{"playerId":3423,"percentChange":-0.1,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":0,"playerRaterSEASON":0.5,"playerRater7DAY":-3.3,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"While Ike Davis has been the most prominent name mentioned, Mets brass have also discussed demoting Valdespin and Ruben Tejada, the NY Daily News reports.","spin":"Valdespin has shown that he can provide some pop off the bench, he also has shown that he struggles with full-time play due to his lack of plate discipline. Probably more importantly, he's received a lot of attention for his immature actions in the clubhouse and on the field, strengthening the case for a possible demotion.","date":"Tue May 21"},"fullName":"Jordany Valdespin","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"A speedy youngster with pop, Valdespin is the kind of intriguing NL-only late-rounder who, granted enough playing time, could surprise with double-digit homers and 20-plus steals. He is not, however, a player without limitations. Defensive questions paint him as more of an outfielder than infielder, and he's initially only eligible in the outfield by standard rotisserie rules (although he'd be more valuable if eligible in the infield). Valdespin also had disciplinary issues in the minors, which clouded his future. The Mets' wide-open outfield could lead to opportunities for this kid, but he'll be forced to prove himself at every step, and an elevated strikeout rate (4.4 K's per walk last year) threatens to make him a streaky, low-average type. He'd need an eye-opening spring to get on most fantasy owners' radar.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":-0.4,"playerRater15DAY":-2.8,"positionRank":81}