Trov, with all due respect, I see the Twins in the same mold as the Padres. Lots of good players obtained through costly trades, and one big huge free agent signing last offseason.
If the Twins make it to the league championship series this year like the Padres did last year, they will be called an unqualified, resounding success. No one will be saying the Twins “fell in the playoffs” if they make it to the ALCS.