C.C. Sabathia accomplished more than just fueling the flames of trade rumors with his performance last week.  Sabathia was recognized as the American League Player of the Week for June 9-15.  The Indians ace was joined by Ricky Nolasco and Ryan Doumit who were named co-Players of the Week in the National League.

Sabathia made two starts for the Indians and went 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA in 17 innings.  On June 10, Sabathia shut out the Minnesota Twins -- his third complete game and second shut out of the season -- and on June 15, he outpitched Greg Maddux with an eight inning, three run outing.  Sabathia is 5-8 with a 4.26 ERA and leads the American League in strikeouts with 97 in 99 1/3 innings.  It is the second time that Sabathia received Player of the Week recognition.

Florida Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco notched two wins last week.  In two outings, Nolasco pitched 14 2/3 innings, gave up two runs and 10 hits and posted a 1.23 ERA.  The 25-year-old Nolasco raised his record to 7-4 and lowered his ERA to 4.35 and has won five of his last six starts.  This is the first time Nolasco has been recognized as Player of the Week.

Sharing the National League honor with Nolasco is Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit.  Doumit led the National League with a .960 slugging percentage and pounded a league-high four home runs.  In addition, Doumit hit .400 with seven RBI and a .483 on-base percentage.  On June 10, Doumit accomplished the first four-hit game of his career which included two home runs and two doubles against the Nationals.  The former second round draft pick is hitting .346 with nine homers and 22 RBI this season.  It was the first Player of the Week honor for Doumit in his four-year Major League career.