[Scotty doesn't know]

If he has 30 HR in 873 AB, that translates to 20 HR in 580 AB, which is around the number of AB's you would get in a full season. While I would not call a .263 avg and 20 HR in a season spectacular either, it certainly does not qualify as a bust. Plus, EE has been one of the better hitters with runners in scoring position, hitting .274 this year and .303 last year, which led the team among the regular starters.

My point is, it is way to early to give up on a young talent like Encarnacion. Granted, he is below average defensively, but that is fixable, and is still no reason to get rid of him at this point in his career.

I say that Encarnacion and Hamilton will be the two players that the organization will build around. With Hatteburg picking it up he has a big chance of being traded, of course Dunn Griffey are in the trade rumors and who knows what else.
With the exception of the trade bait, I think that Hamilton, EE, Phillips, Gonzo, Freel and Ross will be back. Our outfield will hopefully be shifted up a little.