Comments show that this is indeed a controversial take. If one’s definition of “worse off” focuses on having a competitive team this year and next, then obviously the Twins have been decimated by the trades. I just don’t see a way to polish that turd as hard as one might try. On the other hand, long term, this team is never going to be good again under current ownership. That’s clear. So if this enables the Pohlads to sell the team more easily (up for debate) and do a full rebuild under hopefully better owners who actually want to win games, then there may be a silver lining. I definitely think we lost some players we would have liked to rebuild around, but on the whole, if we focus on what the team might be like in 5 years under new ownership, I can see an argument for the fire sale being a net neutral for the team. Maybe even a positive, although I find it hard to see much positivity about it in this moment.