To address your second point first, I would say that the Yankees pitching is on par with the Cubs'. The problem for the Yankees this year has been injuries. New York has had 12 pitchers make at least one start already this year. Clemens just came back (though he wasn't injured), Mussina has missed some time, Hughes got hurt, Wang has missed some time. The Cubs might be a bit better but I wouldn't say they are significantly better. As far as the offense, I don't think there's any question that New York's is significantly better. When the Yankees are pitching well - something they weren't doing in the first two months - they are going to have a tough time. So, to summarize and answer your question, the Yankees are better than the Cubs.