Au revoir, Poodle Boy

["j.hironaka" <j.hironaka@unesco.org>]

At 14:27 03/08/01 -0400, Berry, Mark  S wrote:
>What the deal says is the Celtics feel Moiso is a complete bust. Because if
>you believe he's going to develop, you certainly don't trade him now when
>his value is lower than it ever has been or ever will be.

I actually think Moiso's perceived trade value may be higher now than it 
will be next summer, assuming he had stayed put in Boston.

Even with a few injuries to our bigmen, he was still too clueless to get 
minutes in the system. I was frankly expecting more of the same next year, 
and if that happens his market value moves from that of untapped lottery 
pick to that of just another veteran, slightly overpayed benchwarmer.

Still I'd agree that today's trades, both from the Philly and Boston 
perspectives, seem a bit odd. I have a hard time believing at this moment 
there will ever be a spot for McCleod on the 12-man roster this upcoming 
season, even factoring in injuries.

I also have a seriously hard time believing that Moiso will ever factor 
into any future Philly-Boston rivalry. Still, it is an excellent move for him.