{"playerId":469,"percentChange":2.8,"averageDraftPosition":210.4,"percentOwned":95.8,"playerRaterSEASON":3.1,"playerRater7DAY":3.6,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Berkman probably will be limited to pinch-hit duties the first three days of the week, with the Rangers going on the road to NL parks, the Rangers' official site reports. \"I'm the manager, so I have the right to change my mind -- don't put it in stone, but as of right now, he'll just be a pinch-hitter off the bench and it'll give him an opportunity to catch up,\" Ron Washington said. \"We'll give him a break. It's only three games.\"","spin":"If you're in a league with daily roster moves or even twice weekly moves such as the NFBC, take note and check to see if you have a full-time alternative.","date":"Sun May 5"},"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":1.8,"playerRater15DAY":2.3,"positionRank":20}