Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:10:34 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (hamstring) said he felt his scar tissue "popping" in his hamstring while running the bases, but he sees it as a good thing. Weeks says he's fine.

Fantasy Tip: The tearing and popping of scar tissue can be a regular occurrence post-surgery, and it sounds like Weeks could be fine. Keep an eye on him. It's not exactly what you want to hear if you're targeting him as a late-round sleeper in mixed leagues.

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| Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Haudricourt

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:28:17 -0800

Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks has made some mechanical adjustment to his stance this swing, and manager Ron Roenicke is loving the early returns in camp. Weeks had consistently kept his hands low in his stance, but now, he's altered the position of his hands after input from former minor league hitting coach Nate Oliver. "Keeping things smooth, really," Weeks said when asked to describe the tweak. "If you keep it smooth, everything kind of falls into place. The biggest thing is slowing down. My hands are a tad bit higher. It's a minute (difference)."

He's gone 4-for-9 with a home run and four walks in his first four spring games and is feeling great at the dish. He's also in the final year of his contract and is in a battle for playing time at second base with 2B Scooter Gennett. The Brewers are saying the keystone is an open competition. Milwaukee may decide to trade one of their second baseman later in camp, or they could go with a platoon.

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| Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 11:26:50 -0800

Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke is expected to use 2B Scooter Gennett, 2B Rickie Weeks, SS Jean Segura and OF Carlos Gomez in the leadoff spot during spring training.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:49:29 -0800

Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks and Scooter Gennett are set for an open competition at second base this spring. Weeks is a full go after rehab following surgery last year for a hamstring injury. "The only setback I probably had was I started out too early, too fast. You know me -- I wanted to go out there and run right off," Weeks said. Manager Ron Roenicke could see a scenario where both players see playing time, especially during interleague series.

Fantasy Tip: Gennett is believed to have a leg up in the competition; Weeks will really have to prove he's healthy in order to have a shot. In the long run, neither is very attractive in mixed formats, but the winner could be worthy of an NL-only spot as middle infield depth.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:50:10 -0800

Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (hamstring) is expected to be ready when the rest of the team reports to camp this week after having hamstring surgery last year.

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| Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:51:04 -0800

The Miami Marlins reportedly have some interest in Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks.

Fantasy Tip: Weeks' contract calls for $11 million in 2014, so it is unclear if the Marlins could take on all or some of that money. They have been adding players this offseason, but that type of money seems to be out of their ballpark.

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| Source: MLB Daily Dish - Chris Cotillo

Tue, 01 Oct 2013 08:55:37 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers 2B Scooter Gennett has the edge over 2B Rickie Weeks for the starting position in 2014.

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| Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:15:52 -0700

The Milwaukee Brewers have transferred 2B Rickie Weeks (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

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| Source: ESPN.com

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:45:59 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (hamstring) underwent successful surgery on his left hamstring Thursday, Aug. 15, and he'll need four to six months of rehab.

Fantasy Tip: Scooter Gennett has taken over at second base for Weeks and should be considered in cavernous mixed formats for middle infield depth.

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| Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Haudricourt

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 16:26:47 -0700

Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (hamstring) is expected to undergo surgery on his hamstring and miss the rest of the year.

Fantasy Tip: This boosts Scooter Gennett's NL-only league value for the remainder of the year. Weeks can be dumped in all formats.

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| Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy