Now that the World Series is over, expect a couple of things in the next week or so...
Dusty Baker still has to make an announcement on the rest of his staff
Adam Dunn's option will likely be picked up in the next week. Perhaps an extension? The team also has options on c Javier Valentin ($1.3 mil), 1b Scott Hatteberg ($1.85 mil), and lhp Eddie Guardado ($3 mil).
The Cy Young voting will be announced, and while Aaron Harang won't win it, it will be interesting to see if he gets any votes (I'd bet that he will get at least one third-place vote).
Speaking of voting, I wouldn't be surprised to see Dunn get an MVP vote or two (MVP voters have to vote for 10 players).
Will Brandon Phillips achieve the double of the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger? He should, but those are voted on by managers and coaches. And if you complain about BBWAA voting, go check out the track record of those guys.
And, I don't exactly see A-Rod as a Red. But man, can you imagine him in this park? Wow.