I don't know what's consider a "boost" to stats... but what the bloody snarf bobbles is this (what you get going PLD):
+10 HP
+133 MP
-10 STR
+10 VIT
-10 INT
+12 Enhancement Magic
-2 Attack Magic Potency
Going to give me?
...
Now that rage is over I am happy with the rest of the PLD updates :)