Guillen appeals; who knows why?

Certainly no one wants to lose playing time for a suspension, especially an HGH- or steroids-related suspension.

Alas, that's where Jose Guillen finds himself. Guillen was one of two players hit with a 15-day suspension last week for their involvement or purchase of human growth hormone and/or steroids.

So what does Guillen do? He appeals -- as he has the absolute right to.

Whether or not it works, we'll see. If it doesn't, it's just 15 games. And Guillen did sign with the Royals.