Interview with Derek Carty from The Hardball Times-Part 1

Here is part 1 of the interview:

Derek Carty: While I read a number of other sites and occasionally a book or magazine, I really don’t rely on anyone but myself for evaluating player talent. I like to conduct my own analysis for most things and even create my own stats where I believe current thinking and analysis doesn’t suffice or can be improved. I’m also developing my own projection system, although in the past I’ve certainly looked at other systems (CHONE has been a favorite). While most of what I write is of the statistical variety, I am actually a very large proponent of combining stats and scouting. I even attended the MLB Scouting Bureau’s Scout Development Program (aka Scout School – not an easy program to get into) earlier in the off-season, so I’ll likely be mixing some of that into my preparations as well. I’m also an avid reader of MLB Trade Rumors and Rotoworld to keep tabs on player news, manager quotes, and the like which can impact playing time. In the same vein, I absolutely loved Tom Tango’s Community Playing Time Projections this past season and found HEATER Magazine’s Radar Tracking quite useful as well. For the 2010 season, THTF is planning on keeping updated depth charts and playing time projections for those who purchase the Season Preview, so I’m sure I’ll be a big fan of that. Finally, in preparing for drafts, I usually like to try different strategies and tactics out in a few Mock Draft Central mocks before the season.