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About Josh ShepardsonI am a recent graduate of SUNY Cortland where I majored in Sport Management. My hope is to one day write fantasy baseball articles for a living, and ultimately retire in Las Vegas where I can blow my career earnings at the poker tables.Note: This page displays up to 200 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Josh Shepardson's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. AL Waiver Wire: Week 8May 31, 2012This week's article takes on a veteran feel . AL Waiver Wire: Week 7May 25, 2012A couple of A's hitters, a middle infielder looking to revive his career and a couple of southpaw starters. AL Waiver Wire: Week 6May 18, 2012Featured this week is a bit of power, a dash of speed, a pinch of starting pitching help, and a potential source of saves. AL Waiver Wire: Week 5May 11, 2012Looking for cheap pitching options? Look no further than this week's pitcher-heavy edition of the AL Waiver Wire. AL Waiver Wire: Week 4May 04, 2012The American League East is well represented this week—everyone featured calls the division home. AL Waiver Wire: Week 3April 27, 2012An American League Central-friendly Waiver Wire this week. AL Waiver Wire: Week 2April 20, 2012The outfield is getting some Waiver Wire love, and a trio of minor league pitchers are featured. AL Waiver Wire: Week 1April 13, 2012The opening installment of the column in 2012 is pitcher-approved. THT’s Top 100 prospectsMarch 30, 2012Josh Sherpardson's top 100 prospect rankings, updated throughout the year. Top 100 fantasy baseball prospects, part 4: 76-100March 30, 2012The last of the stars of tomorrow. Top 100 Fantasy baseball Prospects, Part 3: 51-75March 23, 2012Taking an in-depth look at prospects 51 through 75 on the top-100 fantasy prospect list. Top 100 Fantasy baseball Prospects, Part 2: 26-50March 16, 2012Prospects 26-50 on the top-100 fantasy baseball prospect list. Top-100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Part 1: 1-25March 09, 2012The top-25 fantasy baseball prospects. Top 100 fantasy baseball prospectsMarch 02, 2012Harper, Trout head a comprehensive list of the next crop of fantasy baseball stars. A dynasty ranking follow-upFebruary 10, 2012Analysis of the top 10 players ranked in early January's dynasty league article. The extra 2 percent: A fantasy market inefficencyJanuary 20, 2012Is there a new edge to be gained in fantasy games? International impactDecember 02, 2011A number of intriguing international players will, or could, sign with major league teams this offseason. AFL Update: All good things must endNovember 21, 2011With the Arizona Fall League wrapped up, a final look at some of the league's top performers. AFL Update: bonus coverage from the Dominican LeagueNovember 14, 2011A look at some of MLBs most promising prospects. Offseason decisions: Los Angeles traffic jam in AnaheimNovember 14, 2011Taking a look at the crowded 1B/DH/OF situation for the Angels. AFL Update: 2011 draft’s top two picks are cruisingNovember 07, 2011Arizona Fall League prospect news, focusing on the most recent draftees. AFL Update: Harper’s heating upOctober 29, 2011Checking in on top prospects and standout performers in the Arizona Fall League. How prospects are doing in ArizonaOctober 21, 2011The Arizona Fall League features some hot-hitting third basemen. Prospects in the Arizona Fall LeagueOctober 13, 2011The AFL showcases 18 potential stars. THT’s top 100 prospects, part 4September 29, 2011Last part of the top prospects THT’s top 100 prospects, part 3September 28, 2011Players 51-75 of the top 100 fantasy baseball prospects. THT’s top 100 prospects, part 2September 27, 2011Players 26-50 on the top 100 fantasy baseball prospects list. THT’s top 100 prospects, part 1September 26, 2011The players most likely to make an impact next season and beyond. AL Waiver Wire: Week 24September 16, 2011The final installment of Waiver Wire for the 2011 season. AL Waiver Wire: Week 23September 09, 2011It's crunch time, and these players will help down the stretch. AL Waiver Wire: Week 21August 26, 2011With Sept. 1 around the corner, this week focuses on some recent and potential prospect call-ups. AL Waiver Wire: Week 20August 19, 2011Jim Thome receives the ultimate recognition for hitting 600 career home runs: A feature here! AL Waiver Wire: Week 19August 12, 2011Lots of strikeouts and some help at the keystone position. AL Waiver Wire: Week 18August 05, 2011Some familiar faces in new places. AL Waiver Wire: Week 17July 29, 2011An outfield-dominated edition of the AL Waiver Wire this week. AL Waiver Wire: Week 16July 22, 2011A couple of southpaws and some infield help are featured this week. AL Waiver Wire: Week 15July 15, 2011A few regulars return this week, while some fresh young faces debut. AL Waiver Wire: Week 14July 08, 2011Digging deep this week, with no featured players owned in more than five percent of Yahoo! leagues. AL Waiver Wire: Week 13July 01, 2011Youth is served in this week's article. AL Waiver Wire: Week 12June 24, 2011This week's Waiver Wire is dominated by middle infield help and American League East arms. AL Waiver Wire: Week 11June 17, 2011A former prospect rises from the dead and Rich Harden makes an appearance! AL Waiver Wire: Week 10June 10, 2011Some up-the-middle help and a couple of under-appreciated arms are featured this week. AL Waiver Wire: Week 9June 03, 2011The Royals are prominently featured in this week's AL Waiver Wire. AL Waiver Wire: Week 8May 27, 2011This week Waiver Wire unveils a new wrinkle in addition to highlighting under-owned players. AL Waiver Wire: Week 7May 20, 2011Youth is served this week, as well as a Dallas McPherson sighting! AL Waiver Wire: Week 6May 13, 2011An Athletics reliever who hasn't thrown a professional pitch in two years finds his way into the column. AL Waiver Wire: Week 5May 06, 2011Let "the process" begin. AL Waiver Wire: Week 4April 29, 2011Three under-owned Rays are featured this week. AL Waiver Wire: Week 3April 22, 2011Featured this week are a trio of first baseman, a shortstop who recently returned from the DL, a few groundball pitchers and one starter performing well down on the farm. AL Waiver Wire: Week 2April 15, 2011This week's American League side of Waiver Wire looks at some under-owned players who offer a bit of something for everyone. Waiver Wire: AL, preseason specialMarch 18, 2011Looking at players drafted outside the top 200 who are likely to outproduce their draft slots. Breaking down the mock draft: Rounds 20-22February 25, 2011Continuing commentary from the experts Breaking down the mock draft: Rounds 23-25February 25, 2011The experts wrap up commentary on the last few rounds of the mock draft. Breaking down the mock draft: Rounds 13-16February 11, 2011Mock draft analysis from the experts. Breaking down the mock draft: Rounds 17-19February 11, 2011Further mock draft analysis from the experts. Breaking down the mock draft: Rounds 7-9February 04, 2011Mock drafters' analysis of their selections. Breaking down the mock draft: rounds 10-12February 04, 2011Continued mock draft analysis from the experts. Dynasty ranking follow-upJanuary 21, 2011One more crack at the top under-25 players Dynasty ranking: Top 25 players age 25 or younger-December 31, 2010These are the young players to own if you can keep them. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 25September 24, 2010This week: starters who can help down the stretch, a reliever posting eye-popping strikeout numbers, sluggers to help your power categories, and a speedy outfielder. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 23September 10, 2010Featured this week: relievers in position to pick up saves, a starter to help rack up strikeouts, an outfielder who's locked in, some speed at second base and some pop from behind the plate. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 22September 03, 2010Featured this week are a flame-throwing left hander, a source of saves, a Tommy John survivor, a couple of recently promoted mashers, and a toolsy outfielder who has teased previously. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 21August 27, 2010This week: possible September call-ups. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 20August 21, 2010A couple of boom or bust arms, a couple of relievers vying for saves, some speed, and a couple of statues in the outfield fare eatured this week. Waiver Wire: NL, week 19August 13, 2010This week: a few Braves bats, a surprising rookie third baseman, a potential source of saves and a couple of rookie arms. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 18August 06, 2010This week: Some players who changed leagues at the trade deadline, a handful of newly minted closers and an under-the-radar promotion. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 17July 30, 2010This week features a couple recently promoted batters and some traded left-handed hurlers. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 16July 23, 2010Youth rules in this week's NL Waiver Wire. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 15July 16, 2010A couple of minor leaguers who have yet to throw a pitch in the majors are featured this week. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 14July 09, 2010This week's NL Waiver Wire features a couple of hurlers on the mend, a recent prospect call-up, a couple of potential save vultures, and bats eligible up the middle, at the corners and in the outfield. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 13July 02, 2010Featured this week are some reinforcements in the outfield, an all-time great closer, a potential save vulture, and a pitcher who recently was re-inserted into his team's rotation. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 12June 25, 2010A trio of helpful outfielders as well as a catcher are featured in the hitter portion this week, and some high-volume strikeout pitchers and a knuckleballer are featured on the pitcher end of the spectrum. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 11June 18, 2010This week's feature players include some widely unowned pitching help and some greatly undervalued bats available in entirely too many leagues. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 10June 11, 2010This week features a number of recently promoted prospects. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 9June 04, 2010This week's NL Waiver Wire features an underowned middle-of-the-order bat as well as a couple of catchers, some unlucky starting pitchers, a high-strikeout reliever and a starter pitching in the majors for the first time since 2007. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 8May 28, 2010Featured in this week's Waiver Wire are a few more potential save vultures, a rehabbing strikeout artist, and some useful bats in deeper leagues. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 7May 21, 2010Some middle infield reinforcements, some catching help, a couple of starting pitchers and a shot-in-the-dark save vulture. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 6May 14, 2010Some corner infield thump, a useful catcher, some potential saves, and a couple young starters. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 5May 07, 2010A post-hype sleeper, some pop, some speed and a handful of intriguing young arms. Waiver Wire: NL, Week 3April 23, 2010Some helpful and cheap pop, an undervalued middle infielder, a potential closer and some veteran starting pitchers featured this week. NL Waiver Wire: Week 2April 16, 2010A couple Fish, a former stud 3B, a useful utility player, a couple future save candidates, an underappreciated flame thrower and a useful lefty Cubs' starter all appear in this week's Waiver Wire. Waiver Wire: NLApril 09, 2010A column about NL players who are largely unowned but can contribute to fantasy rosters in a wide variety of league sizes and types. | ||||