A little over 14 months ago, the 94-victory Twins carried a pretty potent lineup into the ALDS against the Yankees. It looked like this:

1) Span

2) Hudson

3) Mauer

4) Young

5) Thome

6) Cuddyer

7) Kubel

8) Valencia

9) Hardy

It's not surprising, but it's still striking -- particularly in light of the recent Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel signings elsewhere -- to consider how much has changed since then.

Six of the nine players from that lineup -- including the Nos. 4-7 hitters -- are no longer with the Twins. Call it what you want -- rebuilding, retooling, reconfiguring -- but there is no doubt the Twins are in it when it comes to their lineup.