{"playerId":1605,"percentChange":8.2,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":12.4,"playerRaterSEASON":2.8,"playerRater7DAY":2.9,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Saltalamacchia is in Sunday's lineup against the Rays, the Boston Globe reports.","spin":"Kelly Shoppach started behind the plate Saturday, but Saltalamacchia wound up entering the game as a pinch-hitter, tagging a walk-off, two-run homer.","date":"Sun May 27"},"fullName":"Jarrod Saltalamacchia","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"After disappointing in parts of four seasons previously at the big league level, Saltalamacchia finally enjoyed some success in his first year with the Red Sox. But it wasn't without flaws. His 30.8 percent strikeout rate was third highest among players with 350-plus plate appearances, his major league-leading 26 passed balls demonstrate his defensive issues, and he had a 151-point platoon split versus lefties (.635) and righties (.786), painting the picture of a perfect platoon mate with backup Kelly Shoppach. The Red Sox should manage Saltalamacchia well, however, and another year's experience could lead to slight improvements upon those weaknesses. Consider him a useful No. 2 catcher, if your league requires one.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Fri Feb 10"},"playerRater30DAY":2.1,"playerRater15DAY":6.6,"positionRank":8}