Rickie Weeks
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Born: Sep 13, 1982
- Debut: September 15, 2003
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
October 7, 2009
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that the Brewers fully expect Rickie Weeks to be the team's starting second baseman in 2010.
Our View:
Weeks will be fully healthy at the start of next season after missing all but 37 games in 2009, but that is hardly a guarantee that he will stay healthy. He was off to the most productive start of his career before getting injured this year, but he remains a very risky player, both for the Brewers and in fantasy leagues. The talent is there but the injury risk is beyond great and he has some mental hurdles to overcome. Don't waste anything more than a late flyer on him in next year's draft.
August 27, 2009
MLB.com reports that injured second baseman Rickie Weeks has finally ruled out a return to the diamond this season.
Our View:
Tell us something we didn't already know, Rickie. Weeks, who went down May 17th on an awkward swing, had wrist surgery three days later and the team pronounced him done for the year. With the Brewers well out of the race in the NL Central (12 games back), it seems foolish to try and rush him back in 2009. He will be arbitration eligible next season, and finished the year hitting .272 with nine homers and 24 RBI in 37 games.
May 20, 2009
Rickie Weeks underwent successful surgery on his left wrist Wednesday, according to MLBlogs.com. Weeks will have the wrist immobilized for at least two months.
Our View:
Weeks is still going to be out for the year, but at least nothing went wrong during surgery. He will have the wrist in a splint for the next two weeks and will then be in a long cast for about six weeks. Don't expect him to make a miraculous return at the end of the year, as the team has said he is done for 2009.
May 19, 2009
Rickie Weeks has been placed on the 15-day DL, according to the Sports Network. The Brewers recalled infielder Hernan Iribarren from Triple-A Nashville to fill his spot on the roster.
Our View:
As previously stated, Weeks is expected to miss the remainder of the 2009 campaign due to a tear in his left wrist. Weeks' long streak of bad luck with injuries continues.
May 18, 2009
The Associated Press is reporting that Rickie Weeks is out for the season due to a tear in his left wrist. He will be replaced by Craig Counsell at second base for the Brewers.
Our View:
This is bad news for the Brewers. They didn't think the injury would be this bad, so this news comes as a bit of a surprise. Counsell will get time at second base for now, but don't be surprised if the Brewers call up prospect Alcides Escobar in the near future.
May 18, 2009
The Brewers are awaiting a diagnosis on Rickie Weeks' injured left wrist, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Soreness was the initial diagnosis, but the team would not have sent Weeks to a specialist 1,400 miles away in Arizona if they thought the injury was not potentially serious. The Brewers will make an announcement as soon as Weeks gets a more complete diagnosis.
May 17, 2009
Updating a previous report, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Rickie Weeks is flying to Arizona to see a wrist specialist. He injured his left wrist during his first at bat on Sunday against the Cardinals.
Our View:
Weeks has shown a lot of improvement this season, but the injury sounds like a serious one. He will not play on Monday and a trip to the DL is expected.
May 17, 2009
Rickie Weeks exited Sunday's game at St. Louis in the first inning due to a sore left wrist, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Bill Hall came off the bench to cover third, and Craig Counsell replaced Weeks at second. The severity of Weeks' ailment is yet to be determined.
May 13, 2009
Rickie Weeks was 3-for-5 with a homer, three runs scored and two RBI in the Brewers' 8-6 win over the Marlins on Wednesday.
Our View:
Weeks is finally having the breakout season fantasy owners have been waiting for since he broke into the league. He's now hitting .286 with nine homers and 24 RBI. Play him while he's hot.
May 10, 2009
Rickie Weeks hit a leadoff home run in the Brewers 4-2 loss to the Cubs on Sunday. He finished 1-for-3 with two walks and no strikeouts.
Our View:
Weeks already has 32 whiffs on the season and he is now up to 10 walks. He already has 21 RBI and seven home runs which is excellent production for a leadoff hitter. However, he is just 1-for-3 on stolen base opportunities this season.
May 4, 2009
Rickie Weeks dropped another bomb on Monday, helping the Brewers to a 7-4 victory over the Pirates. Weeks had two hits and three RBI on the night.
Our View:
Weeks has shown the ability to hit for power this season, and that power is strengthening his fantasy value. Six homers is a big number for the position he plays, so he is a strong option in all leagues.
April 27, 2009
Rickie Weeks was 1-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored in Milwaukee's 10-5 win over the Pirates.
Our View:
Weeks has hits in each of his last five games, two of which were home runs. He is still striking out too much and he has just one stolen base on the season.
April 24, 2009
Rickie Weeks hit his third home run of the season in the Brewers' 5-2 win over the Reds on Friday. Weeks was 2-for-5 on the day.
Our View:
Weeks is hitting .270 this season and has a serviceable average for the first time since 2006. If history has anything to say about it though, it will be much, much lower by season's end.
April 22, 2009
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Rickie Weeks will be in the lineup on Wednesday following a slight concussion suffered during a collision with J.J. Hardy on Tuesday.
Our View:
This is somewhat surprising given how cautious team doctors have been regarding concussions over the past year or so. Regardless, Weeks is good to go and is safe to slide into your fantasy lineups.
April 21, 2009
MLB.com reports that Rickie Weeks left Tuesday's game after colliding with J.J. Hardy on a play behind second base. Weeks complained of dizziness.
Our View:
Hopefully he just got his bell rung and avoided a concussion. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow to determine his status.
April 19, 2009
Rickie Weeks went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Mets.
Our View:
Weeks is hitting .271, and he's shown some nice consistency to start the season. However, his 12-to-1 K/BB ratio is unsightly and could be a signal of another long season of poor plate discipline at the top of the Brewers lineup.
April 15, 2009
Rickie Weeks is expected to return to the diamond for tonight's game against the Reds at Miller Park, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
He was struck in the jaw by a Edinson Volquez pitch during Monday's game, but he feels fine and is ready to return to action. Weeks should be safe to employ in fantasy lineups.
April 14, 2009
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Rickie Weeks is recovering nicely from being struck in the jaw by a pitch on Monday night.
Our View:
Manager Ken Macha said that he was planning on giving Weeks the day off today anyway, and the jaw injury just gave him an extra excuse. Weeks says he's sore, but could have played today if asked. Expect him to be in the lineup for the Brewers' next game.
April 14, 2009
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that Rickie Weeks is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.
Our View:
Craig Counsell will take Weeks's place after Rickie was hit in the jaw in last night's game. He will be fine, but it is probably a little sore today, hence the day off.
April 12, 2009
Rickie Weeks went 3-for-5 while hitting leadoff for the Brewers in their 8-5 loss to the Cubs on Sunday. The second baseman hit a ninth inning solo home run off Kevin Gregg and scored three runs in the game.
Our View:
Weeks was having another slow start prior to tonight. He had a terrific spring training and there's no doubt his owners would like for him to get hot again. Although he is hitting leadoff for the Brewers, he has only attempted one steal through six games this season.
March 30, 2009
Rickie Weeks went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored as the Brewers beat the Mariners 9-7 on Monday.
Our View:
Weeks' spring batting average is up to .349 which certainly will appeal to his fantasy owners. However, he has never carried an attractive batting average throughout the course of a season, so don't get too carried away with this number. Also, Weeks has been caught stealing on three of his five attempts this spring.
March 29, 2009
Rickie Weeks hit his third home run of the spring to give the Brewers a 1-0 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Our View:
This may be a make-it-or-break-it season for Weeks, as far as fantasy owners are concerned. The 26-year-old has all the athletic ability in the world, but he is yet to hit above .280 in any one season and needs to begin putting up some numbers that match his talent level as he enters the prime stage of his career.
March 7, 2009
Rickie Weeks went 0-for-4 against the Cubs on Saturday with two strikeouts and left two runners on base.
Our View:
Weeks is just 1-for-12 in spring training thus far, though he does have three walks compared to three strikeouts and has also been mysteriously hit by three pitches. He'll have to heat up before the season starts to have fantasy owners thinking he may finally be able to match his fine mix of power and speed with production on the field.
February 17, 2009
Rickie Weeks is likely to bat leadoff under skipper Ken Macha, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Weeks can score 100 runs in the Brewers' potent lineup, and has 20/20 potential, but he needs to finally stay healthy to reach those figures. He is still worth targeting as a top-10 fantasy second baseman.
February 3, 2009
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that the Brewers have avoided arbitration with second baseman Rickie Weeks by signing him to a one-year deal. The contract is reportedly worth $2.45 million, with an additional $750,000 available in incentives.
Our View:
Weeks had demanded $2.8 million, while the Brewers countered with $2 million. Outfielder Corey Hart is now the lone Brewers player eligible for arbitration. His hearing is scheduled for the third week of February.
January 31, 2009
Rickie Weeks and the Milwaukee Brewers have been slow to make progress on a new contract, reports the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Our View:
Weeks submitted a figure of $2.8 for arbitration, while the club gave a figure of $2 million. Weeks' arbitration hearing is not scheduled until late February.
January 26, 2009
Rickie Weeks wants to avoid an arbitration hearing and is hoping to get a deal done with the Brewers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Weeks and the club are $800,000 apart.
Our View:
The Brewers are willing to offer him a multi-year deal. Weeks has potential to break out, if he can just stay healthy.
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