Actually this team is better or a wash with the the 2003 team at every offensive position except CF/RF (and CF is the only massive difference, once Lofton came over). Soriano is better than Alou was in 2003, 2007 Aram is better than 2003 Aram, and Lee is better than the bums we had at 1B in 2003. Theriot is better than K-Gonz and Derosa is better than Grudz. Damian Miller was offensively horrific in 2003 as well. I think this team's bench, once Ward is healthy is also a lot better. I think it's better than the 2003 team considering that and the strength of the bullpen (which was the achilles heel of the 2003 team) and better defense. The current team doesn't have the huge top of the rotation the 2003 team did, but I think Marquis/Hill/Marshall have been more consistent than Clement/Estes.