11.  Is the low scoring a product of improved defense or lack of shooters?

12.  Jets center Kevin Mawae said that the key to this improved defense is that the defensive front is geared to keeping opponents away from the linebackers.

13.  Knowing he needed to show improved defense this spring, he already has four errors and could easily have six or more.

14.  Lydy knows he has to sell La Russa on his improved defense.

15.  Melvin and manager Johnny Oates, not blind to the situation, have both stated that improved defense is a priority.

16.  Not that many around the league may have noticed, with the Cowboys currently an NFL after-thought, but this is the most improved defense in the league.

17.  Perhaps the Gators have realized that laughter is the best medicine and an improved defense is the best revenge.

18.  Refurbished this offseason with a true All-Star lineup, the New York Mets promised an incredible offense and a much improved defense.

19.  So now the task becomes finding chemistry, a go-to player and some improved defense immediately.