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Rickie Weeks Makes #2 of the Best Second Basemen of 2010

Four out of the top five second basemen remain on the list from early July. The only newcomer is a big surprise, after years of hype he is finally doing what everyone expected him to do. Out of the four players who remained, only one of them moved from their top five position.

2. Rickie Weeks, Milwaukee Brewers: The only newcomer to the list comes as a big surprise. From not even being considered back in early June, to now being the second best offensive second basemen in baseball, Weeks is finally proving that he belongs in the majors. After a disappointing five seasons as the Brewers second basemen, Weeks is hitting .276 with 22 home runs and 67 RBI’s this season. Weeks’s power numbers already surpass any of his previous season totals. The Brewers are currently in third place in their division, eight games behind the Reds and Cardinals. If the Brewers aren’t sellers at the trade deadline they do have a shot at coming back with the help of Weeks, Prince Fielder who is due to have a strong second half, Ryan Braun, and Corey Hart. With that kind of power in their lineup they should be able to out slug anyone in the National League. Will the Brewers be patient and hope that these guys all catch on fire at the same time? Or will they trade them away? We will find out in a few days.

Click here to read the full article – By Eric Heyer of Sports Fan Blog Network

July 28, 2010 Posted by homerunheyer | Brewers News, MLB, Milwaukee Brewers | Brewers, MLB, rickie weeks, second base | No Comments Yet

Corey Hart is Predicted to Make it to the Finals of the 2010 Home Run Derby

The 25th annual Homer Run Derby is taking place in Angels Stadium in Anaheim. Last year Prince Fielder took home the derby trophy. This year Fielder will not be back to defend his title. There will be five new derby contestants this year, it is time for a fresh young batch of players to liven things up a bit. Here are my predictions for how everyone will do tonight, starting from least favorite.

2. Corey Hart, Milwaukee Brewers: Hart is having a huge power year out of nowhere. Move over Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun, Hart is the big bat in the Brewers lineup this season. Hart has the third most home runs in the league this season with 21. Hart never hit more than 24 home runs in a season, he is almost past that now! Hart is also slugging .569, which is fourth most in the National League. Hart is a right handed batter, but in his case i don’t think that matters too much. This guy can hit home runs way further than that and is by in the best shape combined with power in the derby. There is one guy that stands in Hart’s way.

Click here to read the full article – By Eric Heyer of Sports Fan Blog Network

July 12, 2010 Posted by homerunheyer | Brewers News, MLB, Milwaukee Brewers | Brewers, corey hart, home run derby, MLB | No Comments Yet