PEORIA, Ariz. -- In the wake of veteran Skip Schumaker's retirement last week, the competition for spots on the Padres' bench has essentially become wide open.
Enter 29-year-old infielder Jemile Weeks, who is quickly off to a strong start here in camp this spring, and many have taken notice.
"He's played very well. He's come in with a great attitude and he has put last year behind him. Everyone's noticed it. He continues to play well wherever we put him on the field," said Padres manager Andy Green.
"He's showing well here."
Weeks went into Sunday's game against the Giants in Scottsdale with seven hits in his first 15 at-bats this spring, including two doubles, one triple and three steals.