{"playerId":1392,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":85.4,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":6.1,"playerRater7DAY":2.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Shields took a tough loss after pitching an eight-inning complete-game and giving up just two runs on six hits and a walk with nine strikeouts against the A's.","spin":"Shields was victimized by the long ball as he served up two dingers to Josh Donaldson and Adam Rosales to give the A's all the offense they would need. He threw 122 pitches in total (76 strikes) and stayed sharp for the entire night, only to be let down by another outing devoid of offensive support. He remains a must-start each week, particularly his next time out when he faces the lowly Astros.","date":"Sat May 18"},"fullName":"James Shields","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"For the past three seasons. Shields' strikeout and walk rates have been quite consistent. However, wildly fluctuating hit and home run rates have resulted in ERAs ranging from an unsightly (and unlucky) 5.18 in 2010 to a sparkling (and lucky) 2.82 in 2011. Last season, Shields' 3.52 mark was right on target. Now in Kansas City, Shields can be expected to exhibit similar strikeout and walk rates, but his ERA is likely to go up a bit as Tropicana Field is quietly a pitcher's park while Kaufmann Stadium plays neutral. While Shields is not a fantasy ace, his consistency and durability places him firmly in the tier below the elite.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":6.1,"playerRater15DAY":5.4,"positionRank":16}