When the Tampa Bay Rays signed Rickie Weeks to a minor league deal, it was hoped that he could provide some power in a bench role, along with veteran leadership. He won a job out of Spring Training as the right handed part of the Rays first base platoon, while serving as an occasional designated hitter. In theory, it would be the perfect role for Weeks as he moves into the later stages of his career.
Thus far, however, Weeks has not been what the Rays had hoped for. Heading into last night’s action, Weeks had produced a .