{"playerId":2469,"percentChange":0.2,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":0.6,"playerRaterSEASON":-1.9,"playerRater7DAY":-1.3,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Smoak is not in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees, Shannon Drayer of ESPN Radio reports.","spin":"Smoak will get the day off in favor of Kendrys Morales, who will start at first base and bat cleanup.","date":"Thu May 16"},"fullName":"Justin Smoak","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Smoak is going to have to start 2013 the way he ended 2012, hitting .341 with five homers, if he wants to secure his job at first base. The Mariners' acquisition of Kendrys Morales puts the pressure on, as Jesus Montero is likely to slot in as designated hitter on occasion. The 2012 season was a step back for Smoak in terms of plate discipline, as his walk rate dropped below 10 percent while his strikeout rate exceeded 20 percent. In order for the switch-hitter to take full advantage of the cozier dimensions at Safeco Field, he will need to reverse those trends. Smoak is a risk in mixed leagues due to the uncertainty of his playing time, but is a viable late-corner option in AL-only leagues since he has the chance to force Seattle's hand and earn regular playing time.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":-1.1,"playerRater15DAY":-1.9,"positionRank":39}