Who's In & Who's Out for 2012?

A position by position look at the decisions facing the Reds going into the Off-Season.

C
Ramon Hernandez-His contract is up. Are the Reds ready to give Mesoraco a starting spot? IN.

1B
Joey Votto-There have been many rumors about the possibility of Joey Votto being traded this Off-Season. A recent Cincinnati Enquirer article discusses this possibility. It still seems likely that Votto will be a Red in 2012. IN.

2B
Brandon Phillips-The Reds have a $12 million option for 2012. Phillips is definitely one of the best 2nd basemen in the game. IN. 


SS
Paul Janish-With Zack Cozart most likely taking over shortstop, Janish will probably not be a Red in 2012 says Hal McCoy. OUT.


3B
Aramis Ramirez-If Ramirez reaches free agency, the Reds could look at the possibility of sign him. However, with Rolen, Francisco, Fraiser and possibility of Alonso, it seems really unlikely that the Reds would sign him. OUT.


OF
Dave Sappelt-The rookie outfielder had up-and-downs. Will he be one of the Reds outfields in 2012? OUT.

Phillips, Cordero Discuss Contract Situations

Brandon Phillips and Francisco Cordero both have club options for next season. Neither know if they will be in a Reds uniform next season. The Front Office has been silent throughout the season about the future of either player. However, both players have voiced their opinion about the situation to the media.

Francisco Cordero, who has saved 30 games with a 2.37 ERA, has a $12 million option for next season. He has expressed his desire to remain in Cincinnati.

Brandon Phillips also has a $12 million option for next season. However, Phillips wants to sign a long term deal. He believes that, if the Reds truly feel that the All-Star 2nd Basemen is a part of their future, they will offer a long term deal. Several other Reds players have received long term deals, such as Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto. Phillips is hitting .300 with 12 HRs and 74 RBI.