Fick

Unsung hero: Maybe it's because Robert Fick is so glad to be away from the 119-loss Tigers — who released him after last season in a cost-cutting move — but the 2002 All-Star has played like he's gotten a second chance.

USATODAY.com - Glance at the Cubs vs. Braves 2003

Robert Fick is making progress in right field after a slow start this spring.

USATODAY.com - American League Central 2002

So it's good that Fick is finding a home in the outfield.

USATODAY.com - Robert Fick adjusts to the outfield 2002

While Fick is no impact first baseman or DH, he would be a nice catcher, and last week he qualified there in leagues with five-game eligibility.

USATODAY.com - Furcal earns readers' ire, but not mine 2001

You write, "Fick" -- referring to Nate -- "returns from his meeting with his superiors and gathers his team leaders for a briefing.

CNN Transcript Nov 27, 2005 2005

Robert Fick—While with the Braves in 2003, Fick found an orphaned kitten hiding in a camera well at Shea Stadium while the Braves were in New York.

In the Time of Bobby Cox Lang Whitaker 2011

Nate Fick is a former Marine who now runs The Center for A New American Security, focusing on foreign and security policy, with an eye to how issues of war and peace affect all of us.

Stephenie Foster: Hearts on Fire: Lighting the Spark for Social Change Stephenie Foster 2012

Nate Fick is a former Marine who now runs The Center for A New American Security, focusing on foreign and security policy, with an eye to how issues of war and peace affect all of us.

Stephenie Foster: Hearts on Fire: Lighting the Spark for Social Change Stephenie Foster 2012

Write to Jeff Fick at jeff.fick@dowjones.com and John Lyons at john.lyons@wsj.com

Brazil Appears to Step Back From Carrefour Deal Jeff Fick 2011

Robert Fick—While with the Braves in 2003, Fick found an orphaned kitten hiding in a camera well at Shea Stadium while the Braves were in New York.

In the Time of Bobby Cox Lang Whitaker 2011