Taj Traded to the Mystics

[lattafan]

First they ask her to give her number to Parker and then they trade her to the Mystics! No respect I tell ya! Hope she's ok with the trade and moving back east. I guess this really is a business...any thoughts out there?

[tichayo]

I think this is good for Taj and good for the Mystics. The Sparks don't really need her any more, with Parker coming and Leslie coming back. Milton was a long-time Spark, and probably will fit in better. Meanwhile, Milton didn't want to be a Mystic, so Washington is well rid of her and her trick knee and her slashing elbows (she's not the equal of Leslie at elbow-throwing, but obviously she learned from the master)!

The Mystics really need Taj. Look at their roster. With Milton's departure, their most experienced player is Miller, with 5 years. It goes rapidly downhill from there, with the next experienced player having only 3 years, and all the rest less than that. Her experience will be invaluable. I think she'll be a good mentor for Sanford too. Her presence will make the Mystics a much better team, especially in the middle (where they've been weak) while Milton's with the Sparks will be nice but not all that important.

In addition, the Mystics got a first round draft choice next year!

So don't weep for Taj. She's the winner in this deal, and so is Washington!