{"playerId":1392,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":85.4,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":5.3,"playerRater7DAY":1,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Shields gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts against the Yankees on Saturday.","spin":"Shields pitched a strong game, but an error by Mike Moustakas which led to the first run of the game and a mistake pitch to Vernon Wells in the fifth inning were all that the Yankees needed to edge him out for the win this time and he is now 7-15 for his career against them. Still, though his 2-3 record may not reflect how well Shields has pitched for the Royals this season, his 2.48 ERA and 53:14 K:BB over 58 innings certainly does. He'll get the A's in pitcher-friendly Oakland next, so you can expect another strong showing.","date":"Sun May 12"},"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":4.8,"playerRater15DAY":3.4,"positionRank":24}