[More Cowbell]

I just hope they dont get rid of Brandon Phillips or Jay Bruce. Those are the only two good players left on the team besides of Edinson Volquez.

There are other good players besides those three:

- Joey Votto has been a solid hitter and looks like he will be a fixture in the lineup for years to come.
- Jeff Burton was lights out in the bullpen before he got hurt, and Bill Bray has been strong this year as well. Those two form a solid young combo for the 'pen.
- Jeff Keppinger played well last year and started off well this year until he got hurt. He has't been the same player since he came back, but I think the team rushed him back too soon, and he won't be back to himself until next year.
- Edwin Encarnacion takes over as the Reds' home run leader (22) with Dunn gone. He plays terrible defense, but I think this winter they move him either to first or the outfield.
- Johnny Cueto has electric stuff and will be much improved next year after learning on-the-job this season.
- Aaron Harang has struggled most of the year, but he did finish fourth in Cy Young voting in 2007. I expect he will bounce back next season.

One thing I do like about the team is that they are now very young, for the most part. Which means most of them still haven't hit their prime yet.