{"playerId":1140,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":86.7,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":8.8,"playerRater7DAY":5.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Though Choo was not in the Reds' original Monday lineup, he will start in center field.","spin":"The Reds announced that Derrick Robinson, and not Choo, would start in center field Monday, but apparently an error was made in the first lineup that was sent out. Choo will bat leadoff as he regularly does Monday, so feel free to use him as you normally would.","date":"Mon May 20"},"fullName":"Shin-Soo Choo","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Choo bounced back from a down 2011 campaign, which was marred by injuries and dealing with a DUI. Many expect the move to Cincinnati will help Choo regain some lost power. The problem is that Choo's old digs, Progressive Field, increase left-handed power at a rate equal to the Great American Ball Park. In addition, Choo's home runs were depressed last season as a result of a big drop in fly ball rate; his HR/FB was normal. Choo will always carry some risk, as his strikeout rate is high and he thus relies on a high BABIP to maintain his batting average. When healthy, though, Choo hits enough line drives to support an elevated BABIP. Choo's power/speed combo is enticing. Just temper expectations despite a perceived friendlier hitting venue.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":7.4,"playerRater15DAY":7.5,"positionRank":7}