From this point of view, it certainly is time to at least entertain the possibility. The Indians scored 13 runs in three consecutive victories over the White Sox. One night last month, every American League team that won scored in double figures. May. The previous high was one every 31.6 at-bats in 1996. The exception was 1987.
Grand slams are off the charts.
The pitching numbers are equally skewed. The Mariners have used nine rookie pitchers this season, and have had as many as six on a 10-man staff. Last week, they claimed Frankie Rodriguez off waivers from the Twins and put him into their rotation despite his 6.70 ERA at Triple-A Salt Lake City. He was exaggerating, but not by much. Feel free to e-mail Tony with any questions or comments on his articles.