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If this team can avoid the inconsistencies normal to young players, and if most of the young players play well, then the upside for this team could very well surprise us. The thing is, even talented young players are usually plagued by inconsistency. They will flash their potential in exciting fashion for periods, but those periods will also be surrounded by frustrating lapses. Or their inexperience will be exploited by veteran pitchers at key moments.
That's why most managers prefer vets. They know what they can count on for the most part, and they know the veterans have learned what to watch out for in key situations.
Still, there's always the possibility for a perfect storm when you have the quantity and quality of young talent that the M's do.
I definitely agree that a young .500 club with upside is far preferable to a veteran club that has reached its level at .500. Personally I think this club will bring us a mixture of exciting fun and frustrating disappointment in 2012. That's what I would expect from a young club. Anything better is gravy.