{"playerId":404,"percentChange":9.1,"averageDraftPosition":219.7,"percentOwned":50.9,"playerRaterSEASON":1.8,"playerRater7DAY":2.4,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Pierzynski went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and three RBI in Monday's 8-7 win over the Athletics.","spin":"Since the beginning of June, Pierzynski is 20-for-56 (.357 BA) at the plate with two home runs, six doubles, and just five RBI. His fantasy owners will be happy to see that his excellent work was finally rewarded with some counting stats Monday night, as one would expect from a player who bats fifth in a solid lineup. Part of the problem is that the Texas offense has fallen off a cliff lately, though the recent return of Ian Kinsler and the impending return of Mitch Moreland (hamstring) should help.","date":"Mon Jun 17"},"fullName":"A.J. Pierzynski","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Where did that come from? After averaging 15 homers from 2005 to '09 and swatting a meager 17 combined the next two years, Pierzynski exploded for 27 bombs last season. What makes the feat even more curious is that it was solely a result of a bloated HR/FB percentage. That is, Pierzynski hit the same number of fly balls as usual. There is going to be some give back, but how much? Moving to Texas and getting some at-bats at designated hitter should help the veteran receiver maintain some of his power gains. The safe play is a return to 2005-2009 levels with the possibility of both upside and downside.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":3.1,"playerRater15DAY":4.6,"positionRank":15}