DRaysBay · Mar 23, 2017
Spring training 2017: Rickie Weeks has earned his place on the Rays roster
When the Rays signed Rickie Weeks to a minor league deal this offseason, they were hoping he could provide stability next to left-handed hitting Logan Morrison at first base, returning the veteran to the infield after an awkward season in the outfield with the Diamondbacks.
Weeks is coming off a fairly productive 2016 season (108 games) in which he hit .239/.327/.450 while accruing 102 wRC+ with nine home runs and 27 RBI’s. While producing at a fair level from both sides of the plate, his bat from the left side was what really intrigued the Rays after missing out on sluggers Mike Napoli and Chris Carter in free agency.