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About Nick FlederNick can be reached for questions, comments, or concerns via email: nick.fleder AT gmail DOT com.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 Nick Fleder's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. AL East division update: May editionMay 06, 2013Wide open, given new meaning. Looking for writers for The Hardball Times FantasyMarch 30, 2013More details of the merger with RotoGraphs Dollar a day: Marco EstradaMarch 13, 2013An explanation from the source. Dollar a day: Justin SmoakMarch 12, 2013The first endgame recommendation comes in the form of a lifetime whiffer in a pitcher's park: or, "Say whaaa?" Dollar a day: Cliff PenningtonMarch 11, 2013Didi who? Five questions: Boston Red SoxMarch 01, 2013How quickly can the Sox speed away from 2012? THT & Friends mock draft (Part 2: reaches)February 14, 2013We appointed a few of our friends to help us draft 27 players each. Here is part two of the analysis. THT & Friends mock draft (Part 1: value picks)February 13, 2013We appointed a few of our friends to help us draft 27 players each. Here is part one of the analysis. NL Waiver Wire: Week 21September 14, 2012Help, category by category NL Waiver Wire: Week 19August 31, 2012The stretch run! Onward and upward! The state of the AL East: stretch runAugust 27, 2012And then there were three... NL Waiver Wire: Week 18August 24, 2012Explaining Dom Brown's success, and minor league helpers. NL Waiver Wire: Week 17August 17, 2012Does your outfield need mending? Come on in! NL Waiver Wire: Week 16August 10, 2012Help with all the categories, or "What More Could I Ask For?" NL Waiver Wire: Week 15August 03, 2012Nate Schierholtz loves the trade deadline. NL Waiver Wire: Week 14July 27, 2012Saves and steals, baby. Saves and steals. And Paul Maholm. Stock watch, trade deadline: Hanley RamirezJuly 26, 2012Will Dodger blue turn Hanley Ramirez into a fantasy star once again? Stock watch, trade deadline: Wandy RodriguezJuly 25, 2012Does his value go up or down in a Pirates uni? NL Waiver Wire: Week 13July 20, 2012100 words or less on a plethora of guys Staff picks: second halfJuly 18, 2012Who do we like? Who do we hate? The state of the AL East: July updateJuly 16, 2012It's the Yankees and everyone else. THT Live: Dickey every four daysJuly 13, 2012Split ‘em: second-half performers to targetJuly 11, 2012Who performs well, historically, in the twilight days of summer and the early days of fall? NL Waiver Wire: report cardJuly 06, 2012Waiver wire gems of the first half and a couple of names to consider. NL Waiver Wire: Week 12June 29, 2012The options this week are... (crickets) NL Waiver Wire: Week 11June 22, 2012Slim pickins in the Senior Circuit NL Waiver Wire: Week 10June 14, 2012The best things hide in the worst places, like the AstroDome or PETCO Park. NL Waiver Wire: Week 9June 08, 2012If they're available, scoop 'em up. The state of the AL East, June updateJune 04, 2012Catching up on the biggest story lines and surprises in the AL East NL Waiver Wire: Week 8June 01, 2012The rise of the youth! NL Waiver Wire: Week 7May 25, 2012The weekly six NL Waiver Wire: Week 6May 18, 2012Staying one step ahead: a couple of minor league standouts and a prospect worth reminding you about. NL Waiver Wire: Week 5May 11, 2012Six names in the Senior Circuit who can help. NL Waiver Wire: Week 4May 04, 2012Six names who may be able to help you in deeper leagues. NL Waiver Wire: Week 3April 27, 2012Pitcher heavy in the third week of the young season The state of the AL EastApril 23, 2012The biggest story lines and surprises in the AL East thus far NL Waiver Wire: Week 2April 20, 2012Some NL-only possibilities and a worthy saves longshot. NL Waiver Wire: Week 1April 13, 2012Injuries plague the first few weeks of the season. What else is new? How’s this for transparency?April 06, 2012Nick Fleder shares his seven rosters for ridiculing and critiquing To diversify my portfolio, or not?March 29, 2012How much stock should you put in any one player in a given year? Spring flingsMarch 22, 2012Who's spring training meant more than nothing to Nick Fleder? Roto Chat this Sunday, March 18March 18, 2012Join Nick Fleder and the rest of the fantasy crew for a Roto Chat at 8 PM EDT. I’ve got my eyes on you…March 15, 2012An original, if not atypical, look at the "Love" half of a "Love/Hate" list... Five questions: Houston AstrosMarch 14, 2012On every dark page there's a silver lining. Houston's is named J.D. Martinez. Roto Chat this Sunday, March 11March 09, 2012Get your draft prep and keeper decisions sealed with a Roto Chat... 7 p.m. EDT Dollar a day: Jose AltuveMarch 09, 2012Jose Altuve is a very small man with a very big heart. And you can have him for a dollar. Dollar a day: Mike AvilesMarch 08, 2012Mike Aviles, your new Red Sox starting shortstop, is an endgame option. Dollar a day: Mike MinorMarch 07, 2012Mike Minor isn't being drafted in every league. Nick Fleder is wondering why. Five questions: New York YankeesMarch 07, 2012The expectations are where they always are: sky high. The starting pitching, though, is good as new. Dollar a day: Mat GamelMarch 06, 2012Mat Gamel is the latest dollar flier discussed by Nick Fleder. Five questions: Miami MarlinsMarch 06, 2012The newly christened Miami Marlins maybe on the brink of new—winning—era. Dollar a day: John Mayberry Jr.March 05, 2012Nick Fleder gives you one $1 player to target at the end of your draft's each day this week, starting with this year's Michael Morse. Roto Chat this Sunday, March 4March 02, 2012Back and better than ever: 8 p.m. Roundtable: why rank?February 27, 2012The THT Fantasy staffers discuss whether top-200 rankings and similar lists have any value to drafters like you. Staff rankings: Top 100-200February 24, 2012The master list: 100-200. Staff rankings: Top 1-100February 24, 2012The culmination of our staff rankings is a top 100 list... for what it's worth. Staff rankings: Relief pitchersFebruary 23, 2012The final staff rankings by position are released... Staff rankings: Starting pitchers, part twoFebruary 22, 2012The THT Fantasy staff unveils the numbers 35-70 of 2012 starters. Staff rankings: Starting pitchers, part oneFebruary 21, 2012The THT Fantasy staff storms forward with its top 35 starting pitchers. Staff rankings: OutfieldFebruary 20, 2012We're back with THT Fantasy's top 50 outfielders for the 2012 season. Staff rankings: Third baseFebruary 17, 2012We finish up the infield in our staff rankings with the 25 top third basemen. Staff rankings: ShortstopFebruary 16, 2012Our staff rankings continue with our top 25 shortstops. Staff rankings: Second baseFebruary 15, 2012Our staff rankings continue with our top 25 second basemen. Staff rankings: First baseFebruary 14, 2012Our staff rankings continue with our top 25 first basemen. Staff rankings: CatchersFebruary 13, 2012Our first staff consensus rankings, beginning with the backstops. Golden dollar: A.J. the BuccoFebruary 13, 2012Might A.J. Burnett, forgotten fantasy star and probable Yankees castoff, salvage some fantasy value in Pittsburgh. Let us see... Fun with numbersFebruary 09, 2012Linear weights while revisiting last year's player rankings. Madness and speculation ensues. We will, we will (mock) youFebruary 02, 2012Ups and downs and all arounds - Searching for sleepersJanuary 19, 2012April's still a bit distant, but that doesn't mean ADP numbers can't be dissected. THT Live: The Yankees’ finest hourJanuary 13, 2012Fantasy Chat - 1/15/12January 13, 2012Come talk fantasy baseball with Nick Fleder, Ben Pritchett & co. at 2:15 EST. Dynasty rankings 2012 follow-upJanuary 12, 2012The gap shrinks, and other changes/discussion points. THT Live: If you could change anything in baseball…January 10, 2012Dynasty rankings: Top 25 fantasy players, age 25 or younger, 2012January 06, 2012Starting up a dynasty league? Have some keepers you want to gloat about? Want to argue about some rankings? Join the fun! A conversation with the Founding Father of Fantasy, Dan OkrentDecember 29, 2011His regret: He gave the idea away. The Hardball Times Fantasy Roto Chat - Christmas Day at 12:30 p.m.December 22, 2011Test out your new computer with a Roto chat. They say, I say: bold predictions for the last 15 teamsDecember 22, 2011Booms, busts, and bold predictions from Minnesota to Washington. They say, I say: bold predictions for the first 15 teamsDecember 15, 2011Starlin Castro, Zach Britton, C.J. Wilson—No. what will the future bring? The Hardball Times Fantasy Roto Chat - 12/10/11December 11, 2011Join us to talk baseball on Sunday, December 10th at 7 PM eastern time! The fantasy alphabet, part seven: X, Y, and ZDecember 01, 2011Safety in first round picks, sleepers in 2012, and Zack Greinke and the power of observation in the final installment of "The Fantasy Alphabet." The Hardball Times Fantasy Roto Chat - 11/27/11November 25, 2011Join us to talk baseball on Sunday, November 27th at 7 PM eastern time! The fantasy alphabet, part six: U-WNovember 17, 2011Today's installment discusses fantasy v. baseball world perception of value, victory, and splits. The fantasy alphabet, part five: R-TNovember 10, 2011Today's installment discusses relief pitcher volatility, shortstop rankings in 2012, and September breakouts. The Hardball Times Fantasy Roto Chat - 11/13/11November 09, 2011Join Nick Fleder and others to discuss fantasy baseball and all other walks of life. The fantasy alphabet, part four: N-QNovember 03, 2011Part four of the fantasy alphabet discusses rookies to watch for in 2012, PETCO pitchers, Robbie Cano's free swinging ways, and some doubts about Martin Prado and Colby Rasmus. The fantasy alphabet, part three: J-MOctober 27, 2011Part three of the fantasy alphabet discusses Jacoby Ellsbury, Justin Verlander, and Eric Hosmer, among others... The Hardball Times Fantasy Roto Chat - 10/23/11October 22, 2011Join Nick Fleder, Brad Johnson, and others to discuss fantasy baseball, life, etc. The fantasy alphabet, part two: E-IOctober 20, 2011Part two of the fantasy alphabet...tips, observations, and thoughts about fantasy baseball and the 2012 season, in particular. The fantasy alphabet, part one: A-DOctober 13, 2011A letter-by-letter preview of Fantasy Baseball 2012: Analysis, random stats, tips and ramblings THT Live: The Brewers’ excellent relief pitchingOctober 10, 2011The Hardball Times Fantasy Roto Chat - 10/9/11October 06, 2011Our first of many Roto Chats at Hardball Times Fantasy I bid $5 on Craig KimbrelOctober 06, 2011Even rookies with jobs sealed in spring training are largely ignored on draft day. You can take advantage of that. | ||||