Carty looks at Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez and what we should expect in the 2008 fantasy baseball season. Looking for a league?December 01, 2007Derek Carty tries to help readers join a competitive fantasy baseball league for 2008. Player highlight: Brandon Wood, Erick Aybar, and Maicer IzturisNovember 27, 2007Derek Carty looks at the Angels shortstop situation and examines the three candidates for the job: Erick Aybar, Brandon Wood, and Maicer Izturis. More on BABIP for battersNovember 21, 2007Derek Carty takes another look at BABIP for hitters, this time examining even more batted ball stats. Projections and a new projectNovember 21, 2007Derek Carty talks about when and how his projections will be available and unveils his newest project. Player highlight: Francisco LirianoNovember 15, 2007Derek Carty looks at what's in store for Twins starter Francisco Liriano in the 2008 fantasy baseball season. Player highlight: Geovany SotoNovember 13, 2007Derek Carty looks at Cubs catcher Geovany Soto's fantasy baseball value for 2008. First Pitch ArizonaNovember 13, 2007Derek Carty talks about his experiences at the First Pitch Arizona conference. First Pitch Arizona: Part 2November 09, 2007Derek Carty concludes his two-part series about First Pitch Arizona with a recap of some of the interesting conversations he had. First Pitch Arizona: Part 1November 09, 2007Derek Carty talks about his experiences at the First Pitch Arizona conference in a two-part series, starting with a discussion of the interesting presentations. First Pitch ArizonaNovember 03, 2007Derek Carty explains his absence and what to look for over the next week. Player profile: Aaron HarangOctober 30, 2007Derek Carty looks at the fantasy baseball value of Reds starter Aaron Harang for the 2008 season. Player profile: Tom GorzelannyOctober 25, 2007Derek Carty takes a look at the fantasy baseball value of Pirates starter Tom Gorzelanny for the 2008 season. Player highlight: Fausto CarmonaOctober 12, 2007Derek Carty looks at breakout Indians starter Fausto Carmona, whether his 2007 season was for real, and what to expect for 2008. Examining the components of batting average and BABIPOctober 10, 2007Derek Carty looks at what goes into a player's batting average, focusing primarily on which stats can and can't predict BABIP. Player highlight: Scott KazmirOctober 04, 2007Derek Carty looks at his first player of the off-season, SP Scott Kazmir of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. 2007 LIPS ERA & DIPS WHIP leadersOctober 02, 2007Derek Carty looks at the top performers of the 2007 season in LIPS ERA and DIPS WHIP Fantasy Focus Mailbag: ReflectionOctober 01, 2007Derek Carty shares an email from a reader about his 2007 fantasy baseball season and the impact THT Fantasy Focus had on it. Looking to 2008: Getting your league togetherOctober 01, 2007Derek Carty discusses the first step in preparing for the 2008 fantasy baseball season. The homestretchSeptember 27, 2007Derek Carty talks about the conclusion of the fantasy baseball season. Waiver Wire: National LeagueSeptember 23, 2007Derek Carty examines the last National League Waiver Wire of the season, featuring guys such as Philip Humber, Patrick Misch, and Carlos Delgado. Waiver Wire: American LeagueSeptember 21, 2007Derek Carty looks at the last American League Waiver Wire of the season, featuring such guys as Zack Greinke and Adam Lind, while also tackling the closing situation in Baltimore. Yahoo’s Keys to SuccessSeptember 18, 2007Derek Carty briefly discusses player valuation and why it can be a poor decision to take certain sluggers early in drafts. Milking your counting stats — and the importance of flexibilitySeptember 17, 2007Derek Carty talks briefly about a strategy for padding your RBI, run, and home run totals, as well as the importance of flexibility at this point in the season. How predictable are steals?September 16, 2007Derek Carty examines some ways to understand the stolen-base category. Waiver Wire: National LeagueSeptember 15, 2007Derek Carty looks at the National League Waiver Wire for the third week of September, featuring guys like Edgar Renteria, Bob Howry and Brian Wilson. Waiver Wire: American LeagueSeptember 15, 2007Derek Carty looks at the American League Waiver Wire for the third week of September, featuring guys like Joaquin Benoit, Bartolo Colon, Jason Kubel, and Daric Barton. Alex Rodriguez: 2008 ValueSeptember 13, 2007Derek Carty answers some questions about Alex Rodriguez and his 2008 fantasy value. First look at lucky RBIsSeptember 09, 2007Derek Carty looks at which players have been getting lucky and unlucky in the RBI category. Waiver Wire: National LeagueSeptember 08, 2007Derek Carty looks at the National League pickups for the second week of September, featuring players like Rick Ankiel, Joey Votto, and Mark Mulder. Waiver Wire: American LeagueSeptember 07, 2007Derek Carty looks at the American League pickups for the second week of September, featuring guys like Jacoby Ellsbury, Matt Stairs, Garret Anderson, and Andrew Sonnanstine (again!). HitTracker and future player evaluationsSeptember 05, 2007Derek Carty talks about the amazing HitTracker program &mdash invented by Greg Rybarczyk &mdash and how he is hoping to apply it to future player evaluations. Pedro Martinez: RevisitedSeptember 04, 2007Derek Carty takes another look at Pedro Martinez, the day after his return to the majors. Waiver Wire: National LeagueSeptember 01, 2007Derek Carty looks at the National League pickups for the first week of September, featuring guys like Hunter Pence, Paul Maholm, and Pedro Martinez. Waiver Wire: American LeagueAugust 31, 2007Derek Carty looks at the American League Waiver Wire for the first week of September, featuring Ian Kennedy, Esteban Loaiza, Jack Hannahan, and more. Strategy: Playing - and winning - in an inactive leagueAugust 30, 2007Derek Carty talks about his experiences in an inactive league, how to avoid playing in one, and how to win if you do fall into one. A look at Jered WeaverAugust 29, 2007Derek Carty examines Jered Weaver: whether his 2006 was a function of good luck, whether his 2007 has been a function of poor luck, and what to expect in 2008 and beyond. Checking in on Pedro MartinezAugust 27, 2007Derek Carty looks at how Pedro Martinez's rehab is going and how close he is to returning. A look at Troy TulowitzkiAugust 26, 2007Derek Carty takes a look at the 22 year old rookie shortstop of the Colorado Rockies, Troy Tulowitzki. Waiver Wire: National LeagueAugust 25, 2007Derek Carty takes a look at the National League side of the Waiver Wire for the week. Waiver Wire: American LeagueAugust 25, 2007Derek Carty looks at the Waiver Wire for the American League with a month and a half left in the year. Keeper watch: James HoeyAugust 23, 2007Derek Carty looks at a potential keeper candidate, James Hoey of the Baltimore Orioles. Waiver Wire efficiency: WinsAugust 22, 2007Derek Carty, in the final installment of the Waiver Wire efficiency series, examines pitchers who might be able to win some games for you down the stretch. Waiver Wire efficiency: ERA, WHIP, and KAugust 22, 2007Derek Carty looks at how you should go about making up ground in ERA, WHIP, and K—all of which are intertwined. Waiver Wire efficiency: Batting averageAugust 20, 2007Derek Carty looks at some guys who could help you make up ground in the batting average category of your league. Waiver Wire efficiency: RunsAugust 19, 2007Derek Carty, fresh off the normal Waiver Wire, looks at guys whose value is compressed into a single primary category. This time: runs. Waiver Wire: National LeagueAugust 18, 2007Derek Carty looks at the National Leaguers worthy of a pickup this week. Waiver Wire: American LeagueAugust 17, 2007Derek Carty takes a break from the single category Waiver Wire helpers to check out the American League guys with a more complete set of fantasy skills. Waiver Wire efficiency: StealsAugust 16, 2007Derek Carty looks at some players who will help you implement the "Waiver Wire Efficiency" strategy, this time in the stolen bases category. Waiver Wire efficiency: Home runsAugust 16, 2007Derek Carty looks at some players who will help you implement the "Waiver Wire Efficiency" strategy, this time in the home run category. Strategy: Efficiently using the Waiver WireAugust 15, 2007Derek Carty introduces a series of articles that will run over the next few days that can help fantasy teams gain valuable points - cheaply - in a late season title run. Prospect highlight: Clay BuchholzAugust 14, 2007Derek Carty looks at potential call-up Clay Buchholz and his major league outlook. Keeper league strategy: InjuriesAugust 13, 2007Derek Carty, in the final installment of today's keeper league series, talks about how targeting injured players can be a great idea. Keeper league strategy: ClosersAugust 13, 2007In the second article in today's series of three keeper league pieces, Derek Carty explores the tricky subject of closers and how to avoid paying top dollar for one. Keeper league strategy: WinningAugust 13, 2007Derek Carty talks strategy, today about keeper leagues. Part of a series of three articles, the first deals with the concept of winning. Waiver Wire: National LeagueAugust 11, 2007Derek Carty looks at the National League pickups for the week. Waiver Wire: American LeagueAugust 11, 2007Derek Carty looks at the American League side of the Waiver Wire. Analysis of the pitching for my NY MetsAugust 09, 2007Derek Carty looks at how his favorite team, the New York Mets, is doing this year with its pitching and what changes could be made for next year. Ryan Braun: The real deal?August 08, 2007Derek Carty looks at whether we should expect Ryan Braun to continue producing at such a high level. LIPS ERA and DIPS WHIP leadersAugust 06, 2007Derek Carty looks at the best and worst pitchers by LIPS ERA and DIPS WHIP. Trading strategy: Partners and standingsAugust 06, 2007Derek Carty talks trading strategy, looking at the importance of who you trade with and why it isn't always necessary to take back 100% value in a trade. Luck leaders: LIPS ERA and DIPS WHIPAugust 05, 2007Derek Carty takes an updated look at the lucky and unlucky pitchers in the categories of ERA and WHIP. Waiver Wire: National LeagueAugust 04, 2007Derek Carty lays out a big National League Waiver Wire with all the fallout from the trade deadline. Waiver Wire: American LeagueAugust 03, 2007Derek Carty looks at a huge American League Waiver Wire less than a week after the trade deadline. Prospect highlight: Upton and Jones called upAugust 02, 2007Derek Carty looks at today's callups: Justin Upton and Adam Jones. Trade aftermath: Betemit to YanksAugust 01, 2007Derek Carty looks at the aftermath of the Wilson Betemit/Scott Proctor swap. Trade aftermath: Teixeira to BravesAugust 01, 2007Derek Carty looks at how the trade of Mark Teixeira to the Braves impacts the fantasy world. Trade aftermath: Gagne to Red SoxJuly 31, 2007Derek Carty looks at the fantasy impact of the trade of Eric Gagne to Boston. Trade aftermath: Castillo to MetsJuly 30, 2007Derek Carty looks at the fallout of the Twins trade of Luis Castillo to the Mets. Trade aftermath: Dotel to BravesJuly 30, 2007Derek Carty looks at the Atlanta Braves' acquisition of Octavio Dotel and its fantasy implications. Trade aftermath: Lohse to PhilsJuly 30, 2007Derek Carty looks at the Phillies' acquisition of Kyle Lohse. Trade aftermath: Lofton to IndiansJuly 29, 2007Derek Carty looks at the value of several players after the trade of Kenny Lofton to the Indians. Trade aftermath: Devil Rays tradesJuly 29, 2007Derek Carty looks at the two trades the Devil Rays made on Saturday and how they impact the fantasy values of the players involved. Trade aftermath: Iguchi to PhilsJuly 28, 2007Derek Carty looks at the trade of Tadahito Iguchi to the Phillies and the fantasy ramifications of it. Waiver Wire: National LeagueJuly 28, 2007Derek Carty looks at the National League side of the Waiver Wire as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. Waiver Wire: American LeagueJuly 27, 2007Derek Carty looks at the American League pickups for the week. Closers breakdownJuly 26, 2007Derek Carty looks at the essential numbers for all closers. Random notesJuly 25, 2007Derek Carty talks about a few random things from around the fantasy baseball world. Trading strategy: ValueJuly 23, 2007Derek Carty talks some trading strategy and now says that top notch closers shouldn't be avoided in shallow and medium leagues. Waiver Wire: National LeagueJuly 21, 2007Derek Carty looks at the National League pickups for the week. Waiver Wire: American LeagueJuly 20, 2007Derek Carty looks at the American League side of the Waiver Wire for the week. Trade aftermath: Izturis to PiratesJuly 19, 2007Derek Carty looks at how the trade of Cesar Izturis impacts the fantasy value of several players. A look at Andrew SonnanstineJuly 18, 2007Derek Carty looks at the seemingly unremarkable SP Andrew Sonnanstine. Sheets out, Gallardo inJuly 17, 2007Derek Carty looks at the changing Milwaukee rotation. Trade aftermath: Kendall to CubsJuly 17, 2007Derek Carty looks at how the trade of Jason Kendall to the Chicago Cubs affects the fantasy value of various players. Luck leaders and WHIPJuly 15, 2007Derek Carty looks at some more lucky and unlucky pitchers, this time by comparing WHIP to DIPS WHIP. Waiver Wire: American and National LeagueJuly 13, 2007Derek Carty looks at both leagues in the first Waiver Wire of the second half. The opportune momentJuly 12, 2007Derek Carty talks some strategy when it comes to playing the trade market. Luck leaders and LIPSJuly 10, 2007Derek Carty looks at some more players who are getting lucky or unlucky, this time using LIPS, courtesy of David Gassko. Second half splits and tradingJuly 09, 2007Derek Carty talks about the infamous "second half splits" and their role in the trading game. Waiver Wire: National LeagueJuly 07, 2007Derek Carty looks at the National League pickups for this week. Waiver Wire: American LeagueJuly 06, 2007Derek Carty looks at this week's American League Waiver Wire as we head into the All-Star break. Random notesJuly 05, 2007Derek Carty looks at some of the major occurrences in baseball recently and their fantasy impact. Luck leadersJuly 03, 2007Derek Carty looks at the luckiest and unluckiest pitchers in four categories. Mid-Year Look-In At Carlos ZambranoJuly 02, 2007Derek Carty looks at a guy he said to avoid before the season began, Carlos Zambrano, and how he should be looked at now. Fuentes Temporarily RemovedJuly 01, 2007Derek Carty looks at the Rockies temporarily removing Brian Fuentes from the closer's role. Carlos Pena: Is He For Real?July 01, 2007Derek Carty looks at whether or not we should expect Carlos Pena to continue producing at a high level. Waiver Wire: National LeagueJune 30, 2007Derek Carty looks at the National League side of the Waiver Wire. Waiver Wire: American LeagueJune 29, 2007Derek Carty looks at potential American League Waiver Wire pickups. Reading MaterialJune 28, 2007Derek Carty mentions a few good articles to read. New Player Evaluation MethodJune 27, 2007Derek Carty takes a look at a new way of potentially evaluating lucky and unlucky players and uses it to look at Lance Berkman, Mark Teahen, and Ian Kinsler. Random ThoughtsJune 26, 2007Derek Carty rambles about various fantasy baseball topics. A Look at Frank ThomasJune 24, 2007Derek Carty examines Frank Thomas and hopes it isn't too late for you to buy low on him. Dempster Injured; Not SeriousJune 23, 2007Derek Carty takes a quick look at the implications of today's injury to Ryan Dempster. Trade AftermathJune 23, 2007Derek Carty looks at some recent trades (or trades that didn't work out) and how they affect your fantasy baseball team. Waiver Wire: National LeagueJune 22, 2007Derek Carty examines the National League Waiver Wire players. Waiver Wire: American LeagueJune 22, 2007Derek Carty looks at the American League players in this week's Waiver Wire. Piazza… AgainJune 20, 2007Derek Carty takes another look at the ever-changing status of Mike Piazza. The Cust InefficiencyJune 20, 2007Derek Carty looks at Jack Cust, Jonny Gomes, and a potential Fantasy Baseball market inefficiency surrounding them. Garrett Atkins Heating UpJune 19, 2007Derek Carty takes a quick look at his one-time favorite Buy Low target, Garrett Atkins. Conflicting Piazza ReportsJune 17, 2007Derek Carty looks at the ever-changing status of Mike Piazza and his new expected return date. Addendum to the Waiver WireJune 16, 2007Derek Carty talks about a few guys he forgot to mention in this week's Waiver Wire. Waiver Wire: National LeagueJune 15, 2007Derek Carty takes a super-sized look at the week's National League players worth a look. Waiver Wire: American LeagueJune 15, 2007Derek Carty takes his weekly look at the American League players that might be available in your league. Gallardo Gets the CallJune 14, 2007Derek Carty looks at the impact of Yovani Gallardo being called up by the Milwaukee Brewers, discusses minor league players in general, and talks a little strategy. Closer MonitorJune 13, 2007Derek Carty takes a look at some closer situations, including those that could change as the trade market heats up. Buy Low: Javier VazquezJune 11, 2007Derek Carty looks at why Javier Vazquez isn't as bad as advertised and gives an explanation for the lack of weekend posts. Waiver Wire: American LeagueJune 08, 2007Derek Carty takes his weekly look at the American League Waiver Wire. Time for Lidge Again in Houston?June 07, 2007Derek Carty looks at the possibility of Brad Lidge resuming his post as Houston's closer. Checking in on Our Favorite Minor League SPsJune 06, 2007Derek Carty checks in on some of the top minor league pitchers and speculates on their 2007 value. Travis Hafner: the First BasemanJune 05, 2007Derek Carty looks at Travis Hafner's imminent First Base eligibility in many leagues and how highly you should value him. A Look at John BuckJune 04, 2007Derek Carty takes a look at Kansas City catcher John Buck and whether or not we should expect his hot start to 2007 to continue. Rich Hill: For Real or Fluke?June 04, 2007Derek Carty looks at Rich Hill and whether his impressive performance to this point has been aided by some good luck. Homer Bailey to Start Saturday?June 03, 2007Derek Carty takes a look at the fantasy implications of Homer Bailey potentially joining the Reds' rotation. Waiver Wire: National LeagueJune 02, 2007Derek Carty looks at which National League players are worthy of a pickup. Matt Capps to CloseJune 01, 2007Derek Carty takes a brief look at Pirates’ new closer, Matt Capps. Waiver Wire: American LeagueJune 01, 2007Derek Carty takes a look at the guys worthy of a pickup in the American League. Examining Roger ClemensMay 31, 2007With the help of David Gassko, Derek Carty takes a look at Roger Clemens, who is set to make his season debut on Monday. That Was Quick…May 31, 2007The Giants and Marlins are close to finalizing a deal for Armando Benitez. Giants Trying to Trade BenitezMay 31, 2007As the Giants are attempting to trade Armando Benitez, Derek Carty takes a quick look at the fantasy ramifications. More Closer SpeculationMay 30, 2007Derek Carty talks more about closers, including the situations in San Francisco and Chicago (NL). A Look At Some Murky Closer SituationsMay 30, 2007Derek Carty looks at some of the uncertain Closer situations and determines the favorite for saves for each team. Prospect Highlight: Kevin SloweyMay 29, 2007Derek Carty looks at the fantasy prospects of soon-to-be-recalled Twins starting pitcher Kevin Slowey. Sell High: SP Chris YoungMay 29, 2007Derek explains why SP Chris Young of the San Diego Padres is a good player to sell while his value is high. Greetings From Derek CartyMay 28, 2007Derek Carty’s first post welcoming everyone to THT Fantasy Focus! Ranking the Third Basemen: Part IVMay 26, 2007The last in the series. Ranking the Young Third Basemen: Part IIIMay 26, 2007Third basemen, part three. Ranking the Young Third Basemen: Part IIMay 26, 2007Part Two of Third Basemen Ranking the Young Third Basemen: Part IMay 26, 2007The first of four parts Iwamura to Return MondayMay 23, 2007A quick look at the Japanese third baseman. Oakland Closer UpdateMay 23, 2007Another one bites the dust. Barry Zito: Fantasy Disappointment?May 23, 2007Maybe yes, maybe no. A Look at Mike MussinaMay 21, 2007Using the special Fantasy Focus glasses Buy Low Candidate: Jason GiambiMay 21, 2007Forget the controversy. A Look at Tim LincecumMay 20, 2007What’s the future for the young Giant righthander? National League Waiver WireMay 20, 2007Who’s available in the NL? American League Waiver WireMay 19, 2007Who’s good and available in the AL? Click here to return to the home page. |