After three injury-filled seasons, it finally appeared Rickie Weeks was heading for a breakout season in 2009. That ended on a check-swing in St. Louis that saw Weeks tear a tendon in his left wrist.
He was out the rest of the season after playing in just 37 games.
However, it was the best 37 game stretch of his career, and it gave the organization and fans a taste of what Weeks can do when healthy.
He hit .274 with nine home runs, 24 RBI, and 28 runs scored. His average was his highest mark since 2006, and he was on pace for career highs in every offensive category.
Casey McGehee and Felipe Lopez filled in for Weeks, and each filled in quite well both in the field and at the plate. Neither, however, possess the speed or excitement that the former college player of the year does.
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2010 MLB Predictions: What I Expect From Milwaukee Brewers’ Rickie Weeks
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Jesse Motiff in MLBComments Off on 2010 MLB Predictions: What I Expect From Milwaukee Brewers’ Rickie Weeks