Weeks has been touted as one of the best second base prospects of the last ten years but has yet to fulfill that potential at the MLB level. After earning the starting spot at second base last year, Weeks performed poorly, hitting .235 with 16 home runs and just 36 RBI for the season.
The ceiling for Weeks' batting average may not be very high, but if he can get comfortable at the plate, he easily could hit 30+ home runs. It'll be interesting to follow his performance throughout 2008.
Lineup grade: A-
Bench
Craig Counsell and Gwynn are both very, very good infield and outfield backups for the Brewers. Counsell, whose stance has entertained baseball fans for years, can play all four positions on the infield and swings a pretty decent bat.
The aforementioned Gwynn can fill in at all three outfield positions and has a good bat as well. Just ask Trevor Hoffman.
However, behind Counsell and Gwynn, the Brewers' bench is not very deep. Joe Dillon is a decent bat off the bench and can play all over the field, but he's 32 and only has logged 112 career at-bats. Gabe Gross gives decent defense but not much of a bat as a fifth outfielder.
Bench grade: B
The Brewers' run last year was nothing short of magical—until it fell apart. The weaknesses that were exposed in August and September on this Brewers team seem to be evident on the 2008 team. It'll take a few surprise performances by Brewers pitchers for Milwaukee to contend in 2008.
If that fails, Bernie Brewer or the Chorizo may be called in to pitch for Ned Yost.
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