{"playerId":1274,"percentChange":-0.4,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":1.7,"playerRaterSEASON":1.1,"playerRater7DAY":-1.6,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Maholm allowed two runs over five innings and did not factor in the decision Saturday against the Pirates.","spin":"He gave up four hits while walking five and striking out two. Although he allowed a lot of walks he was able to limit the damage and keep the Cubs within striking distance for five innings. His ERA on the season now stands at 4.62 to go along with 29 strikeouts and 17 walks.","date":"Sat May 26"},"fullName":"Paul Maholm","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Though Maholm, for the first time in his seven big league seasons, finally narrowed the substantial gap between his stats afforded to right- and left-handed hitters in 2011 -- his splits in the past certainly looked like a pitcher stronger suited to a relief-specialist role -- we can't help but wonder if the gains he made with his changeup were a one-year fluke rather than career progress. They'll presumably earn him a place in the Cubs' 2012 rotation, but that's a hitting-friendly environment on a team that might not support him with a bushel of runs, meaning Maholm should remain what he has always been: A pitcher with whom you must be picky, extracting his matchups against lefty-heavy lineups.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Fri Feb 10"},"playerRater30DAY":3.4,"playerRater15DAY":-2.3,"positionRank":83}