The Twins' new 1-2 punch: Derek Falvey and Thad Levine

Title: Chief baseball officer

Age: 33

College: Played baseball at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., and got a degree in economics.

In the majors: Started with Cleveland in 2007 as an intern. Worked in the scouting department until being promoted to director of baseball operations before the 2012 season. Named assistant general manager this season, one where the Indians were within one victory of winning the World Series.

The quote: "The goal here is straightforward and measurable: It's to build a sustainable, championship-caliber team."

Title: Executive vice president and general manager

Age: 44

In the majors: Hired by Colorado as a scout in 1999. Spent six seasons with the Rockies and was senior director of baseball operations before joining Texas in 2006. Was assistant GM for the Rangers, who won AL pennant 2010 and '11.