Jemile Weeks Trying to Make His Mark

An injury to Oakland Athletics second baseman Mark Ellis has opened up a spot for 2008 first-rounder Jemile Weeks. The younger brother of the Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks hasn't stood out in any one area during his minor league career, but he has shown fairly consistent improvement. Hitting .321 with 10 steals and 30 runs scored in 45 games at Class AAA, Weeks hasn't looked overmatched during his brief stay in the majors.

Even though Ellis is due back soon, the A's could continue to give Weeks playing time — especially in the wake of a 10-game losing streak and the firing of manager Bob Geren.


(usatoday.com)