Quote:OK.  I understand your concerns.  The jury is still out on the guy, of course, but I don't think these points are as so bad.  Obviously the coaching hire can't really be evalkuated yet.

 

Knoghton wasn't a scheme fit and the guy playing his position is looking pretty good.  Cox had the injury bug big time and Blackmon/Gratz are not any worse thus far (if Gratz can get back on the field.)

 

There's still time before the trade deadline and he said he'll answer the phone....  I wouldn't totally rule out another move. 

 

I don't really see anything  going on that would be considered "business as usual" besides the W/L column and it's too early in the makeover to pin that on Caldwell. 

 

Would you say that he's done fairly well with W.Blackmon, Alan Ball, SenDerrick Marks, and Clay Harbor as free agents?  Could you say that about Gene or Shack in one season? 

 

It's too early too know, but it looks like at least 4 of his draft picks have a future with the team as well.  I'm not worried yet. 

 

 

Yeah, I have liked some of the stuff Caldwell has done. Not going to lie about that...

 

I really don't have a good feeling about the Monroe deal though.....left a sour taste....I just think the entire handling of it was bungled - and "points were left on the field" to use a football analogy....

 

I also feel strongly about what I said about him not releasing Marcedes last offseason. 

 

I'll obviously give Caldwell more time....and I retract saying the Gene/ Shack thing....it was a heat of the moment comment. After cooler heads prevail, its far too early to say something like that. 

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