I don't think Reynolds wants to leave or anything like that, but it's put up or shut up time in terms of the front office and ownership. There have been gestures and even the start of signs towards committing to next year, but it's mostly talk right now. The bare minimum is extending him, but it's going to take at least one other ML bat as well. Paying market value for Haniger or (my preference) Mancini would go a long way, but we've never done it before, so I am not going to hold my breath.
The one thing I'd pump the brakes on is writing off all the prospects who have debuted this year. Not sure if that's a fair characterization, and I don't want to block questions about coaching or PD, but I do think development is non-linear and some players have shown good signs. It's definitely not enough to round out a roster, which is the main point, but I think some of the depth will stick to help out, and look better as they get better/if they are pushed into being less vital because another competent veteran is brought in.
For my money, the most urgent PD question is the status of the top prospects, primarily Davis and Gonzales, and especially Gonzales. For Davis, it's a question of staying on the field, but Gonzalaes has now had that question two years running, and a looming question of whether the hit tool is going to be there or not. Gonzo's floor was proclaimed with a high degree of confidence as at least being a low end regular, and while it's a little too early for doom and gloom, failing to convert on that is another big blow.
The pitching has been positive signs from a number of guys, but it barely needs to be said that a major injury to one of the main guys would be a huge setback.
