It seems simple to me. Bruce is our RF, Stubbs is our CF...they are the future of our outfield. They may not produce at the plate as well as some people would like, but they will only learn by facing Major League pitchers every day. Their defense and speed never slumps...the two of them are a pitchers dream. So left field is our only dilemma, and then we need to pick our 4th and 5th outfielders. If we could afford another big bat, left field would be my choice as best place to spend the money. Since we've been told the Reds won't be dealing in the FA market this off-season I'll go with Gomes here...he's the only one with enough bat. On this defense oriented team, we absolutely must make up for any lack of hitting up the middle by selecting the best hitters possible in the corners. Gomes is still not enough, and he's definitely not what I'd call 'established', but he's the best we've got on our budget. I fear pitchers will eat him alive once he gets their attention. The only other feasible option, IMHO, is Votto in LF and Alonso at 1st base. That may be the future, but I don't think Alonso has proven himself ready yet...the odds are Gomes will flop and force this move around mid-season next year anyway.
My 4th and 5th outfielders would be Dickerson and Balentien. Ideally Balentien would be in AAA playing every day to develop, but such is the lot in life of guys who mature late...he has no options, his best use is as a 4th or 5th outfielder.
Heisey should stay in AAA and play every day. If he knocks down the door then we've got a nice trade decision to make, eh?
Nix will not be re-signed. Taveras should be sho...er, let go. It all seems self evident to me.