May 15
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks tried to talk his way back into the lineup Monday, but manager Ron Roenicke and trainer Dan Wright overruled him. It sounds as if Weeks has a good chance of returning Tuesday after missing three games with a badly bruised left hand, the result of being hit by a pitch Friday night. "He probably wanted to play today but he's not 100%," said Roenicke. "He may not be 100% tomorrow, but he's going to be pretty close. I thought one more day, just talking with Dan Wright, is a better way to do it.""
May 10
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said he never considered giving second baseman Rickie Weeks the day off Wednesday. Weeks has been mired in a season-long hitting slump, with his batting average plummeting to .164 after an 0-for-3 showing in the 2-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Entering night action, that average was the lowest in the National League among hitters with at least 100 at-bats. Because Weeks ranks among the league leaders with 22 walks, he has managed to keep his on-base percentage above .300 (.302), but the five-week skid was the worst of his career. Still, Roenicke said he didn't consider combining the scheduled off-day Thursday with the series finale against Cincinnati to give"
March 4
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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One lineup used by manager Ron Roenicke in the Brewers' intrasquad game Saturday could make its official debut on opening day, April 6 against St. Louis. "Looks pretty close, doesn't it?" Roenicke quipped. The first eight spots in the lineup went like this: 2B Rickie Weeks CF Nyjer Morgan LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez RF Corey Hart 1B Mat Gamel SS Alex Gonzalez C Jonathan Lucroy Plug in right-hander Yovani Gallardo in the ninth spot, and barring injury, that should be your opening day lineup. Roenicke explained why he likes that lineup, in particular with Weeks batting first and Hart fifth. Toward the end of last season, before Weeks injured an ankle, he was moved back to fifth,"
October 16
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Give credit to Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks for trying to gut his way through the postseason on a left ankle that is far from 100%, the result of a horrible sprain in late July that sidelined him for six weeks. Healthy or not, Weeks has struggled during the Brewers' two postseason series. He is batting .211 (4 for 19) in the National League Championship Series against St. Louis with one homer and two RBI, and a meager .135 (5 for 37) for the entire postseason with only one other RBI. Weeks also has committed four errors, but despite his unproductive play to this stage manager Ron Roenicke said he has no intention to give somebody else a shot at second base in Game 6 on Sunday."
October 7
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke's willingness to replace the struggling Casey McGehee with Jerry Hairston Jr. at third base heading into the National League Divisional Series has helped add some juice to the bottom third of the lineup. Don't look for any personnel changes at second base heading into Game 5 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, however. Roenicke said Thursday that despite Rickie Weeks' struggles to this point - he's 1 for 15 with one run batted in and a walk - he's not entertaining any thoughts of sitting the all-star down. Weeks continues to play at less than 100% as he recovers from the severe left-ankle sprain he suffered in late July. But unless the ankle hampers him to"
September 20
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Rickie Weeks is starting to play more like his normal self. He's running the bases better and starting to hit the ball, a reassuring sight for Milwaukee Brewers fans after he missed 39 games due to a severely sprained left ankle suffered in late July. And it could make a huge difference for the Brewers as they edge closer to the National League Central Division title and what they hope will be an extended playoff run. "I think everybody knows he's probably not going to be 100%," said Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder. "But he's getting better and he's out there playing. "He's swinging the bat good now and getting his timing back, so it's really good to have him back in there.""
September 11
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Don't be surprised to see Rickie Weeks' name in the starting lineup for the Brewers on Sunday. Manager Ron Roenicke said Saturday he probably would return Weeks to game action from a six-week absence with a severely sprained left ankle by playing him a few innings in the series finale against Philadelphia at Miller Park. To prepare Weeks for that start, the Brewers summoned right-hander Michael Fiers from Class AAA Nashville to throw some simulated at-bats to him during an afternoon session. Fiers, 26, who had a brilliant year splitting time with Class AA Huntsville and Nashville, wasn't added just to throw BP to Weeks. He will remain with the Brewers to provide an extra arm in the"
September 9
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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While he still has a way to go before being fully recovered from his severely sprained left ankle, Thursday nevertheless represented a significant step forward for Rickie Weeks. The Milwaukee Brewers' second baseman was reinstated from the disabled list after a final meeting with the team's medical staff not long before the start of a big four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Miller Park. Weeks will be eased back into things as both a pinch-hitter and late-inning defensive replacement, with Jerry Hairston Jr. remaining the de facto starter. Even so, the mere fact Weeks has been cleared for any kind of action should be a boost for both player and team. "Knowing Rickie, it's"
September 8
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Second baseman Rickie Weeks took another step Wednesday toward returning from the disabled list when he ran the bases for the first time during batting practice. "I'm not going to be going crazy or anything," said Weeks, who has been sidelined since severely spraining his left ankle July 27. Weeks has been doing everything else during workouts, including batting practice and fielding drills. Being able to run the bases is the last hurdle, but Weeks made it clear he won't be back in all-star form when he returns. "I'm not going to be 100% coming back," he said. "I just don't want to be 60%, either. I want to come back as close to ready as possible. I still have to put everything together.""
September 7
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks probably will be activated from the disabled list for the upcoming four-game series against Philadelphia at Miller Park, but there is one caveat. Manager Ron Roenicke said Tuesday that Weeks would be eased in gradually with pinch-hitting appearances and short stints in the field before returning to regular action. Weeks has been out since suffering a severely sprained left ankle July 27 when he struck the first-base bag awkwardly. Weeks has been working out daily with the exception of one activity - running the bases - the final step before returning to the lineup. But Roenicke said Weeks had "a really good day" Monday. "I could see the improvement,""