in other words would you look to grow off a team that won 104 games and lost 1st round of playoffs....or the team that squeaked into as a wild card and went on to win the championship?
Deffinately the 104 win team. The playoffs are a crapshoot even for good teams. The key is to make it to the playoffs as many times as you can. Anthing beyond that is gravy!
The 104 win team gives you more to grow off, but having rarely made it out of the semi's with my 100+ win teams ( I am 2 for 6), I'd get more satisfaction out of a low 80's champ.