If we bring in a better CEO, someone who might even make the fans thing 'Now you're talking!', then surely Faulkner leaving will be seen as a positive, as it will have lead to the appointment of said person?
I personally think (hope) that Lerner has taken notice of many calls for a clear direction, lead by someone with a good plan, and is in the process of bringing in a CEO that we can get behind.
I would love to share your optimism but after the last 4/5 seasons Lerner is clearly not bothered and his latest statement is more bullshit to add to the mounds that we have already been fed.
Very little will happen IMO until we are sold and the sooner that happens the better.