{"playerId":1403,"percentChange":-1.7,"averageDraftPosition":117.7,"percentOwned":98.3,"playerRaterSEASON":2.5,"playerRater7DAY":-5.4,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Lester labored yet again Sunday, surrendering five runs on nine hits and no walks, while striking out eight in five innings, as Boston was topped by Baltimore.","spin":"While he equaled a season high with eight punch outs, five of the nine hits Lester allowed went for extra bases, included a two-run blast off the bat of Chris Davis. Lester is now without a victory in six consecutive starts, during which he's 0-4 with a 7.20 ERA, 1.857 WHIP, and 30:18 K:BB ratio across 35 innings. He'll attempt to emerge from these gloomy weeks Friday in Detroit, where he's posted a 3.21 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts in 14 frames.","date":"Sun Jun 16"},"fullName":"Jon Lester","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Lester's strikeout rate has declined for three consecutive seasons, ending 2012 at 7.3 K/9, down from 2009's stellar 10.0 mark. However, the optimist will point out between June and August, Lester's K/9 was 8.3, essentially his career average. This is not to say he's going to carry that level all of the 2013 campaign, only that there's something to hang your hat on along with the return of his former pitching coach John Farrell, albeit as manager. Lester's velocity is normal and there is no hint of injury, so if you're looking for a bounceback candidate, Lester is a prime candidate.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Thu Feb 21"},"playerRater30DAY":-5,"playerRater15DAY":-4.8,"positionRank":66}