1.   Although the offense did its share, mostly what Seifert meant was the defense.

2.   At this point, though, the offense is doing very little to ease the burden and pressure being felt by many.

3.   All the while the offense did just enough against Toronto starter Chris Michalak to allow the bullpen to get its groove back.

4.   But at the same time, they get paid just like the offense does.

5.   But in Denver Sunday the defense proved it can stop a high-powered offense, and it can lead New England to victory if the offense does anything at all.

6.   But the best thing the Dodgers offense did was make Angels starter Ken Hill work through six innings.

7.   But they get paid just like the offense does.

8.   Early on, the Kansas City offense was doing its part.

9.   Every night, the offense is doing big things.

10.   Expect the Giants offense to do just enough and the Giants defense, in a surreal twist, to dominate.