"The goal here is straightforward and measurable," Falvey said. "It's to build a sustainable and championship-caliber team and organization that Twins fans across Twins Territory will be proud of. Thad and I know there are no shortcuts to getting there."
With Falvey's message in mind, here are five questions that will determine if the organization takes a necessary step forward this year:
1. How will the rest of the offseason shape up?
The lone major move by the new front office this offseason was aimed at improving the pitching staff, but it came in the addition of catcher Jason Castro, who is known for his game-calling and his pitch-framing skills.