Burks

LIKELY DRAFT POSITION: Burks is projected as a mid-to-late second-rounder.

USATODAY.com 2006

Burks is known for his quickness and his speed was a major reason for his success at college.

USATODAY.com 2006

Cleveland's Ellis Burks is one hit away from No. 2000.

USATODAY.com - Sosa headed out of Chicago and into the night? 2002

He was so hot at Triple-A Buffalo (12 homers, 49 RBI in 284 at-bats) that you have to consider taking a flyer on him if Ellis Burks is dealt.

USATODAY.com - Tip sheet 2002

Team leader Ellis Burks is still around, as well as slugging first baseman Jim

USATODAY.com - 13 (tie). Chicago White Sox 2002

Now that DH Ellis Burks is back from a strained hamstring, he will begin to play the outfield in preparation for interleague play.

USATODAY.com - American League Central 2002

Indians because Ellis Burks is considered the only Indian who can attract enough respect to get teams to pitch to Thome.

USATODAY.com - An upside down month of April 2002

Since returning from the DL on August 1, Burks is batting just

American League Baseball - Indians vs. White Sox 2001

Ellis Burks is expected to return from the DL this week.

USATODAY.com - AL Central 2001

Ellis Burks is not the type of player who craves the spotlight.

Burks does job with killer homer 2000