{"playerId":469,"percentChange":-10.2,"averageDraftPosition":210.4,"percentOwned":63.4,"playerRaterSEASON":1.7,"playerRater7DAY":-3.3,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Berkman will be back in the Rangers' lineup Tuesday against the Athletics, FOX Sports Southwest reports.","spin":"Berkman received both Sunday and Monday off in order to work on his mechanics at the plate, as he was having difficulty keeping his right leg straight when batting left-handed. In the course of his career, he has had four procedures performed on the leg, and in his age-37 season, he has had stretches of little to no production, namely a .182/.294/.250 batting line in June.","date":"Mon Jun 17"},"fullName":"Lance Berkman","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"If Berkman can stay healthy, he has a chance to put up some good numbers hitting in the heart of a still-potent Ranger lineup, with half his games in hitter-friendly Arlington. But that's a big if, as Berkman missed the majority of 2012 with assorted ailments. Berkman will be slotted at designated hitter so he is less likely to get hurt, though Texas has ample sticks to give Berkman a day off, particularly versus tough lefties. Some are overestimating the boost from the lineup and park and are expecting too much. Berkman is worth a late or reserve roster spot since the potential is there. However, there are myriad better choices if you're looking for the surprise endgame difference-maker.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":-1.1,"playerRater15DAY":-2.5,"positionRank":27}