Rickie Weeks
21 July 2008
recent acquisition of veteran Ray Durham, who should shore up their leadoff spot, as well as allow Rickie Weeks the time off he sometimes needs when mired in a slump. Since they’ve already gambled their future on C.C. Sabathia—who’s looked amazing so far, winning all three starts and throwing complete games in two of them—it only makes sense for them to do whatever they can to push for the pennant this year.
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12 July 2008
While JJ Hardy has been hitting well of late, their leadoff hitter Rickie Weeks has an OBP of .321, marginal for any player, let alone a top-of-the-order guy, and that’s been declining every month (.289 for July, after .309 for June).
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1 April 2008
New Cub closer Kerry Wood took over for Carlos Marmol and preceded to hit Rickie Weeks who was then sacrificed to second by Tony Gwynn Jr.. After an intentional walk to Prince Fielder, the reigning Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun singled in Weeks from second. After a Bill Hall strikeout, Corey Hart's two run double made the score 3-0.
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