"We've still got half a season left, but with the All-Star Game (and, subsequently, the trade deadline) approaching, the Twins are going to need to figure out their identity. In that respect, it could be said that the next couple weeks will be the defining point in their season." I love your optimism in your last paragraph, but I think the first half has defined this team, for 2014. They will be sellers/traders and finish, maybe slightly better than last year