Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that the Saabs aren't going anywhere until September, and slowly even then? Or possibly management wants to see how many will/would take extended TOWOP or HTL if/when they come out. Or maybe they've got something else worked out with Delta that would create a need for more pilots that they're keeping under wraps.
Who knows...
I just know that I picked up my application to become an international male model. Although it states that I'm not qualified...