{"playerId":688,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":180,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":0.8,"playerRater7DAY":-0.7,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Balfour allowed one run in the ninth inning but was still able to record his third save of the season in Wednesday's win over the Astros.","spin":"He gave up two hits, one being a solo home run by Rick Ankiel, but was able to close the door after that with the help of a three-run lead entering the ninth inning. Balfour has been terrific as of late, allowing just one run over his last six innings while converting all three of his save opportunities. He is a reliable ninth inning option but the downside with Balfour is the Athletics' offense is too high-powered right now and not giving him too many save opportunities.","date":"Wed Apr 17"},"fullName":"Grant Balfour","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"After a couple of unsuccessful stints as closer, including opening the 2012 season, Balfour reassumed the role after the All-Star break and finished the season with 17 consecutive save conversions. This should make him the leader in the Athletics' clubhouse entering the 2013 campaign. Oakland has historically displayed an itchy trigger finger when it comes to closers, and with good but not great peripherals, Balfour is prone to slumps. On the other hand, this could serve to lower his price, making him an interesting second-tier target in a transient market. You're likely to get your money's worth and maybe more.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":0.9,"playerRater15DAY":-0.7,"positionRank":54}