Like I posted earlier, this series is a good litmus test for the balance of the season. The Tigers are not good, but if they beat up the Twins we are confirmed to be non-competitive and can go forward for the balance of the season recognizing that reality.
Trade Ryan (if they don't/can't/are unable to extend him), trade Jeffers, trade Larnach, trade Buxton if he wants out, and call up all the youngsters and let them have an extended chance to get MLB experience and see if they can play at this level. Think 1982 Twins.
If you are going to lose a lot of games, let it be with the young players that might potentially have a future instead of this land of misfit toys filled with old never-will-be players. I daresay the fans would rather watch that product that the existing one....