Jocketty > Krivsky?

Question 1:

Anyone else surprised by this? I hope Krivsky was not. Nothing says "hey pal, you're on the hot seat" like hiring a "special adviser" in the off-season. Especially one whose track record far exceeds your own. The only way WK could have kept his job is for the Reds to be 17-4 at this point. Personally, I think it was getting swept by the Pirates that did it.

Question 2:

Will it make a difference this season? The Reds have a lot of money invested in the team that's on the field right now. Not many moves to make, unless he starts shipping out some big names and eating a ton of payroll.

Question 3:

Time to panic? I say no. We all knew there was a chance that this season was a setup for next year.

Thoughts?

ps. Bronson Arroyo...yikes!