This Reds team isn't good enough to contend

Forget about the recent surge the Reds made in August.
It’s time to think about next season.
Here’s what we learned about the 2007 Reds:
Brandon Phillips is a Gold Glove second baseman and one of the top hitting infielders in the league.
Scott Hatteberg is valuable with his ability to get on base consistently and drive in runs.
David Ross isn’t much of a hitter, but is a defensive stopper with his ability to throw runners out.
Edwin Encarnacion is inconsistent in the field and with the bat.
Jeff Keppinger can hit line drives in his sleep. He must play every day at third base or shortstop next year.
Josh Hamilton is amazing. He takes off four years and has still proven he has that special quality the way the ball explodes off his bat. He’s also a plus outfielder with a rocket arm.
Ken Griffey Jr. still has something left. And he actually stayed healthy.
Because of Adam Dunn’s power, he will draw the most trade interest. He still strikes out too much to be considered a clutch hitter.
Outfielder Jay Bruce is on the way and should reach the majors sometime next year. I saw him with Sarasota this summer and he reminded me of a young Austin Kearns.
Rookie starters Bobby Livingston and Phil Dumatrait aren’t ready for the majors.
Rookie phenom Homer Bailey can’t be penciled in for a starting spot next year.
The Reds’ relief pitching is horrible. It’s time to bite the bullet and release Todd Coffey. Mike Stanton also needs to be sent packing.
Rookie reliever Jared Burton showed plenty of promise. Rookie John Coutlangus also seems to have a future.
David Weathers had an excellent year and could be a great set-up man if a true closer is acquired.
Eddie Guardado is still a huge question mark.
Aaron Harang is a No. 1 quality starter.
Bronson Arroyo can be a quality No. 2 starter, but needs to do a better job locating his breaking pitch and show more confidence in his fastball.
The experiment of having Matt Belisle start didn’t work out and he needs to return to the bullpen.
In the end, the Reds need two more starters and at least three more relievers.
In order to get them, Dunn, Encarnacion and Hatteberg must be dangled as trade bait.
What we really have learned is once again this team isn’t good enough to contend.