I know it's summer, but we really don't have much new to discuss, do we?
My reaction to this is the same as I've expressed in the roster building thread and elsewhere:
I think this is Gorton's first year truly at the helm. I think he's said a lot of the right things (didn't like the quip about "you don't think we'll be competitive?" to Brooks, but then again that was for the record, and attributed; not quite the same as what he says off the record). I like that he
did not sign any big UFAs. I like that he
did sign depth guys and especially low-risk/low-probability/high-reward lottery tickets in the two young RHDs. I like that he reportedly made a play for the #4OA. I like that when that deal fell through, he didn't turn around and respond with panic moves.
Now it all comes down to what he does over the next 8 months.
I have hopeful confidence right now. It won't be confirmed until I see where we stand after the TDL.