Boston's defense is stellar as well.
If you believe that about the NYY you would not be happy to see the actual stats.
White Sox Yankees
Runs scored 520 479
Batting average .288 .280
Slugging percentage .476 .443
Homers 133 103
total bases 1476 1330
Hits 894 846
The Yankees are not even CLOSE to having the most productive offense. Boston is ahead of them in these catagories as well.
Interestingly the Yanks pitching has a lower era than the World Champions.
Well that's news. Of course they have lost, what, three key players in their lineup. Matsui, Sheffield, and Cano. So maybe it was before they lost those three that their offensive numbers were higher. Regardless, New Yorks lineup is still dangerous. And it is nice to hear their team ERA is low. I'm not necessarily expecting the Yanks to be in the WS, but I always hope.