If you watched the Reds after they traded for Scott Rolen and Jay Bruce came back you probably saw a pretty good team.  The main pieces are there, the Reds just need to get a few positions solidified and they could really contend in what looks like a winnable Central division. 

The main question marks going into this winter are SS, LF and our fifth starter.  Paul Janish is a wonder with his glove just not his bat.  However there is time, and he showed flashes at various times this season.  The Reds are no strangers to a slick fielding shortstop that didn’t always hit, Dave Concepcion anyone?  Concepcion was a career .267 hitter but made up for his lack of hitting and power by his defensive prowess.  Rolen is a huge upgrade at 3B over the inconsistent Encarnacion, especially when you factor in the leadership he bring to a very young clubhouse.  In leftfield a platoon of Gomes and Dickerson sounds pretty good until Heisey of Frazier are Major League ready. 

Recent reports on Reds.com say that Adam Rosales has been playing left field while in Mexico.  Sounds like he could become the next Ryan Freel with his versatility and non stop hustle.  He is a hard worker and seems to be a personality that any manager needs on his team.  Fifth starter is the tough one, until Volquez returns the Reds need to find a viable .500 pitcher to anchor the rotation, this is toughest hole to fill from within of all the Reds needs.

Finally if the Reds can find any takers to unload Corderos mega contract they should jump on it, even if it means they pay for part of the salary.  Nick Masset looks like a great possiblity closing games and maybe Jared Burton can handle the setup role if he is 100% healthy physically and mentally.

Just my two cents