Anyone notice the players o' the week?
Published 5/20/2008 by Barry Svrluga at Nationals Journal
The American League player of the week was Kansas City outfielder Jose Guillen, who hit .458 (11 for 24) with five doubles, two homers and 13 RBI. The National League player of the week was Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano, who hit .516 (16 for 31) with seven home runs, 14 RBI and a 1.258 slugging percentage. The entire Nationals outfield has six home runs. For the season. Why can't Washington get players like this?...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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