I agree that we may learn something from these coming series against tough teams. Still, we could see the Twins flop in the next 12 games, and yet win the World Series. Conversely they could ace these games, and the wins won't count for anything when everyone's record is wiped to 0-0 again in the post-season. Bottom line: I will enjoy the heck out of these games, if there is enjoyment to be had, but not let the highs get too high nor the lows get too low. I just don't think a baseball season, even during a pennant drive, allows for much different than that, except at peril for one's sanity.