PBA Trades, Releases, Sign-ups, Rumours (vol. II)

[nardy]

Meralco has five candidate coaches

Beth Celis

In Huddle

First Posted 12:09:04 04/08/2010


Filed Under: Basketball, PBA, Meralco, Coaches

Meralco has five candidate coaches (http://www.inquirer.net/sports/articles/Meralco-has-five-candidate-coaches.html)

I WANTED to give myself a pat on the back. The short list of candidates for Meralco head coach which I got from an insider is almost identical to my own short list, which I made known in this column some weeks ago.
My unimpeachable source gave me five names: Norman Black, Ryan Gregorio, Frankie Lim, Boyet Fernandez “and even Chot Reyes.”
I was almost a hundred percent accurate in my guesswork, except that I missed one name, that of Boyet Fernandez, who has replaced Aboy Castro as head coach of the UP Maroons in the UAAP. The Maroons are being sponsored by Meralco this season.
My source said he expects the Meralco team to be presented to the public as soon as the company’s application for membership is formally accepted by the PBA board, which meets on Aug. 10. He said the grand launch will most likely happen at the end of this month, just before the annual PBA rookie draft.
“The Meralco lineup may not yet be complete at this time but for sure the coaching staff will be presented at the launch,” the insider said.
* * *
Nobody could confirm exactly what spewed out of Fred Uytengsu’s well-contoured lips close to halftime of last Sunday’s Alaska-Talk ‘N Text game, but photographers within earshot swore he challenged Texter Mark Yee to a fight.
From about three rows up at ringside, a fuming Fred made a dash to the table officials’ row to get his message across to Yee, who intentionally blocked a driving Larry Fonacier with his butt.
Larry hit the floor hard, incurring the ire of Fred, who would not let the dirty tactic pass.
A player agent said he saw Yee place his forefinger on his lips, as if asking Fred to be silent.
If dirty fingers could kill, Fred should be dead by now. He was the target of two machine guns fired by a high ranking official from the opposite camp as he was yelling on the floor.
* * *
At the close of office hours yesterday, the number of applicants to the annual PBA rookie draft rose to 44. According to PBA media bureau chief Williue Marcial, with still so many rookies knocking on their doors, they might extend the deadline a few more days.
Among the last to file their application were slam-dunk kings Elmer Espiritu of the University of the East and Rey Francis Guevarra of Letran, accompanied by their agent Charlie Dy.
According to Charlie, the 6-foot-4 Esoiritu was the UAAP/NCAA all-star slam dunk champ in 2006 and 2008. He was also in the 2009 UAAP mythical team and was voted defensive player of the season. He played for various PBL teams and for the RP Patriots in the ABL.
The 6-3 Guevarra was also UAAP/NCAA all-star slam dunk champion in 2005 and 2007. He suited up for Bacchus and Toyota Otis in the PBL where he also won the slam dunk competition in 2006.
He now plays for Smart Gilas Pilipinas. The Stankovic Cup which will be staged in Lebanon on Aug. 7 to 15 will be his last stint with the national squad.

[nardy]

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSports.htm?f=2010/august/4/sports7.isx&d=2010/august/4

Pardo: No massive shakeup for Derby Ace by Jeric Lopez

THERE will be no massive changes in the B-MEG Derby Ace camp in the off season.



B-MEG board governor Rene Pardo said that the team is happy with what the Llamados had achieved this season and that their core will remain intact for next season’s campaign.



“We’ll keep the core of our team and we will all together defend our all-Filipino Cup crown,” said Pardo.



Contrary to speculations that there might be some significant changes in the team’s roster, Pardo said the Llamados will be back in full force next season without necessarily tinkering with the current roster.



Pardo denied that they are looking to acquire former league most valuable player Willie Miller from sister team Ginebra in a three-way deal. He added that they also have no plans in shipping long-time forward Kerby Raymundo to the Kings.



“Our team will be intact for next season. There will be no significant changes when it comes to personnel,” Pardo said.



Pardo, though, said B-MEG hopes to grab a promising young player to further boost their squad during the draft.



Derby Ace is also working on renewing the contracts of at least six players in its present line-up, namely ace-gunner and most valuable player candidate James Yap, Roger Yap, Don Allado, Rafi Reavis, Rommel Adducul and Chris Timberlake.



Despite losing to San Miguel Beer in their semifinal series, Pardo said the Llamados still had a great season overall.



“We offer no excuses. San Miguel is a strong team and the better team won. We fought the good fight and kept the faith. The 63 games we played took its toll on the boys but they fought to the last second of the game. I’m proud of my boys.”


B-MEG, formerly Purefoods, captured the coveted Philippine Cup title via a sweep against Alaska last March and still managed to take the powerful Beermen to six games in their semifinal clash despite being undermanned.
Head coach Ryan Gregorio said he also feels proud of what his team had achieved this season.



"Despite coming up short in our desire to win another title, I believe that we truly had a memorable and magical season. The 41 wins that we have so far broke the all-time franchise record for most number of wins in a season, which was 39, established in 1993," said Gregorio.



”This current Purefoods/B-MEG roster has distinguished itself as one of the best teams ever assembled by the organization and I am so proud to be a part of it,” Gregorio said.

[capitantiago]

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSports.htm?f=2010/august/4/sports7.isx&d=2010/august/4

Pardo: No massive shakeup for Derby Ace by Jeric Lopez

THERE will be no massive changes in the B-MEG Derby Ace camp in the off season.



B-MEG board governor Rene Pardo said that the team is happy with what the Llamados had achieved this season and that their core will remain intact for next season’s campaign.



“We’ll keep the core of our team and we will all together defend our all-Filipino Cup crown,” said Pardo.



Contrary to speculations that there might be some significant changes in the team’s roster, Pardo said the Llamados will be back in full force next season without necessarily tinkering with the current roster.



Pardo denied that they are looking to acquire former league most valuable player Willie Miller from sister team Ginebra in a three-way deal. He added that they also have no plans in shipping long-time forward Kerby Raymundo to the Kings.



“Our team will be intact for next season. There will be no significant changes when it comes to personnel,” Pardo said.



Pardo, though, said B-MEG hopes to grab a promising young player to further boost their squad during the draft.



Derby Ace is also working on renewing the contracts of at least six players in its present line-up, namely ace-gunner and most valuable player candidate James Yap, Roger Yap, Don Allado, Rafi Reavis, Rommel Adducul and Chris Timberlake.



Despite losing to San Miguel Beer in their semifinal series, Pardo said the Llamados still had a great season overall.



“We offer no excuses. San Miguel is a strong team and the better team won. We fought the good fight and kept the faith. The 63 games we played took its toll on the boys but they fought to the last second of the game. I’m proud of my boys.”


B-MEG, formerly Purefoods, captured the coveted Philippine Cup title via a sweep against Alaska last March and still managed to take the powerful Beermen to six games in their semifinal clash despite being undermanned.
Head coach Ryan Gregorio said he also feels proud of what his team had achieved this season.



"Despite coming up short in our desire to win another title, I believe that we truly had a memorable and magical season. The 41 wins that we have so far broke the all-time franchise record for most number of wins in a season, which was 39, established in 1993," said Gregorio.



”This current Purefoods/B-MEG roster has distinguished itself as one of the best teams ever assembled by the organization and I am so proud to be a part of it,” Gregorio said.

Elmer Espiritu or Nonoy Baclao will be a good addition to the team.

[nardy]

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What’s the future of Ginebra?

http://0.gravatar.com/avatar/03e69763f2d27c5e9b238518e6cfbbbd?s=80&d=http%3A%2F%2F0.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fad516503a 11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536%3Fs%3D80&r=G By Patricia Bermudez-Hizon – August 4th, 2010

http://yfittopostblogph.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/600yahoo_pbaginebra.jpg?w=600 The Score by Patricia Bermudez-Hizon
Special to Yahoo! Southeast Asia

Coach Jong Uichico is soon set to discuss the future of not just the players, but the job security of the entire coaching staff of the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings.



“You’re only as good as your last performance. Maybe they weren’t satisfied, specially the fans with the performance in the last year, not considering what we did in the past 3 years,” Uichico said.



There are only a handful of players that still have existing contracts like Yancy De Ocampo who has one season, Rudy Hatfield with another conference left, Enrico Villanueva and recently renewed JC Intal.



The ones with expired contracts are Ronald Tubid, Willie Miller, Erik Menk, Sunday Salvacion, Willie Wilson, Junthy Valenzuela, John Ferriols, Celino Cruz, and Kevin White. Although Mark Caguioa and Jay Jay Helterbrand are also part of that list, it is likely that they will be reinstated in the roster.



“We haven’t sat down with management on the composition of the team –who will be renewed or retained,” Coach Uichico added. “But I’d like to retain as much as possible everyone. We can’t get anybody in the draft or trades as of this time so we’d like to renew players.”


The Gin Kings have two picks in the first round for the upcoming draft, which includes San Miguel’s pick.



“I think at this point we should renew everybody because we don’t know what will happen one month from now. We might not get any players.” Add to that, Coach Uichico said that everyone in the line up during the last conference did very well.



After the semi-finals, the powers that be will meet and discuss the future of the team. “There are many speculations right now but really it’s up to management”. Coach Uichico added that for him, he is striving to win all the time, but there are so many other variables. “Only thing you can do is try your best.”

[Joe Yabuki]

with lots of teams lacking draft picks this season, I am expecting huge competition in the free agency market.

[bognut]

Coca-Cola drops PBA brand name for Powerade
8/04/2010 | PBA, Smart Gilas | 0 comments »

source: Rey Joble | gmanews.tv

After bankrolling the all-pro national men’s basketball team to the 2009 FIBA Asia Men’s Basketball Championship in Tianjin, China, Powerade wants to make it to mainstream basketball event in the country.

Beginning next season, the red and white colors of Coca-Cola will give way to the blue shade of Powerade after the team management decided to carry the energy drink brand for the Philippine Basketball Association’s 36th season.

Coca-Cola Philippines’ vice president for communications and PBA board governor JB Baylon told GMANews.TV that it’s about time Powerade makes its presence felt in mainstream sports, particularly basketball.

“We want to align Powerade as a brand for sports," said Baylon. “That’s why, we will be carrying Powerade beginning next season."

Powerade already made its presence felt in the international basketball scene when it became sponsor in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2009 FIBA Asia when it bankrolled the all-pro RP team of coach Yeng Guiao.

Coca-Cola has had its runs of success in its early seasons in the PBA, winning championships in their first two years under Chot Reyes.

Since then, the team struggled and barely made it past the elimination round most of the time.

Maybe, changing the team’s name and carrying a new brand would somehow change the squad’s fortune.

Powerade head coach Bo Perasol said in a telephone interview that they are now thinking whether to continue carrying the moniker Tigers or a brand new one known as Raiders.

“I think Raiders look more suited as a moniker since we’re carrying Powerade," said Perasol, who added that they are shoring up their roster with free agent players in the absence of a first-round draft choice.

“We don’t have a first-round draftee, which is why, we will target players from the free agent list." - GMANews.TV

Powerade Raiders?

hmmm after the conference they'll be renamed Powerade Raided... :o

[capitantiago]

Powerade Raiders?

hmmm after the conference they'll be renamed Powerade Raided... :o

they should stop using monikers.
Powerade is enough.
Purefoods is more than enough and so are the rest of the PBA teams.
Filipinos are so fond of titles, aliases, monikers and the likes.

[durden_tyler]

they should stop using monikers.
Powerade is enough.
Purefoods is more than enough and so are the rest of the PBA teams.
Filipinos are so fond of titles, aliases, monikers and the likes.

i agree. It's not like it's not pure exposure for product names, eh? i mean why call Alaska as Aces when you want that name recall at it's best by calling them Alaska! (Same thing can be said for all other 9 teams)

As mentioned many times our league have a tendency to sound a sell-out because of the team names itself but it's the nature of the beast and it's what works for these companies.

[b3lowzro]

i agree. It's not like it's not pure exposure for product names, eh? i mean why call Alaska as Aces when you want that name recall at it's best by calling them Alaska! (Same thing can be said for all other 9 teams)

As mentioned many times our league have a tendency to sound a sell-out because of the team names itself but it's the nature of the beast and it's what works for these companies.

I miss those old school 90's jerseys of the teams (especially with alaska), no arte, simple yet classy.

[capitantiago]

i agree. It's not like it's not pure exposure for product names, eh? i mean why call Alaska as Aces when you want that name recall at it's best by calling them Alaska! (Same thing can be said for all other 9 teams)

As mentioned many times our league have a tendency to sound a sell-out because of the team names itself but it's the nature of the beast and it's what works for these companies.

One of the ugliest unis in the PBA right now is SMB. :D:D:D
why? because even its back, it has a design. lol
i miss the first 3 unis of purefoods. its first jersey was one of the best in the league, copied mostly by inter-barangay teams. lol

[durden_tyler]

One of the ugliest unis in the PBA right now is SMB. :D:D:D
why? because even its back, it has a design. lol
i miss the first 3 unis of purefoods. its first jersey was one of the best in the league, copied mostly by inter-barangay teams. lol

It's fugly alright. But why do you have that fugly SMB logo for your sig? :D :D :D

[saints13]

One of the ugliest unis in the PBA right now is SMB. :D:D:D
why? because even its back, it has a design. lol
i miss the first 3 unis of purefoods. its first jersey was one of the best in the league, copied mostly by inter-barangay teams. lol

SMB jersey looks fine for me and arguably done in good taste compared to the other jerseys. Notable ugly jersey is the one that ROS is using.

[capitantiago]

It's fugly alright. But why do you have that fugly SMB logo for your sig? :D :D :D

lol 'cause i just honored the wager, man! lol

seriously, it has too many elements. and that logo, it is not web design-friendly.

even the most seasoned web designer may find it hard to fit it in his design.

[capitantiago]

SMB jersey looks fine for me and arguably done in good taste compared to the other jerseys. Notable ugly jersey is the one that ROS is using.

as for ROS', a surfer must have designed that one. lol

[b3lowzro]

lol 'cause i just honored the wager, man! lol

seriously, it has too many elements. and that logo, it is not web design-friendly.

even the most seasoned web designer may find it hard to fit it in his design.

you should take the context of its time, between late 90's and early 00's i admit that most NBA teams that they try to imitate do have sucky logos.

[silverwing]

Now im looking forward to the roaster of MERALCO and its logo, i hope it would be a competitive roasters, there are lot of free agents, wiw reshuffle might happen this upcoming conference teams.

[semikotne]

Now im looking forward to the roaster of MERALCO and its logo, i hope it would be a competitive roasters, there are lot of free agents, wiw reshuffle might happen this upcoming conference teams.

Me too.. but I'm also excited to see their muse in the next conference:rolleyes::rolleyes:

I'm hoping its VOLTA (Ms. Ai Ai)... Ooopps, sorry Mascot pala hindi muse... :D:D

[Cryotek]

I just heard that Jay-R Reyes of RoSE is targeted by one team from SMC umbrella.

[capitantiago]

I just heard that Jay-R Reyes of RoSE is targeted by one team from SMC umbrella.

It's BGK. Matagal na.

[nardy]

It's BGK. Matagal na.

he could be a let go as Gabe, Sol and Ty have expired contracts and I expect Gabe and Sol to ask for the moon as in a long-term contract since many teams would try to pry them out of ROS.

I am not sure if Asian Coatings Philippines have that kind of money of giving 3 players with Max PBA contracts. (350K/mo or 4.6M/yr)

[thayil]

Powerade Raiders?

hmmm after the conference they'll be renamed Powerade Raided... :o

how bout POWERADE RANGERS?

[capitantiago]

he could be a let go as Gabe, Sol and Ty have expired contracts and I expect Gabe and Sol to ask for the moon as in a long-term contract since many teams would try to pry them out of ROS.

I am not sure if Asian Coatings Philippines have that kind of money of giving 3 players with Max PBA contracts. (350K/mo or 4.6M/yr)

yes. gabe and sol are worth the max money.
reyes? no way. he hasn't proved anything.
and may not at all.

[bognut]

how bout POWERADE RANGERS?

pwede! i hope they dont wear helmets during games. :o

[nardy]

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24 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/20687282142) via web

[Cryotek]

Air21 and Rain or Shine provided a quick remedy in shoring up their respective rosters before the start of the coming Philippine Basketball Association Rookie Draft this month.

The Express and the Elasto Painters primed themselves up in getting the best talent available in the coming Rookie Draft by addressing their immediate needs with the first post-season trade over the weekend.

The Express sent bruising forward Doug Kramer to the Elasto Painters in exchange for guard Marcy Arellano.

Rain or Shine co-team owner Terry Que confirmed the news to GMANews.TV.

“It was sealed during the get-together of our past and present players," said Que. “We really need a big man, so I guess Kramer will be a big help for us. It’s a good trade for both teams."

Air21 coach Yeng Guiao said in a previous interview that his team will use the draft to get a quality point guard as backup for Wynne Arboleda.

The team has three first-round picks, but has already given up its second overall choice to B-Meg Derby Ace during a multi-player trade early this season. The trade saw Raffi Reavis, Paul Artadi and Chris Timberlake being shipped to the eventual Philippine Cup champions.

With the acquisition of Arellano, a dependable quarterback from University of the East, who played limited with Rain or Shine, the Express might target a quality frontliner.

Rabeh Al Husseini, a 6-foot-7 slotman, who played for Smart-Gilas and Ateneo, is undoubtedly the best big man in the lot, but he is also being eyed by Talk N Text.

The Tropang Texters, who failed to advance past the finals of the two conferences this season despite having a talent-laden squad, are seeking a legitimate center.

Officially, Barako Bull owns the No.1 pick, which was obtained by Talk N Text, while Air21 is lined up as second. But the Express won the lottery pick.

This means that B-Meg Derby Ace, which has already secured the Express' No.2 pick, will be picking first in the coming Rookie Draft.

Other frontliners who are expected to be under the radar of teams picking in the first round are Nonoy Baclao, also a member of the Ateneo’s back-to-back champion squads, as well as Elmer Espiritu and Pari Llagas of University of the East. - GMANews.TV

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/198090/air21-ros-agree-on-post-season-trade-marcy-doug-switch-teams

[ariel_muhlach]

http://www.inquirer.net/sports/articles/Fit-of-rage-by-PBA-coach.html

Fit of rage by PBA coach
Beth Celis
In Huddle
First Posted 11:08:10 07/08/2010

Filed Under: PBA Coach, Basketball, Abet Guidaben,

AT FIRST, the picture that formed in my mind when the incident was being reported to me was of this PBA coach pulling the uniform of his cager by the collar in a fit of rage in the last seconds of their game two Fridays ago.

Eyewitnesses said this happened right in front of the players’ bench and in full view of coliseum spectators. Right before their very eyes, the coach squeezed the collar of the player’s uniform so tightly it nearly choked him.

Then the coach released his hold on the player’s collar and gave him a hard push.

After the game, the television crew, who probably saw the act of violence, rushed to the dugout. They caught the cager in tears.

An insider said the coach must have gone to the deep end because the
cager wasn’t playing his usual energetic, never-say-die game.
“Walang gana, kaya nagalit si coach.”

As it turned out, the eyewitness account was a bit exaggerated. The report was accurate, except for the part where the cager was said to be choking to the point of asphyxiation.

The cager never gasped for breath and while the threads of his jersey may have loosened somewhat, he was still able to wear it in a succeeding game.

* * *

Update on Abet Guidaben from New Jersey: The PBA legend has been temporarily discharged from Newark’s University Hospital, with instructions from his doctors to return after two weeks for his thymus gland operation. The thymus gland is the organ inhibiting the function of Abet’s antibodies.
Myasthenia Gravis has restricted Abet’s movements, making the simple act of talking and lifting his arm a tedious and tiring process.

Worse, while Abet was battling a potentially fatal disease, his wife Maridol had to undergo a hip replacement operation, and will be needing medical attention herself for months.

Maridol will be in crutches or confined to a wheelchair as she recuperates.
San Miguel Corp. president/CEO Ramon Ang was the first to respond to Ruffy Ignacio’s (PBA Legends Foundation USA sec-gen) plea for financial assistance to the Guidabens.

Without much fuss or fanfare, Mr. Ang signed a check for $5,000 and had it sent to the cager, who once played for San Miguel Beer until he was traded for Ramon Fernandez.

* * *

After coming close to a first-ever women’s international basketball title in the 2008 Fiba-Asia Under 18 competition in Medan, Indonesia, losing only to Kazakhstan by three points, the country’s youth basketball program for women seems to have regressed.

After 2008, the Philippines suffered successive debacles in the Fiba-Asia Under-16, Under-18 and the Asean Schools Youth competitions under a new coaching staff and sponsor.

In the 2009 Fiba-Asia Under-16, RP lost to both China and Chinese-Taipei by almost a hundred points and to India by 27 points. In the 2010 Fiba-Asia Under-18 in Thailand, the Pinay cagers were mauled by host Thailand, 86-22, in a game where our team was rendered scoreless in the fourth quarter.

The 64-point blowout is by far the biggest winning margin by a Thai team versus the Philippines at any level. A second loss came at the hands of India, a 25-point rout.

If it’s any consolation, the Philippines won three games versus patsies Syria, Sri Lanka and Laos, which started playing organized basketball only two months before the tournament.

More recently at the 2010 Asean Schools Youth Championship, the same team lost by 19 points to Indonesia and consequently failed to land in the top 3. This loss is the first-ever by a Philippine women’s team against Indonesia.

Compared to women’s basketball, the country’s program for men’s basketball is better, considering that it has not regressed. But it has remained stagnant, failing to develop and progress despite the massive support and funding it gets from various entities.

[nardy]

TOTAL FACE LIFT (http://patriciahizon.blogspot.com/2010/08/total-face-lift.html)


Total Face Lift

This one team will go through a total face lift…


http://patriciahizon.blogspot.com/2010/08/total-face-lift.html

Locker Room (http://patriciahizon.blogspot.com/)


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Its mentor was STRUCK BY LIGHTNING and said his goodbyes yesterday.

Next in line is a man with A VALIANT VISION.

More than that, their identity changes. They were not the underdogs, but now they’ll be FUELED UP even more to be a champion squad that they were in the last chapter.

They were uprooted because STOCKS have been changed and their mother CREATED A NEW HOME and is in it 80%. They sold their old home along with many other things.


It’s a total face lift.

[Silent Killer]

TOTAL FACE LIFT (http://patriciahizon.blogspot.com/2010/08/total-face-lift.html)


Total Face Lift

This one team will go through a total face lift…


http://patriciahizon.blogspot.com/2010/08/total-face-lift.html

Locker Room (http://patriciahizon.blogspot.com/)


By: Patricia Bermudez-Hizon http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_17eMWwUaS3Y/SOG4ElBAQTI/AAAAAAAAABc/laq3CbJRM_I/S240/DSC_0160.JPG



Its mentor was STRUCK BY LIGHTNING and said his goodbyes yesterday.

Next in line is a man with A VALIANT VISION.

More than that, their identity changes. They were not the underdogs, but now they’ll be FUELED UP even more to be a champion squad that they were in the last chapter.

They were uprooted because STOCKS have been changed and their mother CREATED A NEW HOME and is in it 80%. They sold their old home along with many other things.


It’s a total face lift.

SLR-Meralco?

[KevinDurant]

Next in line is a man with A VALIANT VISION.

who is this guy?

[kerouac82]

TOTAL FACE LIFT (http://patriciahizon.blogspot.com/2010/08/total-face-lift.html)


Total Face Lift

This one team will go through a total face lift…


http://patriciahizon.blogspot.com/2010/08/total-face-lift.html

Locker Room (http://patriciahizon.blogspot.com/)


By: Patricia Bermudez-Hizon http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_17eMWwUaS3Y/SOG4ElBAQTI/AAAAAAAAABc/laq3CbJRM_I/S240/DSC_0160.JPG



Its mentor was STRUCK BY LIGHTNING and said his goodbyes yesterday.

Next in line is a man with A VALIANT VISION.

More than that, their identity changes. They were not the underdogs, but now they’ll be FUELED UP even more to be a champion squad that they were in the last chapter.

They were uprooted because STOCKS have been changed and their mother CREATED A NEW HOME and is in it 80%. They sold their old home along with many other things.


It’s a total face lift.

Looks like Coach Gregorio will be moving to the soon-to-be Meralco franchise. And the Llamados will no longer be known by that name. I guess something that has to do with real estate (yet again), but not Sta Lucia.

As for the new "valiant vision" coach, I'm utterly clueless :D

[reamily]

Looks like Coach Gregorio will be moving to the soon-to-be Meralco franchise. And the Llamados will no longer be known by that name. I guess something that has to do with real estate (yet again), but not Sta Lucia.

As for the new "valiant vision" coach, I'm utterly clueless :D

is phoenix fuel a smc company no it is petron:D

[reamily]

if the rumors is true will see mvp get the last of the gregorio's all of them now are under in mvp payrolls:D

[lovejones]

Lemme try this:


Its mentor was STRUCK BY LIGHTNING and said his goodbyes yesterday.

Ryan Gregorio / Jong Uichico now joining MERALCO?


Next in line is a man with A VALIANT VISION.

i give up :confused:

[C2Hamm]

i wanna join in the fun of speculations. JR reyes for quinahan and dillinger.

[capitantiago]

Lemme try this:



Ryan Gregorio / Jong Uichico now joining MERALCO?



i give up :confused:

valiant vision?

gallent sounds like gallant which is synonym of valiant.
vision? he has that visual thing right?

[capitantiago]

Looks like Coach Gregorio will be moving to the soon-to-be Meralco franchise. And the Llamados will no longer be known by that name. I guess something that has to do with real estate (yet again), but not Sta Lucia.

As for the new "valiant vision" coach, I'm utterly clueless :D

lightning? there's a lightning in the corporate logo of meralco and ryan has been long rumored to be considered as the meralco power increasers mentor.

also, he will join his two brothers, pato (smart sports head) and allan (smart gilas asst. coach) in the mvp camp.

fueled up? could be petron since smc group owns it.


they’ll be FUELED UP even more to be a champion squad that they were in the last chapter.

they own the no. 1 pick in the coming draft, right?

[nardy]

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Purefoods out of PBA as new owners take over

Rey Joble, GMANews.TV
08/10/2010 | 12 MN

Purefoods, a household name in processed meat products, is bidding the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) goodbye. And its departure will certainly leave many of its basketball fans heartbroken.

A highly-placed source from San Miguel/Purefoods told GMANews.TV that the well-known food processing company was already sold to a group headed by Butch Campos' Del Monte Pacific Ltd. and Ricardo Po's Century Pacific Group of Companies.

Campos, is the son of United Laboratories (Unilab) founder Jose Yao "JY" Campos, and Po's group won the bidding over another interested conglomerate, the Gokongwei-owned Universal Robina Corporation (URC).

"(Unilab) and Centuray Pacific Group has won the bidding and will take over the Purefoods company," said the source who requested anonymity.

The amount of the deal wasn't disclosed but the same source added that the Unilab Group has already purchased 100% of Purefoods' ownership, excluding the basketball team.

This means that San Miguel Corporation (SMC), which owns Purefoods' PBA franchise, will keep its third team in the pro league, only that it needs to carry a different brand this time.

Purefoods carried a new brand name in the Fiesta Cup, the B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados, an animal feed product.

But how does it affect the departure of the league’s second most popular team?

Blogger Jaemark Tordecilla of firequinito.com, who grew up watching Purefoods' games from the time of four-time MVP Alvin Patrimonio all the way to the squad's current superstar, James Yap, believes the departure of Purefoods - the brand name - will have tremendous impact on its big number of fans.

"If news of Purefoods' departure is true, then it's a sad day for the fans of one of the two most popular teams in the PBA. I've been rooting for the team since 1988. But if the team remains intact and the faces of the franchise – Alvin Patrimonio and James Yap – remain with the team, then most fans will probably remain rooting for the squad. Fans follow players and it has happened before," said Tordecilla.

Tordecilla cited the case of Toyota, which disbanded at the end of the 1983 season. Most of their fans started to root for different teams.

Robert Jaworski and Francis Arnaiz went to Gilbey's Gin owned by the old Palanca franchise.

Gilbey's Gin later became Ginebra, which later on became the PBA's crowd darling with Jaworski as its leader.

Another popular Toyota player, Mon Fernandez, went to different teams – Beer Hausen/Manila Beer, Tanduay, Purefoods and San Miguel and enjoyed his own popularity.

"Tanduay fans became Purefoods' fans when the Ayalas bought the old Elizalde franchise," said Tordecilla.

Jay P. Mercado, a resident basketball historian of MYPBA.com, backed up Tordecilla's views.

"It will definitely have a big impact on its fans. The brand is already part of the fans' mainstream. Other companies under San Miguel Corporation, like Petron, may take over, but it won't have the same luster, at least, not now," said Mercado.

"But they made a good move by naming Purefoods as B-Meg this conference. They did a great job testing the waters and reducing the impact," added Mercado.

In 2001, SMC acquired Purefoods after the Ayala Group of Companies focused on telecommunications and gave up the food business.

As SMC's third team, Purefoods has kept its growing number of followers with Patrimonio and Yap serving as the faces of the franchise.

With the new owners of the company not interested on running a basketball team, Purefoods' PBA franchise was left out from the sale.

SMC is expected to come out with a new brand name to be carried by a team that won this season’s Philippine Cup and bannered by holdovers like Yap, team captain Kerby Raymundo, Marc Pingris, Paul Artadi, Roger Yap, Raffi Reavis, top Rookie of the Year candidate Rico Maierhofer, KG Canaleta, Don Allado and Peter June Simon, among others.

The team also owns this year's top overall pick in the coming PBA Rookie Draft.

GMANews.TV tried to get the side of league chairman and team board governor Rene Pardo as well as team manager Alvin Patrimonio and head coach Ryan Gregorio, but our calls weren’t answered. - JVP, GMANews.TV

[nardy]

First to go is Purefoods .....

from Twitter:
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RT @gmanewstv (http://twitter.com/gmanewstv) Purefoods out of PBA as new owners take over - Sports - GMANews.TV - Official Websit.. http://bit.ly/dD0Mgo
4 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/ReyJoble/status/20725606918) via TweetMeme (http://tweetmeme.com/)

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RT @gmanewstv (http://twitter.com/gmanewstv) PBA to approve Meralco entry; Ryan to join new squad - Sports - GMANews.TV - Officia.. http://bit.ly/bkpzqZ
1 minute ago (http://twitter.com/ReyJoble/status/20726633123) via TweetMeme (http://tweetmeme.com/)

And am sorry but next would be Ginebra.
With San Miguel diversifying and changing its core business ..... Will the PBA survive without its 2 most popular teams .... bye-bye Purefoods and Ginebra.

[nardy]

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PBA to approve Meralco entry; Gregorio to coach new squad

08/10/2010 | 01:33 AM B

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is expected to approve Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) entry as the newest member of the country's premier professional league when the board meets on Tuesday.

PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios told GMANews.TV that Meralco, which will take over the old Sta. Lucia franchise, has already submitted documents regarding its participation.

Asked whether a voting is needed to allow Meralco's entry, Barrios said it's not necessary.

"I don’t think we still need to divide the house regarding this matter. If there would be queries, then they will be free to ask," said Barrios in a telephone interview. "But the board will take a look on all the documents submitted by the applying member."

Once approved, Meralco will be the 10th team in the league, taking over the Sta. Lucia franchise.

But Meralco’s entry will most likely be questioned whether its participation will be as sister team of Talk 'N Text or a separate company.

Businessman/sportsman Manny V. Pangilinan has controlling shares on both Meralco and Talk 'N Text.

"Whether Meralco will be a sister team of Talk 'N Text or will join as a separate company will also be discussed in the meeting," added Barrios.

New world awaits 3-time champion coach

Norman Black, Chot Reyes, Frankie Lim and even Rajko Toroman. These are some of the notable coaches under Pangilinan's stable.

But Ryan Gregorio, a name from a rival club, was reportedly chosen among a short list of candidates to lead a squad out to relive its basketball glory.

An unimpeachable source from the company disclosed that Gregorio is set to handle the squad for the next five years.

The eloquent mentor is also expected to head the basketball operations and will also be delegated to hold a key position in the company where he will serve as one of its top executives who will be tasked to lead the group's sports development.

"The good thing about the position of coach Ryan is that he won't just serve as a coach, but will also work as an employee. He will be given a guaranteed contract as coach while his managerial skills will also be tested," said the source.

GMANews.TV tried to get Gregorio's side for confirmation but our calls were not answered. - JVP, Rey Joble, GMANews.TV

[Cool Cat]

valiant vision?

gallent sounds like gallant which is synonym of valiant.
vision? he has that visual thing right?

Next Coach of renamed derby ace (Phoenix Fuel): George Gallant

[capitantiago]

Next Coach of renamed derby ace (Phoenix Fuel): George Gallant

That should be Petron.

[Silent Killer]

That should be Petron.

or Ronnie Magsanoc

[nardy]

Next Coach of renamed derby ace (Phoenix Fuel): George Gallant

huh ?????? Phoenix Fuel is a direct competitor of Petron which is owned by San Miguel.

[nardy]

from Twitter:

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Its final/confirmd -- Ryan Gregorio leaving B-Meg DerbyAce to handle not jst Meralco PBA tm but its sports advocacy programs for d nxt 5 yrs
about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/20776579983) via web

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Still no word on who will take over coach Ryan's post at B-Meg but for sure it will b from w/in d SMB coaching family. Who do u think?
about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/20777208675) via TweetDeck (http://www.tweetdeck.com/)

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And we shld know after d Fiesta Finals.
about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/20777219576) via TweetDeck (http://www.tweetdeck.com/)

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I think a coach rigodon is in d works as far as d SMC tms are concerned. about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/20777236485) via TweetDeck (http://www.tweetdeck.com/)

http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/1054833185/fmango_obamicon_normal.JPG (http://twitter.com/fmango) fmango (http://twitter.com/fmango)
Ur guess is as good sa mine tweeps ;-)
about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/20777497951) via TweetDeck (http://www.tweetdeck.com/)

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@fmango (http://twitter.com/fmango) My guess, Jong Uichico to Petron/B-MEG, Siot to Ginebra, Ato to SMB
about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/ReyJoble/status/20777509327) via web in reply to fmango (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/20777208675)

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Meralco and Petron join the PBA. Goodbye, B-Meg/Purefoods and Sta. Lucia.
about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/james_ty/status/20778273880) via web

[Beastly]

From Sir Than/ SMC Insider

The Company is planning to Promote this PBA coach to Higher Level Management Position starting next season...

We might see Ping Pongs & See Saws next season as well as Baptism of Fire!

...It will be an exciting Off-Season from Players to Coaching Staff's...

Lets start with a player, still in his prime, belong to a Top 3 strongest team in the PBA right now...already asked permission from his mother team to play for another team next season thru trade. - this according to his agent/manager


My guess on the bolded one is either Kwill or Mac Mac Cardona

[nardy]

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Purefoods bids the PBA goodbye, Ryan Gregorio transfers to Meralco (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html)

I’d just barely landed in Manila when Rey Joble called me up last night to call me with the big news: San Miguel Corporation had sold its Purefoods business to a venture composed of Del Monte and Century, but the PBA franchise was not part of the deal. The sale has been expected for months (http://firequinito.com/archives/358-New-investors-for-San-Miguel-Pure-Foods-known-soon.html), but the fact that the team was not part of a sale came as a bit of a surprise.

The move effectively marks the end of the franchise’s stint in the Philippine Basketball Association, of which it has been a member since 1988. With SMC retaining control of the ballclub, it is expected that the team will be carrying another brand name under the San Miguel umbrella, such as Petron.

Joble’s story on GMANews.TV contains my reaction to the move (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/198183/storied-purefoods-out-of-pba-as-new-owners-take-over):

“If news of Purefoods' departure is true, then it's a sad day for the fans of one of the two most popular teams in the PBA. I've been rooting for the team since 1988. But if the team remains intact and the faces of the franchise – Alvin Patrimonio and James Yap – remain with the team, then most fans will probably continue rooting for the squad. Fans follow players and it has happened before,” said Tordecilla.

Tordecilla cited the case of Toyota, which disbanded at the end of the 1983 season. Most of their fans started to root for different teams.

Robert Jaworski and Francis Arnaiz went to Gilbey’s Gin owned by the old Palanca franchise.

Gilbey’s Gin later became Ginebra, which later on became the PBA's crowd darling with Jaworski as its leader.

Another popular Toyota player, Mon Fernandez, went to different teams – Beer Hausen/Manila Beer, Tanduay, Purefoods and San Miguel -- and enjoyed his own popularity.

“Tanduay fans became Purefoods’ fans when the Ayalas bought the old Elizalde franchise,” said Tordecilla. I’ve been thinking about it since last night, and I’ll probably continue to root for whatever franchise takes over Purefoods – I can’t speak for other fans of course – as long as the core of the team stays. That’s just always been how it worked in the PBA. In fact, I was turned on to being a Purefoods fan by a family friend who was a huge fan of Don Ramon, and who had been rooting for Tanduay before it was sold to Purefoods; of course, when El Presidente left for San Miguel, I stayed behind with Purefoods, but only because Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codinera, and Jojo Lastimosa had usurped Fernandez in my list of favorite players.

The big question now is whether the team – the defending All-Filipino champions, by the way – will remain intact. At least one key member of the team won’t be back next season, with Coach Ryan Gregorio taking a position with Meralco as its head coach AND corporate executive for sports development (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/198187/pba-to-approve-meralco-entry-gregorio-to-coach-new-squad). It’s an insanely good deal for Gregorio, whose decision to leave was probably made easier by the changes going on currently within the Purefoods franchise.

There’s also a note of irony, after years of Purefoods fans clamoring for Gregorio’s resignation during the team’s dark years, that he’s now leaving the team after signing what is perhaps the richest deal in the league for a coach. Did you ever, in a million years, imagine that happening before Purefoods won the Philippine Cup this year? Someone actually pirated the man we call The Genius!

So here's where I am, basically: if Alvin, James, et. al. stays, the I’m down with the new team. I’m still going to have to root for a PBA team anyway, so it won’t be a problem. But if SMC starts dicking around with the lineup – say, if James Yap suddenly finds himself in a San Miguel uniform – then I’m out. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen. I wouldn’t quite know what to do with myself if it does; I might be forced to quit watching the PBA and get myself a social life or something.

Posted by jaemark (http://firequinito.com/authors/1-jaemark) on August 10, 2010 at 08:58 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html)

Comments

#1 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3525) Jeff Tagle (http://twitter.com/jefftagle) on 2010-08-10 09:08 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
damn. no more "Purefoods" team. :(

#2 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3526) thomasmmm on 2010-08-10 09:09 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
Thanks for the article. No love for Nelson "Babyface" Asaytono? Also, Dexter Shouse played for Purefoods when he broke the Porter basket support right?

#3 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3527) calaicai on 2010-08-10 09:18 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
I'm with you on this:
"So here's where I am, basically, if Alvin, James, et. al. stays, the I’m down with the new team. I’m still going to have to root for a PBA team anyway, so it won’t be a problem. But if SMC starts dicking around with the lineup – say, if James Yap suddenly finds himself in a San Miguel uniform – then I’m out. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen. I wouldn’t quite know what to do with myself if it does; I might be forced to quit watching the PBA and get myself a social life or something."
#3.1 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3528) mimickey on 2010-08-10 09:21 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
im also with you with "that" hehe
oh man, rg is leaving im expecting another all filipino championship from him with pf...gotta move on...

#4 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3530) vinzanity on 2010-08-10 09:35 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
dang.. sad day for "Purefoods" fans.. i guess changing the name to Derby Ace served as a cushion..
but i agree with you sir.. if the team's core will be dispersed to other teams, i'd rather not watch PBA than root for a certain team.. i can't imagine myself cheering for James on one team, Kerby on the other, Pingris on another one and so on so forth..
and if the "Derby Ace" name is somehow polarizing, how much more "Petron"? fans/people might boycott the team when fuel/gas prices skyrockets.. lol.
but as long as the team's core remains intact, this is still my team. :)

#5 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3532) Jimbo on 2010-08-10 10:15 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
1. If ALA continues to ass-rape SMB in the ongoing Finals and become champion .... it's probable that SMB will dip into the DAL or BGK's roster.
Hontiveros is being manhandled by Baguio so far and Pena's game at an all-time low.
2. We will see the return of Gregorio's old playbook ..... isolation play for Custodio and multiple screens for Aljamal.
3. Barring no dipping of manpower from SMB ..... PETRON will be in good hands with Gallent or Banal at the helm.

#6 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3534) Mon (http://moncruz.tumblr.com/) on 2010-08-10 11:00 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
A classic case of "It's who you know, not what you know."
It pays to be Pato Gregorio's brother. That Pato-MVP connection just made wonders for The Genius.
People (including me) may be laughing at Ryan's coaching wizardry; but he's gonna laugh his way to the bank as Meralco coach and exec.
#6.1 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3536) Jimbo on 2010-08-10 11:49 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
Exactly pre ..... it's the way it had been for our society .... sports not at all spared by this.

#7 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3535) Carlo (http://underdogboxing.wordpress.com/) on 2010-08-10 11:14 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
well this sucks. sayang naman yung purefoods. i've been a fan since my dad was also a fan pero sila alvin, jerry and co, na lang yung inabutan ko.
the only silver lining for me is that because meralco head coach position has been filled, ateneo has a better chance of keeping norman black.
sana nga hindi idisband yung team. sayang naman. i think they'll still be the favorite to win the all-filipino cup next season. i think it's time for banal to step up to the head coach position. kaya naman niya yun.

#8 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3537) Captain Lionheart on 2010-08-10 13:10 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
WTF... This is not true... I can't watch PBA without my favorite team. This is sick.. Im sure SMB will take James or Kerby from Purefoods. And if it happens then indeed PBA is a dying and decaying league.
Alvin and Jerry's legend is imbued in this franchise. This is sick

#9 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3538) Jayr on 2010-08-10 14:10 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
I think the team will remain intact for this season. I learned before that Gov. Pardo is keen on really keeping this team intact in connection to their title defense come the Philippine Cup. I am only holding on to his statement right now.
Well, coach Ryan may not be the best coach in the PBA, but he'll have the biggest payroll among all of them. Kapag sinuswerte nga naman. :D
Petron Fuel Combustors? Hehe. I'd choose Petron Blazers though. SImple yet very appealing.

#10 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3539) james diin on 2010-08-10 14:36 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
wer is d loyalty of gregorio?malaki lng offer nang meralco ay lipat n sya kaya cguro nilaglag nya un laro nang derby ace this season kasi nakaamoy na cya....sad for me as purefoods fan saan na pupulutin ang idol kong si captain lionheart?????

#11 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3540) Shouse on 2010-08-10 17:14 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
Jaemark, do you still plan to continue praising Ryan Gregorio for the rest of the 3 years now that he is in Meralco? Or does it void your commitment?
#11.1 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3542) Captain Lionheart on 2010-08-10 17:51 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
The commitment made by Jaemark shall be rendered void. The object of their so-called "contract" is that "the Genius" will be free from Jaemark's crticism everytime he does something stupid as a coach of Purefoods. Since he will not be the coach of the team next season then the sugar-coating will be over.
I really hope that RG considered the fact that the franchise has been "good" (this is an understatement) to him during his tenure with the team before accepting the offer from Meralco.
-from a weeping Purefoods Loyalist

#12 (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#c3541) Ej on 2010-08-10 17:42 (Reply (http://firequinito.com/archives/393-Purefoods-bids-the-PBA-goodbye,-Ryan-Gregorio-transfers-to-Meralco.html#serendipity_CommentForm))
bakit??? i hope the team remains intact.. as long as the core is their, then i think the spirit of purefoods is still alive... but if the players will start moving or disseminated to other teams then i guess this will also be the end of my continuous patronage of the PBA.. so sad!!!

[bognut]

From Sir Than/ SMC Insider

The Company is planning to Promote this PBA coach to Higher Level Management Position starting next season...

We might see Ping Pongs & See Saws next season as well as Baptism of Fire!

...It will be an exciting Off-Season from Players to Coaching Staff's...

Lets start with a player, still in his prime, belong to a Top 3 strongest team in the PBA right now...already asked permission from his mother team to play for another team next season thru trade. - this according to his agent/manager


My guess on the bolded one is either Kwill or Mac Mac Cardona

Williams? to Smart Gilas maybe.. Cardona? who would take that son of a gun! :D

My guess would be the whole SMB bench! :o

[C2Hamm]

From Sir Than/ SMC Insider

The Company is planning to Promote this PBA coach to Higher Level Management Position starting next season...

We might see Ping Pongs & See Saws next season as well as Baptism of Fire!

...It will be an exciting Off-Season from Players to Coaching Staff's...

Lets start with a player, still in his prime, belong to a Top 3 strongest team in the PBA right now...already asked permission from his mother team to play for another team next season thru trade. - this according to his agent/manager


My guess on the bolded one is either Kwill or Mac Mac Cardona
dillinger and quinahan for JR Reyes

[Cryotek]

Lets start with a player, still in his prime, belong to a Top 3 strongest team in the PBA right now...already asked permission from his mother team to play for another team next season thru trade. - this according to his agent/manager

-----------------

Again, its Thriller Miller---he will be traded to Petron--to be with his buddy Kerby Raymundo, or the other way around!

[Joe Yabuki]

3-conference format, Meralco get PBA nod

from: gmanews.tv

Two new teams, an old, but exciting format and a promising 36th season.

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) welcomed the entry of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) while also took notice of a new team that will replace Purefoods – Petron.

PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios confirmed these developments to GMANews.TV in a telephone interview Tuesday right after the PBA board meeting.

"Everything turned out smoothly," said Barrios. "None among the members of the board objected on the entry of Meralco."

Meralco, a company which has a rich basketball tradition, was a household name in the local cage scene.

Known as the Reddies, they won the 1971 Manila Industrial Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA) championship over the Crispa Redmanizers with Robert Jaworski, Francis Arnaiz, brothers Alberto and Tino Reynoso, Orly Bauzon, Alfonso Marquez, Jimmy Mariano and Larry Mumar as their resident stars.

Handling the team was Lauro "The Fox" Mumar.

Meralco will inherit Sta. Lucia's old franchise. The team will be coached by three-time PBA champion mentor Ryan Gregorio, who bade goodbye to his old squad, Purefoods, right after its last game this season.

The newest PBA team will be represented in the PBA board by Ramon Segismundo, senior vice president and head of the human resources and corporate services.

Betty C. Sy-Yap, senior vice president and finance officer, will be the alternate governor.

Segismundo also confirmed Gregorio has accepted their proposal to coach the team.

Terms of the contract weren't revealed, but a source from the company who requested anonymity said Gregorio will coach the team at least for the next five years.

But the clause in the contract that attracted Gregorio the most, according to the source, is the big opportunity beyond coaching. He is reportedly set to head the team's basketball operations while also serving as assistant vice president for sports advocacy programs.

Meralco's entry also means Talk 'N Text will now have a sister team in the PBA.

Barrios made this clarification, saying Meralco's case is similar to that of San Miguel Beer, Ginebra and the old Purefoods franchise, which will now be called as Petron.

San Miguel, Ginebra and Petron are sister teams and cannot directly trade players.

"Meralco cannot trade directly with Talk 'N Text because based on the documents the new team submitted, it's the second team under the PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telecommunications) company," said Barrios.

Sportsman/businessman Manny V. Pangilinan has controlling shares both in Meralco and Talk N Text, which is under PLDT, making these two teams in the PBA as sister squads.

Shorter, but more exciting three-conference format

The idea of having a three-conference format is not to prolong a season.

Instead, this old format, which has a new concept, will lessen the non-bearing games and will have more exciting matches in store.

"We will begin with the All-Filipino Conference, then the other two will be import-flavored conferences," said Barrios.

PBA media bureau chief Willie Marcial said they have proposed a height limit of 6-foot-4 in the second conference and suggested a handicapping system in the third conference where teams which didn't fare well in the second conference will be reinforced by taller imports

"It's just a proposal. It will still be discussed in the next meetings," said Marcial.

Purefoods out, Petron in

With new owners taking over the leading hotdog and processed meat company, San Miguel Corporation, which owns Purefoods' PBA franchise, cannot revert to using its old brand that has endeared it to millions of fans.

Starting the 36th season, SMC's third team will be known as Petron.

Petron will have the nucleus of the last Purefoods champion squad that includes top MVP candidate James Yap, Kerby Raymundo, Rico Maierhofer, Marc Pingris, Roger Yap, PJ Simon, KG Canaleta, Don Allado, Raffi Reavis and Paul Artadi.

The only missing piece in that champion squad, is of course, Gregorio.

With Purefoods no longer part of the PBA family, Barrios instructed his staff to pull out the team's old PBA merchandise as well. - JVP, GMANews.TV


i like the handicap system for the 2nd conference, but jeez, whats the point of having 6-4 imports? Someone better knock some sense into Willie Marcial.
We have alot of capable players in the country that is around the 6-4 height, there really is no need to add someone that will probably clog the usually deep rotation of the positions that fit that height.

[nardy]

from Twitter:

http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/250328388/ANC_LOGO_square_normal.jpg (http://twitter.com/ANCALERTS) ANCALERTS (http://twitter.com/ANCALERTS)
PBA Commissioner Sonny Barrios confirms to HARDBALL that Purefoods will become Petron (http://twitter.com/ANCALERTS/status/20886408033)
36 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/ANCALERTS/status/20886408033) via web

[medji]

Goodbye Purefoods! :(
my fave team in the PBA since i was just 4 yrs old,
Patrimonio was my fave player, all time :o
sad day for me....

[ariel_muhlach]

heard from the grapevine at the Araneta Coliseum:

When the sale of Ginebra by San Miguel is consumated, just like Purefoods the new owners would not continue maintaining the PBA team and San Miguel would probably keep the franchise and rename it under Wi-Tribe Philippines 4G (WiMAX).


wow the PBA really had a make-over.

without crowd favories Ginebra and Purefoods

We'll have new names to cheer for:

Powerade
Gawad Kalinga
Petron
Wi-Tribe

[ariel_muhlach]

Meralco 5 to undergo buildup; Magsanoc eyed as deputy coach
Rey Joble, GMANews.TV
08/11/2010 | 07:21 PM

Barely two days after making a big jump to join the newest ball club in the Philippine Basketball Association as its new coach and head of basketball operations, multi-titled mentor Ryan Gregorio has expressed his intentions to bring in probably the closest person he will work with.

Yes, Gregorio, the three-time former Purefoods bench tactician, is planning to include Ronnie Magsanoc as his deputy, opening doors for a possible reunion of the two former University of the Philippines Maroons standouts.

"Ronnie Magsanoc has yet to join the team, but I have already recommended him to the management," Gregorio told GMANews.TV in a telephone interview. "I would like to have somebody who is comfortable working with me and somebody who knows my philosophy."

Magsanoc is the first person recommended by Gregorio to join his coaching staff. Few more names are expected to crop up beginning Monday.

"What I need right now is a much-deserved rest," said Gregorio. "I will buckle down to work Monday and plan the direction our team is going, beginning the coming PBA Rookie Draft, where we pick third overall."

Omolon, Aquino, Ross expected to play key roles

Gregorio mentioned three important players on the active roster of Meralco – do-it-all forward Bitoy Omolon, incoming sophomore guard Chris Ross and veteran slotman Marlou Aquino.

"Omolon will play a vital role in our defensive scheme. He will be my own version of Marc Pingris," said Gregorio. "He will be a big help, defending the best local players and in stopping the imports as well."

The 6-foot-4 Omolon was a member of Sta. Lucia's last champion squad in the 2007-2008 All-Filipino Conference along with the 6-foot-9 Aquino.

Aquino, a former Rookie of the Year, is playing at the twilight of his career, but Gregorio recognizes the value of the three-time PBA champion.

"I’m excited on the fact that Marlou is staying. I believe there’s still enough gas left in his tank," said Gregorio.

Ross, on the other hand, is a 6-foot-1 point guard and Gregorio thinks he can "dominate a game even when not scoring big."

"Had Japeth Aguilar not join the Rookie Draft last season, we could have used Ross as our second pick overall as Air21 would most likely pick Rico Maierhofer," said Gregorio. "Ross is a victim of impatience as he was traded right away. We will be patient with him."

The new Meralco mentor added that they will undergo massive buildup for the 36th season.

"Players will be evaluated. Even the utility staff will be evaluated," he added. - JVP, GMANews.TV

[nardy]

Search on for Gregorio's replacement

By WAYLON GALVEZ
August 11, 2010, 7:16pm


Game on Friday (Araneta Coliseum)
7 p.m. – San Miguel vs Alaska


With the recent transfer of head coach Ryan Gregorio to Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the management of San Miguel Corp. is in search for his replacement to handle the team featuring superstars James Yap and Kerby Raymundo next season.


PBA chairman Rene Pardo of Petron (formerly B-Meg Derby Ace) said on Wednesday that they will set a criteria and come up with a ‘short list’ of candidates who will succeed Gregorio. A decision is expected to be made by the end of the month.


“We’ll have a systematic process,” Pardo told Bulletin-Tempo in a telephone interview.


“Of course, we have to set a guideline on what type of coach we want. We want somebody who can sustain the winning tradition of the team. SMC has a pool of coaches and assistant coaches so it’s possible we’ll get from there,” Pardo added.


This early, the candidates are Gregorio’s assistant coaches, including Jorge Gallent, a manytime champion coach in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL), former San Beda and Far Eastern champion mentor Koy Banal, and ex-pros Ronnie Magsanoc and Rey Evangelista.


According to a source, also possible to replacements are former PBA players Pido Jarencio and Ato Agustin, who both won coaching titles with University of Santo Tomas and San Sebastian College, respectively.


Pardo, however, did not discount the possibility of tapping somebody from outside to handle the coaching chores for Petron, which will be the franchise’s team after using Purefoods and B-Meg this season in the PBA.
SMC-Purefoods, the company’s food and beverages branch, is reportedly up for sale and is the reason why management opted to use Petron, although Pardo said that there’s still a chance for Purefoods to return to the PBA depending on the result of the sale.


Under PBA rules, a franchise owner can use other names or products if it has 33 1/3 ownership.


But for Pardo, the focus now is to have a reliable mentor who will take over from Gregorio and make sure they will be ready for next season.


With the 38-year-old Gregorio, a former playmaker from University of the Philippines, the Purefoods franchise won three PBA championships, the 2002 Governor’s Cup, as well as the 2005-06 and 2009-10 Philippine Cup.
Gregorio was the one who selected the sweet-shooting Yap as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2004 PBA Rookie Draft, and it was during his first year when the 6-foot-6 Raymundo joined the team following a trade with Red Bull.


“For me I’m blessed to be a player for coach Ryan. He’s not just a mentor, he’s also a very good friend,” Raymundo said. “He helped me develop my basketball skills, but it’s not just basketball but also in life. I’m happy for him.”


Gregorio coached Purefoods for almost nine seasons when he started as interim mentor in 2002 when Eric Altamirano joined the all-PBA national team. Gregorio became a full time head coach of Purefoods the following year.


He was twice named PBA Press Corps Coach of the Year (co-winner with Chot Reyes in 2002). (Tempo Sports)

[nardy]

Segismundo: What to call the new Meralco team?

By WAYLON GALVEZ
August 11, 2010, 7:09pm


With a champion head coach in Ryan Gregorio, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) hopes to put together a competitive team for the 36th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) beginning this October.


The PBA Board of Governors Tuesday unanimously approved the entry of Meralco to the PBA, and the company’s representative to the board confirmed they already have reached an agreement for Gregorio to call the shots for Meralco.


“I’m confirming that Ryan will be our coach,” said Ramon Segismundo, Meralco’s Senior VP and Head of the Human Resources and Corporate Services who will also be the team’s governor, after his meeting with the other PBA board members.


“Obviously, Ryan is one of the top coaches in the PBA. We underwent a rigorous, systematic process. We arrived at a short list, we thought long and hard about it. We reflected on it, we prayed for it… and came up with Ryan.”


Gregorio, who won three titles with Purefoods, most recent of which was the 2010 Philippine Cup, will handle a team that Meralco got from Sta. Lucia Realty, which it bought for at least P70 million, according to a source.


Among the players Meralco got from SLR were young guns Ogie Menor, Pong Escobal, Yousif Aljamal, Fil-Am Chris Ross, Bonbon Custodio, as well as veterans Gabby Espinas, Nelbert Omolon, Nic Belasco, Ali Peek, and Marlou Aquino.


“Obviously we have to build on the existing franchise. Our job right now is to strengthen our team and make the team competitive (for next season),” Segismundo said.


According to Segismundo, he already had initial discussions with Gregorio on what kind of team Meralco will have for the 2011-12 season, “but nothing is final” he said.


Also, the composition of Gregorio’s coaching staff has yet to be discussed. A source said, however, that Talk ’N Text’s team manager Virgil Villavicencio is among those being considered for the same post.


Segismundo said that all Meralco officials headed by telecommunications mogul Manny V. Pangilinan are being consulted in the formation of the team.


“This is Day 1 for us. We’re looking forward to the season. We’ve got to be ready by October,” said Segismundo, who was in Singapore last year before joining Meralco early this year, adding that the team’s moniker is also being discussed.


The Meralco team of the ‘70s was known as the Redd Kilowatts and bannered players like Robert Jaworski, Big Boy Reynoso, Jimmy Mariano and Larry Mumar.


Because Pangilinan controls Meralco, the franchise cannot transact or make one-on-one trades with TNT, which Pangilinan owns. (Tempo Sports)

[RP Basketball]

Segismundo: What to call the new Meralco team?

By WAYLON GALVEZ
August 11, 2010, 7:09pm


With a champion head coach in Ryan Gregorio, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) hopes to put together a competitive team for the 36th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) beginning this October.


The PBA Board of Governors Tuesday unanimously approved the entry of Meralco to the PBA, and the company’s representative to the board confirmed they already have reached an agreement for Gregorio to call the shots for Meralco.


“I’m confirming that Ryan will be our coach,” said Ramon Segismundo, Meralco’s Senior VP and Head of the Human Resources and Corporate Services who will also be the team’s governor, after his meeting with the other PBA board members.


“Obviously, Ryan is one of the top coaches in the PBA. We underwent a rigorous, systematic process. We arrived at a short list, we thought long and hard about it. We reflected on it, we prayed for it… and came up with Ryan.”


Gregorio, who won three titles with Purefoods, most recent of which was the 2010 Philippine Cup, will handle a team that Meralco got from Sta. Lucia Realty, which it bought for at least P70 million, according to a source.


Among the players Meralco got from SLR were young guns Ogie Menor, Pong Escobal, Yousif Aljamal, Fil-Am Chris Ross, Bonbon Custodio, as well as veterans Gabby Espinas, Nelbert Omolon, Nic Belasco, Ali Peek, and Marlou Aquino.


“Obviously we have to build on the existing franchise. Our job right now is to strengthen our team and make the team competitive (for next season),” Segismundo said.


According to Segismundo, he already had initial discussions with Gregorio on what kind of team Meralco will have for the 2011-12 season, “but nothing is final” he said.


Also, the composition of Gregorio’s coaching staff has yet to be discussed. A source said, however, that Talk ’N Text’s team manager Virgil Villavicencio is among those being considered for the same post.


Segismundo said that all Meralco officials headed by telecommunications mogul Manny V. Pangilinan are being consulted in the formation of the team.


“This is Day 1 for us. We’re looking forward to the season. We’ve got to be ready by October,” said Segismundo, who was in Singapore last year before joining Meralco early this year, adding that the team’s moniker is also being discussed.


The Meralco team of the ‘70s was known as the Redd Kilowatts and bannered players like Robert Jaworski, Big Boy Reynoso, Jimmy Mariano and Larry Mumar.


Because Pangilinan controls Meralco, the franchise cannot transact or make one-on-one trades with TNT, which Pangilinan owns. (Tempo Sports)

MERALCO RAKOT? hehe:D

my prediction: they'll be the most disliked team in the pba next season, just because they are carrying the name of Meralco. poor coach ryan.

but we'll never know, this could be a good marketing move as well.

[Joe Yabuki]

coach Pido will fit the bill well with Petron, and now that Ginebra is gone I wonder how the hoards and of hoards of... uhm... WiMax fans will chant their team. since the name WiMax... isnt really "chant friendly".

[bognut]

coach Pido will fit the bill well with Petron, and now that Ginebra is gone I wonder how the hoards and of hoards of... uhm... WiMax fans will chant their team. since the name WiMax... isnt really "chant friendly".

this only means PBA is nearing its end... :o

[cod3breaker]

this only means PBA is nearing its end... :o

Will the PBA become the PBDL and the PBDL become the PBA in the future? :confused::p

[bognut]

Will the PBA become the PBDL and the PBDL become the PBA in the future? :confused::p

I don't know? :o:confused:

I guess what the PBA needs is a team full of "MASA" players!!

There must be a "jologs" team. :D

A team that people will support or bash! :o

[Silent Killer]

tic tok

tic tok

tic tok

[Joe Yabuki]

I don't know? :o:confused:

I guess what the PBA needs is a team full of "MASA" players!!

There must be a "jologs" team. :D

A team that people will support or bash! :o

barako bulls? :D

cmon even their name sounds like a joke that someone would crack in a basketball conversation

[nardy]

http://insidesports.ph/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/insidesports.gif
NEW BEGINNING FOR TWO PBA TEAMS (http://insidesports.ph/basketball/new-beginning-for-two-pba-teams-2/)

Posted on 11 August 2010



http://insidesports.ph/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ramon-ang1.bmphttp://insidesports.ph/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/mvp-all-smiles.jpghttp://insidesports.ph/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ricky_vargas_200x200.jpg


The forthcoming PBA 2010-2011 season appears headed for an exciting year as two teams make a new beginning and expect to kick-start the new season on high gear.


A meeting of the PBA board of governors agreed to allow the new owners of the Sta Lucia Reality franchise to change the name to Meralco while the B-Meg Derby Aces who lost coach Ryan Gregorio to Meralco changed their name to Petron which is largely owned by San Miguel Corporation.


PBA Deputy Commissioner Atty. Chito Salud, son of the extremely successful former pro league commissioner Rudy Salud told us that “these two teams and corporations (Meralco and Petron) are leaders in corporate governance and are movers of integrity and credibility” and their participation in the PBA would give the pro league a welcome boost.


Insidesports.ph, Standard Today and Viva Sports also learned that there are those who are considering the involvement of Maynilad where former PBA chairman Ricky Vargas was recently appointed President and CEO as another likely candidate to further enhance the PBA and provide an additional social advocacy link along the lines of the thrust of the new Meralco franchise.


There was talk that the possible acquisition of the Barako Bull franchise by Maynilad would ensure a strengthening of the team whose line-up has been decimated because of financial problems. In fact the team monicker “Aquamen” was being bandied around in the corridors of the PBA.


Since Sta Lucia had traded two of its superstars Kelly Williams and Ryan Reyes to Talk N’ Text and Meralco who is represented by Ramon Segismundo as governor has asked the board for some concessions to make the team competitive.


Meralco has asked that each team protects nine players which would enable the new team to acquire the rights of selected players who are not protected. In addition Meralco asked for the top two draft picks in the second round.


The requests will be studied by the PBA Ex-Com along with the Man-Com before a decision is made.

[ariel_muhlach]

heard from the grapevine at the Araneta Coliseum:

When the sale of Ginebra by San Miguel is consumated, just like Purefoods the new owners would not continue maintaining the PBA team and San Miguel would probably keep the franchise and rename it under Wi-Tribe Philippines 4G (WiMAX).


wow the PBA really had a make-over.

without crowd favories Ginebra and Purefoods

We'll have new names to cheer for:

Powerade
Gawad Kalinga
Petron
Wi-Tribe

wow if Barako Bull is bought by Maynilad

Its going to turn the former San Miguel league into the MVP league

except for PBA oldtimers Alaska and San Miguel

its odd for a league that used to cater to teams promoting consumer goods/products

would now have teams called:

Talk N Text
Rain or Shine
Air21
Powerade
Gawad Kalinga
Petron
Wi-Tribe
Maynilad

But it would be more hilarious if Air21 change its name to that of one of the other companies of the Lina Group which is the Integrated Waste Management :D:D:D

Then Talk N Text should drop the monicker Tropang Texters and just call themselves the "Jejemons" :eek:

[silverwing]

If Manny Pacquiao will have its own team in PBA, maybe it would be a crowd drawer and can be label as the new PBA pang MASA team. Like what happen in Indian Cricket league, the crowd favorite team is owned by a celebrity, a crowd drawer even they're always on the bottom ranking of their league. :)

[capitantiago]

wow if Barako Bull is bought by Maynilad

Its going to turn the former San Miguel league into the MVP league

except for PBA oldtimers Alaska and San Miguel

its odd for a league that used to cater to teams promoting consumer goods/products

would now have teams called:

Talk N Text
Rain or Shine
Air21
Powerade
Gawad Kalinga
Petron
Wi-Tribe
Maynilad

But it would be more hilarious if Air21 change its name to that of one of the other companies of the Lina Group which is the Integrated Waste Management :D:D:D

Then Talk N Text should drop the monicker Tropang Texters and just call themselves the "Jejemons" :eek:

Wi-Tribe. Not likely. There is a policy of not accepting direct competitors as new league members.

[Silent Killer]

Maynilad Aquamen hehe interesting monicker :D

you guess who'll be the muse of that team when next season starts...

[bolabasket]

Maynilad Aquamen hehe interesting monicker :D

you guess who'll be the muse of that team when next season starts...

Maynilad "Sisid Boys"....more likely pang masa :D

[Silent Killer]

the most likely will be agua bendita haha :D :p

[FARIDOON]

Maynilad Waterboys..LOL!!

[TrueBluePinoy]

Ugh.... Those monickers again. Aquamen doesn't sound very "straight".

[The_Big_Cat]

Maynilad Waterboys..LOL!!

bwahahaha!! :D :D

[ariel_muhlach]

Wi-Tribe. Not likely. There is a policy of not accepting direct competitors as new league members.

then it could be the Mining firm of San Miguel. or how about Bank of Commerce

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/9708/70201365.jpg

[kerouac82]

Ugh.... Those monickers again. Aquamen doesn't sound very "straight".

Mermen.

[b3lowzro]

Mermen.

merman! cough cough MERMAN!!!

xFEfIddgvDk

[TrueBluePinoy]

Mermen.

On second thought, it's way better unless someone stupid enough would name the team after this.

sSwG6MfiSqw

[Silent Killer]

then it could be the Mining firm of San Miguel. or how about Bank of Commerce

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/9708/70201365.jpg

good idea.

monicker will be bankers :D :p

[dxjayrock2008]

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NEW BEGINNING FOR TWO PBA TEAMS (http://insidesports.ph/basketball/new-beginning-for-two-pba-teams-2/)

Posted on 11 August 2010



http://insidesports.ph/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ramon-ang1.bmphttp://insidesports.ph/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/mvp-all-smiles.jpghttp://insidesports.ph/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ricky_vargas_200x200.jpg


The forthcoming PBA 2010-2011 season appears headed for an exciting year as two teams make a new beginning and expect to kick-start the new season on high gear.


A meeting of the PBA board of governors agreed to allow the new owners of the Sta Lucia Reality franchise to change the name to Meralco while the B-Meg Derby Aces who lost coach Ryan Gregorio to Meralco changed their name to Petron which is largely owned by San Miguel Corporation.


PBA Deputy Commissioner Atty. Chito Salud, son of the extremely successful former pro league commissioner Rudy Salud told us that “these two teams and corporations (Meralco and Petron) are leaders in corporate governance and are movers of integrity and credibility” and their participation in the PBA would give the pro league a welcome boost.


Insidesports.ph, Standard Today and Viva Sports also learned that there are those who are considering the involvement of Maynilad where former PBA chairman Ricky Vargas was recently appointed President and CEO as another likely candidate to further enhance the PBA and provide an additional social advocacy link along the lines of the thrust of the new Meralco franchise.

There was talk that the possible acquisition of the Barako Bull franchise by Maynilad would ensure a strengthening of the team whose line-up has been decimated because of financial problems. In fact the team monicker “Aquamen” was being bandied around in the corridors of the PBA.


Since Sta Lucia had traded two of its superstars Kelly Williams and Ryan Reyes to Talk N’ Text and Meralco who is represented by Ramon Segismundo as governor has asked the board for some concessions to make the team competitive.


Meralco has asked that each team protects nine players which would enable the new team to acquire the rights of selected players who are not protected. In addition Meralco asked for the top two draft picks in the second round.


The requests will be studied by the PBA Ex-Com along with the Man-Com before a decision is made.


The more, the merrier. Next PBA season will be more interesting to watch.

[jay31pee]

is it true that Ginebra will change their name to Wi-Max?

[nardy]

is it true that Ginebra will change their name to Wi-Max?

what we know is that the Ginebra as a business entity under San Miguel Corporation is currently in deep negotiation for its sale.

There is no assurance if the new buyer would also include the PBA franchise in its acquisition. If it will go the way of Purefoods, then SMC must use other brands that are still under its Corporate umbrella.

One poster is correct that SMC might encounter opposition from Talk N Text if they will try to use Wi-Max brand as the PBA is not actually that Open of a league as there should be no direct brand competition among the participating teams. Just like the time when Purefoods and Swift were still part of the league, when one of tem has their team bear their Hotdog brand, the other team carries another kind of product under its brand.

[CoJ]

what we know is that the Ginebra as a business entity under San Miguel Corporation is currently in deep negotiation for its sale.

There is no assurance if the new buyer would also include the PBA franchise in its acquisition. If it will go the way of Purefoods, then SMC must use other brands that are still under its Corporate umbrella.

One poster is correct that SMC might encounter opposition from Talk N Text if they will try to use Wi-Max brand as the PBA is not actually that Open of a league as there should be no direct brand competition among the participating teams. Just like the time when Purefoods and Swift were still part of the league, when one of tem has their team bear their Hotdog brand, the other team carries another kind of product under its brand.

what other products/services that SMB still have? might as well start the naming game now Sir Nardy :))

Monterey Butchers (if not included in the Purefoods Sale)
Bank of Commerce (As Suggested earlier)
San Miguel Foundation?


Oh well, there goes one of the country's top monopoly/conglomerate

[c_d]

King James wants 5-year P21 million pact
(The Philippine Star) Updated August 14, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (30)

MANILA, Philippines - James Yap, now a two-time PBA MVP winner whose contract is expiring in September, is looking at a five-year deal worth no less than P21 million as he gets ready to sit down for contract-extension talks with his ball club.

He’s also considering the possibility of becoming a player-assistant coach in the latter years of his new contract.

“I’ve talked to (team governor) Mr. Rene Pardo. We’ll soon sit down and discuss the contract,” Yap told The STAR.

The 6-foot-2 Negrense shooting guard expects things to go smoothly, believing Petron (formerly B-MEG Derby Ace) would agree to a five-year contract involving the maximum amount allowed in the league.

Under his existing pact, Yap is already getting the maximum monthly pay of P350,000 on top of performance bonuses and other perks.

“I’ll work hard for it. I’ll be focused on my job with my son Baby James as a big inspiration,” said Yap.

The cage star said his son has been a source of strength as he goes through marital woes.

Yap is now also thinking of coaching options as he intends to enter that field at the end of his playing career.

“Though I’m still playing, I might attend coaching clinics in the US during PBA season break,” said Yap.

San Miguel’s Olsen Racela is another PBA star looking to take same route.

“I want to play until I’m 40. That will already be this November. Then, I’ll shift to coaching. I think there’s a lot of opportunities out there,” said Racela.

The heady SMB point guard said he would be happy to call the shots for his alma mater Ateneo.

If Racela still plays in the coming 2010-2011 season, he becomes only the fifth player after Robert Jaworski, Ramon Fernandez, Abet Guidaben and Yoyoy Villamin getting to play in the league in their 40s.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=602601&publicationSubCategoryId=69

[capitantiago]

what other products/services that SMB still have? might as well start the naming game now Sir Nardy :))

Monterey Butchers (if not included in the Purefoods Sale)
Bank of Commerce (As Suggested earlier)
San Miguel Foundation?


Oh well, there goes one of the country's top monopoly/conglomerate

San Miguel Properties? It's the 2nd top earning unit of the SMC group.
And SLR has already gone so there is no violation to the direct competition rule.

[nardy]

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Pahiyang means superstitious. And that's exactly what this team is.

Notice the coaching change in the 11th hour.

Odd but they'll stand by it. Poor original coach... Always getting sacrificed.

In other news a former coach who never had a taste of a title is lining up for a coveted job coaching a well-loved team.
He's got long n flowy uhm plans all uhm tied up.

Another assistant coach is also trying to make a bid to join a staff that's revving up for next season. He was the bomb.

[fujima04]

In other news a former coach who never had a taste of a title is lining up for a coveted job coaching a well-loved team.
He's got long n flowy uhm plans all uhm tied up.

Another assistant coach is also trying to make a bid to join a staff that's revving up for next season. He was the bomb.


Alfrancis Chua with Ato Agustin as assistant.

[bognut]

In other news a former coach who never had a taste of a title is lining up for a coveted job coaching a well-loved team.
He's got long n flowy uhm plans all uhm tied up.
[/INDENT]

what does she mean by long and... uhhmmm paging Vince Hizon!! :o

Oh my... Alfrancis Chua in Ginebra? Not good...



Another assistant coach is also trying to make a bid to join a staff that's revving up for next season. He was the bomb.


Rudy Hatfield!!!! Hbomb! :p

[bhinov]

I think its Coach Ato "Atom Bomb" Agustin.

[DaveMap2007]

what does she mean by long and... uhhmmm paging Vince Hizon!! :o

Oh my... Alfrancis Chua in Ginebra? Not good...



Rudy Hatfield!!!! Hbomb! :p

Chua was norman black assistant on sta lucia's 2001 champion title..

[nardy]

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Gee, the Beermen are still alive

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First Posted 07:17:26 16/08/2010


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#article-body p{ margin-bottom: 10px; } MANILA, Philippines—With another coaching change, San Miguel Beer hacked out a 96-94 decision over Alaska in Game 5 Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum to extend their best-of-seven championship series for the PBA Fiesta Conference to a sixth game.

Gee Abanilla, the second man in this tournament to give head coach Siot Tanquingcen a spell, gave Alaska coach Tim Cone a new problem right in the first half and then watched his wards furiously hold off the Aces’ in the stretch to lead the Beermen to within 3-2 in the series.

Alaska can still finish off San Miguel in Game 6 Wednesday.

Gabriel Freeman scattered 18 points and had 14 rebounds and Denok Miranda finished with 12 points and five assists in a rare start at the point to give the Beermen a lift.

Miranda, the former Far Eastern U ace guard, went on to drain a jumper that gave SMB the lead for good at 96-90 with 2:14 left.

“I just did my job,” Miranda said in Filipino. “Even when I wasn’t used that much in the eliminations and semifinals, I continued to work hardand improve on what I needed to improve.”

Alaska had a chance to clinch the series and its first championship since 2006, but Cyrus Baguio’s three-pointer at the buzzer fell just short.

It was the second of two consecutive stops by the Beermen to preserve the win when their offense failed them after Mrinada’s jumper.

In a previous defensive play, Jay Washington drew an offensive foul off Baguio to allow San Miguel to hold on to a two-point edge.

“Alaska will make the adjustments,” Abanilla told reporters after notching his first win in a title series. He also had spells calling the shots for Red Bull under Yeng Guiao, but never in a game this big.

“(Alaska coach) Tim (Cone) is a very brilliant coach and will use technical and motivational adjustments,” Abanilla, who said he expects to again be at the San Miguel helm on Wednesday, added. “I think a coach who can motivate and bring out the best in his players will be successful in the next game.”

Diamon Simpson scored 29 points and cleared 18 boards for the Aces, who, as Cone said, did not play their “AAA game to beat San Miguel.”

“We just didn’t play well enough to win tonight,” Cone said. “We had the last shot but came up short. Generally throughout the game they outplayed us. But our guys didn’t quit and that’s good. We’ll see if we can close it out on Wednesday.”

This marked the second time that the Beermen went on a “coaching change” to try change their fortunes.

Management also pulled off a similar move after San Miguel lost two straight games in the eliminations with Ato Agustin taking over for at least two games, only to give Tanquingcen back the reins when the NCAA season opened.

Agustin is the head coach of San Sebastian, the defending champion, and league rules specifically prohibit PBA head coaches from calling the shots with any other team in any league.

Alaska, whose last title came in this tournament four seasons ago with Rosell Ellis, trailed by as many as nine points early as Dondon Hontiveros, “missing” in the first four games of the series, knocked in eight points in the first period.

Hontiveros came into last night’s game averaging just 3.5 points in the first four games.

After Alaska had erased a 21-30 deficit early in the second quarter with Simpson and Tenorio on the bench, the Beermen came back and opened up the same margin, 46-37, after two Freeman free throws with under three minutes left.

The half ended with the Beermen sitting on an 11-point lead, a luxury considering how tight this series has been played. San Miguel’s Game 3 win, 96-80, was the most lopsided as the others—all of them Alaska victories—have all gone down the wire.


The scores:
SAN MIGUEL 96—Washington 19, Freeman 18, Santos 13, Miranda 12, Hontiveros 11, Ildefonso 10, Pennisi 9, Cabagnot 2, Yeo 2, Villanueva 0, Pena 0.
ALASKA 94—Simpson 29, De Vance 15, Baguio 14, Tenorio 10, Hugnatan 10, Borboran 7, Dela Cruz 6, Fonacier 0, Thoss 0, Cariaso 0.
Quarters: 26-21, 50-39, 75-69, 96-94

[amamangloy]

GALLENT TO COACH LLAMADOS

http://ph.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/16/gallent-to-coach-b-meg-derby-ace-llamados/

[The_Big_Cat]

GALLENT TO COACH LLAMADOS

http://ph.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/16/gallent-to-coach-b-meg-derby-ace-llamados/

B-MEG bypassed coach Koy Banal. Koy has given so much to the SMC franchise. Aside from being a champion coach at FEU (2003 & 2004) and at San Beda (2006), he was also the long-time head coach of SMC's PBL team.

[ariel_muhlach]

B-MEG bypassed coach Koy Banal. Koy has given so much to the SMC franchise. Aside from being a champion coach at FEU (2003 & 2004) and at San Beda (2006), he was also the long-time head coach of SMC's PBL team.

Gallent is much better in basketball politics :D

Gallent to coach B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados
By Patricia Bermudez-Hizon – August 16th, 2010


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The Score by Patricia Bermudez-Hizon
For Yahoo! Southeast Asia

Jorge Gallent will be taking over the head coaching reins of the B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados. And yes, the team will retain its name which they adopted just at the start of this conference.

After Ryan Gregorio made the move to coach the Meralco squad and head their sports development programs, he said that the next in line would be Gallent, but that was not set in stone. According to sources, management finalized the decision after some weeks of speculation and made it official just hours ago.

They went through a selection process, perusing through a short list of candidates that was reported to even include coaches from sister teams San Miguel and Ginebra. But in the end, they favored a coach who’s had an illustrious and championship-filled career in the amateurs and has shown a lot of intensity even from the sidelines in his year-and-a-half-long tenure as the assistant coach.

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[nardy]

B-MEG bypassed coach Koy Banal. Koy has given so much to the SMC franchise. Aside from being a champion coach at FEU (2003 & 2004) and at San Beda (2006), he was also the long-time head coach of SMC's PBL team.


yes do feel bad for Coach Koy, due to his loyalty to San Miguel he was forced to relinquish the coaching reins of San Beda after a succesful 28@82 campaign. That made him miss the back-to-back and the Grandslam which Frankie Lim continued. Now that Coach Ryan is gone who'll bring along Coach Ronnie .... he might end-up like Coach Adonis Tierra na pang assistant lang talaga.

[Cryotek]

B-MEG bypassed coach Koy Banal. Koy has given so much to the SMC franchise. Aside from being a champion coach at FEU (2003 & 2004) and at San Beda (2006), he was also the long-time head coach of SMC's PBL team.

He wasn't bypassed, he'll still be a part of the assistant coaches of this team(as the defensive coach)...and he will be again mentoring a PBL team of SMC next season!!!

[ariel_muhlach]

He wasn't bypassed, he'll still be a part of the assistant coaches of this team(as the defensive coach)...and he will be again mentoring a PBL team of SMC next season!!!

by the way is there still a PBL ????

the TOP which is the merged PBL and Liga Pilipinas is not really going anywhere. It is not bringing in the fans. Not so many teams are joining it.
The high-profile non-PBA players are snobbing it. A number of them are actually going directly to the PBA draft while still playing their last year in college.

[ariel_muhlach]

Do you think Kris Aquino is thinking about James Yap when she asked this question ;) :rolleyes:


yp2bPg-bfHE


OUCH!!!!

[capitantiago]

Do you think Kris Aquino is thinking about James Yap when she asked this question ;) :rolleyes:


yp2bPg-bfHE


OUCH!!!!

lol that's ouch. however you look at it, it is a sweeping statement.

[Silent Killer]

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By: Patricia Bermudez-Hizon

Pahiyang means superstitious. And that's exactly what this team is.

Notice the coaching change in the 11th hour.

Odd but they'll stand by it. Poor original coach... Always getting sacrificed.

In other news a former coach who never had a taste of a title is lining up for a coveted job coaching a well-loved team.
He's got long n flowy uhm plans all uhm tied up.

Another assistant coach is also trying to make a bid to join a staff that's revving up for next season. He was the bomb.







alfrancis chua for BGK? well, if you want BGK to be a running team again, he's the right guy. fastbreak after fastbreak. with BGK having load and tons of Guard players, the system will click under chua.

Ato agustin will be an assistant coach. but what team? SMB? BGK?

[nardy]

wow !!!! :eek: PBA players are really treated like "por kilo". If you read carefully what Yeng Guiao is saying, a player could be traded in a certain team at this conference but actually that is not the end of the transaction as said player has to go elsewhere the next conference to complete the deal.

Unlike in the past where the coach has a big say on the players in the team line-up, this makes the coach "inutil", he cannot really get the players that he really wants as everything is just a business deal. This is sad. :(:(:(:(:(


Express to take Rabeh as top pick
by People's Journal
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 20:39

Air21 is all set to pick Rabeh Al-Hussaini as the No. 1 pick in the Aug. 29 Draft at the Market! Market! in Taguig.

Yeng Guiao, the Express head coach, yesterday said that they intend to make the two-time UAAP MVP as the top choice in the annual event, making Al-Hussaini only the fourth player out of Ateneo to become the premier pick after Alex Araneta, Rich Alvarez and Japeth Aguilar.

Nonoy Baclao, another Atenean originally from West Negros College who teamed up with Al-Hussaini in steering the Eagles to back-to-back championships from 2008-09, will also end up with the Express. Guiao, the gung-ho coach, expressed strong interest in picking Baclao as No. 2 because of defensive purposes.

“Unless a major development happens between now and on Draft day, I think we will pick Al-Hussaini and then Baclao,” said Guiao.

Al-Hussaini, who played for Philippine Christian University in high school, was also a Most Improved Player in the UAAP in 2008-09.

Air21 has two other picks in the first round, the fourth and the eighth. Guiao said that they will use those two to exercise other options depending on the depth and talent of the Draft pool.

Asked to assess Air21 for the upcoming three-conference 2010-11 season, Guiao said that he still has to see the final composition of the ball club, saying that there are some players who may not suit up for the Express because of uncompleted trades former PBA Chairman and the team’s ex-team manager Lito Alvarez negotiated in the past.

Guiao, winner of five championships, cited the case of Billy Mamaril. The Pampanga vice governor said that as far as his knowledge is concern, Mamaril is still to be transferred to another team to complete the deal that began when Mamaril, then playing for Ginebra, was taken in by Air21 in exchange for Mike Cortez in the Fiesta Conference.

Guiao, however, has no information on the complete details of the trade.

“Sayang,” said Guiao of Mamaril. “Mapapakinabangan naming ng husto pa naman si Billy.”

The Express have not made it past through the wild card in two conferences already. The last time they competed in the playoffs was in the 2008-09 Fiesta Conference.

[Cryotek]

Air21 continues to sell their players!!! They rather sell or trade their marquee players than winning a championship!

[capitantiago]

wow !!!! :eek: PBA players are really treated like "por kilo". If you read carefully what Yeng Guiao is saying, a player could be traded in a certain team at this conference but actually that is not the end of the transaction as said player has to go elsewhere the next conference to complete the deal.

Unlike in the past where the coach has a big say on the players in the team line-up, this makes the coach "inutil", he cannot really get the players that he really wants as everything is just a business deal. This is sad. :(:(:(:(:(


Express to take Rabeh as top pick
by People's Journal
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 20:39

Air21 is all set to pick Rabeh Al-Hussaini as the No. 1 pick in the Aug. 29 Draft at the Market! Market! in Taguig.

Yeng Guiao, the Express head coach, yesterday said that they intend to make the two-time UAAP MVP as the top choice in the annual event, making Al-Hussaini only the fourth player out of Ateneo to become the premier pick after Alex Araneta, Rich Alvarez and Japeth Aguilar.

Nonoy Baclao, another Atenean originally from West Negros College who teamed up with Al-Hussaini in steering the Eagles to back-to-back championships from 2008-09, will also end up with the Express. Guiao, the gung-ho coach, expressed strong interest in picking Baclao as No. 2 because of defensive purposes.

“Unless a major development happens between now and on Draft day, I think we will pick Al-Hussaini and then Baclao,” said Guiao.

Al-Hussaini, who played for Philippine Christian University in high school, was also a Most Improved Player in the UAAP in 2008-09.

Air21 has two other picks in the first round, the fourth and the eighth. Guiao said that they will use those two to exercise other options depending on the depth and talent of the Draft pool.

Asked to assess Air21 for the upcoming three-conference 2010-11 season, Guiao said that he still has to see the final composition of the ball club, saying that there are some players who may not suit up for the Express because of uncompleted trades former PBA Chairman and the team’s ex-team manager Lito Alvarez negotiated in the past.

Guiao, winner of five championships, cited the case of Billy Mamaril. The Pampanga vice governor said that as far as his knowledge is concern, Mamaril is still to be transferred to another team to complete the deal that began when Mamaril, then playing for Ginebra, was taken in by Air21 in exchange for Mike Cortez in the Fiesta Conference.

Guiao, however, has no information on the complete details of the trade.

“Sayang,” said Guiao of Mamaril. “Mapapakinabangan naming ng husto pa naman si Billy.”

The Express have not made it past through the wild card in two conferences already. The last time they competed in the playoffs was in the 2008-09 Fiesta Conference.

could that be TNT or SMB?

[nardy]

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Written by Joel Orellana / Reporter Wednesday, 18 August 2010 20:03

BARANGAY Ginebra will start offering contract renewals to its players with expiring contracts after the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Rookie Draft on August 29.



The Kings’ governor to the PBA board, Robert Non, said management will begin talking on contract extensions after the team picks in the draft.



“After the draft, doon pa lang natin makikita ang magiging composition ng team next season. But their renewals will be based on their performance last season,” said Non.



“Right now, wala pang changes but we have players who we want to renew like Ronald Tubid and Willie Miller. For sure, we will renew them.”



The BusinessMirror learned Tubid will be given a one-year extension while Miller, a two-time Most Valuable Player, has been offered a two-year deal.



Former National Collegiate Athletic Association Most Valuable Player on Sunday Salvacion will also be renewed, according to a source.



Besides the players, also to be reevaluated are the members of the coaching staff.



There are reports that there will be coaching changes among the San Miguel Corp. teams, particularly Ginebra and San Miguel Beer, but Non refused to comment on the issue. Assistant coach Gee Abanilla called the shots for the Beermen in Games Five and Six in their best-of-seven championship series for the Fiesta Cup against Alaska.



B-MEG Derby Ace, another team in the SMC wing, promoted Jorge Gallent as its new head coach after Ryan Gregorio left for Meralco.



Ginebra again fell short this season as it finished fourth in the All-Filipino tournament and fifth in the Fiesta Cup. The team last won the 2007-08 Fiesta Cup, beating Air21 in seven games.



The Kings have the seventh and eighth picks in the draft, but Non said they have yet to decide who to select.



The Express own four first-round selections in the draft (Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 6). Air21 has expressed interest on former Ateneo teammates Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Nonoy Baclao as its first two picks in the draft.

[Joe Yabuki]

there are teams that make bad moves due finances, while there are some who are just plain..... durrrr

[gergerbinx]

there are teams that make bad moves due finances, while there are some who are just plain..... durrrr

PLAIN STUPID. :mad: air21 and red bull - the extended teams of the SMC.

[gergerbinx]

Mac Cardona for Ali Peek and a draft pick? :confused:

[nardy]

New coaches up in SMC revamp
By Nelson Beltran (http://www.philstar.com/ArticleListByAuthorName.aspx?AuthorName=By+Nelson+ Beltran) (The Philippine Star)
Updated August 20, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Siot Tanquingcen is expected to be among those to be affected by the looming overhaul of coaches in the SMC teams in the pro loop.


Tanquingcen, however, said he’s ready to accept whatever the management thinks is best for the team.


Word making the round is Tanquingcen will be sliding back as deputy to Jong Uichico.


The names of Robert Jaworski and Alfrancis Chua are also being mentioned as possible additions to SMC’s pool of coaches.


Sources said the revamp of the San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra coaching staffs is likely to happen after the two teams played below expectations in the 2009-2010 PBA season.


Tanquingcen, in fact, was ordered to give way to Gie Abanilla as early as Game Five of the just concluded PBA Fiesta Conference.


Sources, however, said it’s not a guarantee Abanilla would hold on to the job through to the next season.


What looks certain is that Tanquingcen is out of it.


“I really don’t know where I go from here. It’s the management’s call,” said Tanquingcen.


“I can’t question their decision. To me, it’s like coaching, the coach calls the shots in his team. I can only be thankful to my bosses (SMC chairman Danding Cojuangco and SMC president Ramon Ang). I didn’t ask to be named head coach at Ginebra and San Miguel but they put me there,” Tanquingcen also said.


“I’m okay to what’s the management thinks is the best for the team,” Tanquingcen added.


The Smart-PLDT group has also effected some movements, bringing in Ronnie Magsanoc, Boyet Fernandez and Patrick Fran to assist Ryan Gregorio at Meralco.


Earlier, they moved Virgil Villavicencio to Meralco to be its team manager and promoted assistant coach Aboy Castro to manage the Talk n Text team.

[nardy]

Mac Cardona for Ali Peek and a draft pick? :confused:

Cardona to exit TnT for Meralco?
By Joaquin Henson (http://www.philstar.com/ArticleListByAuthorName.aspx?AuthorName=By+Joaquin +Henson) (The Philippine Star)
Updated August 20, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA Philippines - Talk ‘N’ Text guard MacMac Cardona may not know it but he’s the focal point of trade talks even as the former La Salle gunner known as Captain Hook is reportedly out of the country, a highly-placed source told The STAR yesterday.


Cardona is rumored to be the marquee player in a swap now being negotiated by Talk ‘N’ Text and new PBA franchise Meralco. Since the two teams share a common ownership, the deal must go through a conduit or a third franchise to be approved by the PBA Board of Governors.


“Meralco wants MacMac to be its franchise player,” said the source. “But he can’t be reached. He is abroad and coach Ryan (Gregorio) is mum about it.” The STAR tried to contact Cardona through his cell phone but there was no reply. He is supposedly vacationing in Australia with his family.


Tropang Texters coach Chot Reyes, fresh from inking a three-year renewal to stay at the helm of the PLDT franchise, is in Los Angeles to attend cager Jimmy Alapag’s wedding and also did not return calls. Alapag will get married to actress L. J. Moreno tomorrow with teammates Harvey Carey, Jared Dillinger, Kelly Williams and Ryan Reyes among the guests in the ceremony.


The source said the deal will involve sending center Ali Peek and Meralco’s third overall draft pick, inherited from Sta. Lucia Realty, to Talk ‘N’ Text in exchange. Meralco’s slots in the Aug. 29 draft are No. 3 in the first round and Nos. 11, 13 and 15 in the second. What the conduit will gain from the trade is not clear.


“Meralco is trying to finalize the trade before the team is introduced as its enabling vehicle for a sports advocacy program,” said the source. The program will be launched in rites at the Meralco Theater on Aug. 26 with the beneficiary made known for the first time. The speculation is the beneficiary has a religious character with a nationwide presence.


Gregorio declined to comment on the trade, saying only that he will discuss it in media when the deal is confirmed and approved. He is currently finalizing the composition of his coaching staff preparatory to the coming draft. Ronnie Magsanoc was signed up the other day and Boyet Fernandez yesterday as assistant coaches. Gregorio is also eyeing Patrick Fran as an assistant coach and they are set to discuss terms of engagement today. Meralco’s first day of training camp is Aug. 31.


Cardona, 28, led the PBA in local scoring with a 20.0 average in 2008-09 and took the finals MVP trophy in Talk ‘N’ Text’s victory in the Philippine Cup that season. The five-year pro hit at a 15.0 clip in 25 games for the Tropang Texters in the recently ended Fiesta Conference. During the semifinals against Alaska, he missed Game 2 for his wedding and there were rumors of a conflict with Reyes. Cardona was scoreless in Game 5 and shot only two points in Game 6. But things seemed to be patched up as he erupted for 30 points in the Texters’ 113-95 win over B-Meg for third place in both teams’ final season appearance last Aug. 6.

Peek, 35, was traded to Sta. Lucia after playing four games for Talk ‘N’ Text early in the recent Fiesta Conference. The burly 6-4 center, who played for St. Mary’s College like Alaska import Diamon Simpson in the US NCAA Division I, averaged 9.2 points in nine games for the Realtors.

In other PBA news, the league’s Board will convene in Hong Kong for a planning session to be presided by chairman Rene Pardo on Sept. 1-3. A likely item in the agenda is the proposal for Barako Bull to co-brand with a popular chicken chain from Bacolod. Another possible item is the willingness of Maynilad Water Services to participate in the PBA as an owning entity or a sponsor. Maynilad’s newly appointed president and CEO is former PBA chairman Ricky Vargas.

[nardy]

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Biantan: Will you cheer for Meralco?

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Big Jack



Thursday, August 19, 2010

LONDON -- RP's biggest electricity distributor Meralco has entered Asia's first professional basketball league, the PBA, and has vowed to win its first title in three years.


Quite a big ambition and probably a dream, which is attainable provided they will be lucky to get good players who can win championships for the team.


Unlike the previous team Sta. Lucia, where it bought the PBA franchise, Meralco has ambition and according to its newly appointed coach Ryan Gregorio, he hopes he could sign good players to surround his three stalwarts Chris Ross, Gilbert Omolon and Marlou Aquino.


Gregorio thinks that Aquino, Omolon and Ross are the only players they might sign to inherit from Sta. Lucia. And they have to wait to pick some good players from the draft and select some in the free agency market.


Sta. Lucia Realty was bleeding millions of pesos annually while they were maintaining a team in the PBA that is why their chairman Exequille Robles decided he had enough and sold his franchise to Meralco.


Manny Pangilinan, the basketball crazy executive of many more big companies like PLDT, Smart, and TV5, now has a majority share with Meralco. He then decided to buy Sta. Lucia from Robles and increase his teams in the PBA.


He already owns the Talk and Text team. He is also the minority share holder in the Lina controlled Burger King. He also owns the Smart Gilas RP national team aside from controlling the SBP (the sports association which controls basketball in RP).


In contrast to Sta. Lucia, Meralco does not mind if it loses millions of pesos annually to maintain a PBA team. It has enough dough to last a million years unless everyone in Manila stops using electricity.


Coach Gregorio has not finalized his lineup yet but basing on his three core players the team is expected to have a tough season ahead. Aquino is an ageing giant who is too slow against the current crop of Fil-American players.



He is almost 40 years old and needs to drink from the fountain of youth millions of gallons water to get back to his former explosive form.
Chris Ross and Gilbert Omolon are neither marquee nor star players and would end up in the bench if they sign for other teams.


But what about the fans? Will they cheer for Meralco after suffering from high electric bills all their lives? I doubt they will. But at least now they will have a team to hate unless Meralco decides to give the Manila households free electricity for the next six months.


Every time there is power shortage and electric bills hike, Manila households will now have Araneta Coliseum to hang their protest placards.
They also now have an entire team to blame and throw their one peso coins in case there are brownouts.



The PBA is a playground for the rich. If I were Manny Pangilinan I would invest in other sports instead of wasting millions in a team which is bound to fail and hated by the masses. God Bless.



jackbiantan@yahoo.com

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 20, 2010.

[Joe Yabuki]

looks like RG is going to adapt PF's play style in Meralco.

[nardy]

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Posted on 12:08 AM, August 20, 2010
San Miguel halts sale of Pure Foods

CONGLOMERATE San Miguel Corp. appears to have dropped plans to sell a stake in its food unit over differences in the amount of shares to be sold.

The firm, which was expected to use proceeds from the sale for continued diversification into heavy industry, said two bidders wanted 100% of San Miguel Pure Foods Co. but only 49% was for sale.


In a statement released late yesterday, San Miguel said "the company’s Board of Directors has limited to a minority stake plans to sell the company’s food subsidiary, San Miguel Pure Foods."


Company President and CEO Ramon S. Ang was quoted as saying "...all that should be currently under offer by San Miguel is the sale of a minority stake in our food group."


Mr. Ang earlier said the conglomerate would pick a buyer this week.


The final bidders -- said to be Gokongwei-led Universal Robina Corp. and a partnership between the Campos family of Del Monte Pacific, Ltd. and the Po family of the Century Pacific Group of Companies -- had sought 100% ownership in Pure Foods, San Miguel said.


The company’s board earlier approved the sale of up to a 49% stake in Pure Foods, which owns the Purefoods, Magnolia, Monterey, Star, San Mig Coffee, and B-Meg brands.


The 120-year-old conglomerate, which makes nine out of every 10 beers sold in the Philippines, is aggressively diversifying away from its traditional food and drinks businesses.


Some bankers had estimated the minority sale to fetch between $800 million and $1 billion.


"Selling a portion of its existing core businesses is one way San Miguel is raising funds to support its ongoing diversification into heavy industry," the company said, without elaborating.


JP Morgan Inc. is advising San Miguel.


If the deal does not push through, the conglomerate has said it might go for a secondary offering at the local bourse.


Analysts said the apparent failure to sell was a setback for San Miguel but added that the firm had other fund-raising options.


Astro C. del Castillo, managing director of brokerage firm First Grade Holdings, Inc., said, "San Miguel has a lot of options. They know Pure Foods has a lot of potential so they do not want to let go of the majority stake."


"Any buyer would like to have a majority stake so San Miguel was not able to sell Pure Foods," he added.


Grace C. Cerdenia, analyst at online brokerage firm 2TradeAsia.com (http://www.2tradeasia.com/), said, "If you are an acquirer, part of your objective is supply chain integration and probably coordination of administrative procedures."

She noted, however, that "the door is not closed for potential renegotiation or rebidding."


Bids for Pure Foods, which has an enterprise value of $1.8 billion and controls 44% and 63% of the local poultry and hot dog market, respectively, were submitted last July 15. Five offers were received -- global private equity fund the Carlyle Group was said to be one of the bidders -- and the list was later cut to two.


San Miguel’s A shares closed at P67.9 yesterday up from P67.7, while its B shares ended the day at P68, down from P68.05.


Universal Robina, meanwhile, closed at P34.5, up from P33.85. -- reports from Reuters and NJCM

[Cryotek]

Air21 have 4 picks in the coming draft, I thought in the PBA rule, teams are only allowed of maximum 3 picks in the 1st round.

[amamangloy]

Air21 have 4 picks in the coming draft, I thought in the PBA rule, teams are only allowed of maximum 3 picks in the 1st round.

according to ronnie nathanielsz' twitter,


PBA Update. Air 21 trades #4 pick for MacMac Cardona.Then trades MacMac to Meralco for Urbiztondo & #3 pick.

meaning, Air21 now has the 1st, 2nd and 3rd pick of the 2010 PBA Draft!

http://twitter.com/ronnathanielsz

[CoJ]

according to ronnie nathanielsz' twitter,


PBA Update. Air 21 trades #4 pick for MacMac Cardona.Then trades MacMac to Meralco for Urbiztondo & #3 pick.

meaning, Air21 now has the 1st, 2nd and 3rd pick of the 2010 PBA Draft!

http://twitter.com/ronnathanielsz

good move for the PBA, as the league needs a villain that people would pay tickets just to see get beaten, Cardona + Meralco is a match maid in heaven, the PBA's most hated player strutting it for one of the Nation's most hated corporations, what's not to love?

[nardy]

from Twitter:

http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/1104171217/24118_379122828563_625663563_3939253_2905310_n_nor mal.jpg (http://twitter.com/ronnathanielsz) ronnathanielsz (http://twitter.com/ronnathanielsz)
We may soon have the Aquamen in the PBA. Good idea as long as their cheerleaders are pretty, bikini clad girls out for a swimming time!.
about 7 hours ago (http://twitter.com/ronnathanielsz/status/21652191633) via web

http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/758029218/coachrey_normal.jpg (http://twitter.com/ReyJoble) ReyJoble (http://twitter.com/ReyJoble)
RT @gmanewstv (http://twitter.com/gmanewstv) Meralco gets Cardona as its PBA franchise player - Sports - GMANews.TV - Official We.. http://bit.ly/97TQry
about 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/ReyJoble/status/21670179147) via TweetMeme (http://tweetmeme.com/)

[Silent Killer]

lolz at ronnie's twitter hehe :D

[ultimate_baller24]

lolz at ronnie's twitter hehe :D

weew. .i was shocked that ronnie nathanielsz has a twitter account. .:D. .
dont be shock if there would be thread like this"sri lankan national team updates"here on interbasket. .:eek:

[lovejones]

from Twitter:

http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/1104171217/24118_379122828563_625663563_3939253_2905310_n_nor mal.jpg (http://twitter.com/ronnathanielsz) ronnathanielsz (http://twitter.com/ronnathanielsz)
We may soon have the Aquamen in the PBA. Good idea as long as their cheerleaders are pretty, bikini clad girls out for a swimming time!.
about 7 hours ago (http://twitter.com/ronnathanielsz/status/21652191633) via web



Does this mean MVP is buying Red Bull Barakos franchise and change it to Maynilad Water?

[bone24_corleone]

Not nice if mvp would buy another team.

[mayfel]

Meralco drafts Cardona

It’s official–2007 Best Conference Player Mark “Mac Mac” Cardona will be playing for Meralco this coming 36th season of the Philippine Basketball Association.
Cardona began playing for Talk ‘N Text in 2005.
A known top-scorer, Cordona will be playing along veteran Marlou Aquino and Nelbert Omolon.

Meralco, the newest team in the PBA also acquired the services of 6’5” Beau Belga from Air21.

In other developments, Billy Mamaril returned to Ginebra after a short stint with Air21 while two-time Most Valuable Player Willie Miller reportedly signed a two-year contract for the Gin Kings.
http://manilatimes.net/index.php/sports/24224-meralco-drafts-cardona-


so billy mamaril is back withe kings.. so in exchange of who??

[gergerbinx]

Meralco drafts Cardona

It’s official–2007 Best Conference Player Mark “Mac Mac” Cardona will be playing for Meralco this coming 36th season of the Philippine Basketball Association.
Cardona began playing for Talk ‘N Text in 2005.
A known top-scorer, Cordona will be playing along veteran Marlou Aquino and Nelbert Omolon.

Meralco, the newest team in the PBA also acquired the services of 6’5” Beau Belga from Air21.

In other developments, Billy Mamaril returned to Ginebra after a short stint with Air21 while two-time Most Valuable Player Willie Miller reportedly signed a two-year contract for the Gin Kings.
http://manilatimes.net/index.php/sports/24224-meralco-drafts-cardona-


so billy mamaril is back withe kings.. so in exchange of who??

AIR 21 released serviceable bigmen beau belga and billy mamaril for nothing? oh my god. aside from their relatives whose gonna support air21 now. oh my. oh my. they rather disband. $#WT%$#^)&I@#$%*^$&*@#$!#$% NYO!!!

[salsa caballero]

Air-21 will line up Rabeh and Noy Baclao. They can also take Ford Arao if so inclined,(unlikely), with the 3rd spot in the draft. Not a bad set of pick-ups after releasing Belga and Billy Mamaril.

[digitalsuperman]

Air-21 will line up Rabeh and Noy Baclao. They can also take Ford Arao if so inclined,(unlikely), with the 3rd spot in the draft. Not a bad set of pick-ups after releasing Belga and Billy Mamaril.

yup very true. they're planning to pick up those big men. mamaril really isn't that of a big deal he isn't much of a scoring big man. i think its much of wise move to release belga and mamaril and have arao,hussaini and baclao.young legs so-to-speak and they're ateneans...hehe..

[Joe Yabuki]

didn't they also regain JR Quinahan from TNT?
and IMO Josh Urbiztondo would fit well with Guiao.

apart from that they are also planning to get a big man that can run, Elmer Espiritu for no.3 perhaps?

[Silent Killer]

elmer espiritu in air21 jersey? why not. a perfect replacement for arwind santos who was traded to SMB last year. in coach kalbo system, unpredictability of starting 5 will start to see if they got good players like rabeeh, baclao and espiritu. they can be starting frontcourt of air21. they can get rj jazul in the other picks.

[swaggerbox]

Express secure top 3 picks, but surprisingly lose Mamaril

Air21 has made great investments in securing the top three rookie picks in the coming PBA Draft next week at the Market! Market in Taguig.

On Sunday, August 29, the Express will have their historic moment. Air21 became the first team to secure the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 picks in the Rookie Draft since it was instituted in 1985.

But coach Yeng Guiao wasn’t amused. He is more surprised to learn that he lost two of his best frontliners in the Express – Billy Mamaril and Beau Belga.

“It’s good to have the top three picks in the draft because it’s an investment and this will be a historic moment," Guiao told GMANews.TV in a telephone interview. “But I was surprised to learn that Billy Mamaril is no longer part of our team because of a previous commitment with another squad. I’m all set in having both Belga and Mamaril in our lineup, but now, they’re gone."

Belga was traded to Meralco, the newest team in the PBA. He was part of the three-team, three-player trade that also included JR Quiñahan and Ali Peek. The Express were able to obtain the rights on Quiñahan from that trade while Peek went back to the Tropang Texters.

The Express lost another frontliner, Doug Kramer, during the latter stretch of the Fiesta Cup won by Alaska over San Miguel Beer, when they agreed on a trade with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters for the services of guard Marcy Arellano.

Air21 was also involved in a separate trade where it got the No.3 pick in the coming draft plus Josh Urbiztondo from the Mac Mac Cardona trade. Cardona was sent to Meralco to become its new franchise player, while Talk N Text got the No.4 pick previously held by Air21.

The Express did end up as the winner in player exchanges, except only when they lost Mamaril, reportedly headed to Ginebra.

“I’m surprised that we lost Mamaril and that’s a downside for us. We lost Belga, a frontliner who can run. Now, we’re stuck on having Carlo Sharma and Quinahan, but both of them are mere post up players. We need a big man who can run."

Guiao is expected to make former Ateneo stalwarts Rabeh Al-Hussaini, half brother of Sharma, and Nonoy Baclao as his No.1 and No.2 picks, respectively.

“Yes, we will pick them both, but Al-Hussaini plays the same role as Quinahan and Sharma. He can post up, but he’s not a running big man." said Guiao. “Baclao may be the only big man who can run for our team. We need to get a rookie frontliner who can run in the coming draft and he might be our No.3 pick."

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/199145/express-secure-top-3-picks-but-surprisingly-lose-mamaril

[Silent Killer]

Express secure top 3 picks, but surprisingly lose Mamaril

Air21 has made great investments in securing the top three rookie picks in the coming PBA Draft next week at the Market! Market in Taguig.

On Sunday, August 29, the Express will have their historic moment. Air21 became the first team to secure the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 picks in the Rookie Draft since it was instituted in 1985.

But coach Yeng Guiao wasn’t amused. He is more surprised to learn that he lost two of his best frontliners in the Express – Billy Mamaril and Beau Belga.

“It’s good to have the top three picks in the draft because it’s an investment and this will be a historic moment," Guiao told GMANews.TV in a telephone interview. “But I was surprised to learn that Billy Mamaril is no longer part of our team because of a previous commitment with another squad. I’m all set in having both Belga and Mamaril in our lineup, but now, they’re gone."

Belga was traded to Meralco, the newest team in the PBA. He was part of the three-team, three-player trade that also included JR Quiñahan and Ali Peek. The Express were able to obtain the rights on Quiñahan from that trade while Peek went back to the Tropang Texters.

The Express lost another frontliner, Doug Kramer, during the latter stretch of the Fiesta Cup won by Alaska over San Miguel Beer, when they agreed on a trade with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters for the services of guard Marcy Arellano.

Air21 was also involved in a separate trade where it got the No.3 pick in the coming draft plus Josh Urbiztondo from the Mac Mac Cardona trade. Cardona was sent to Meralco to become its new franchise player, while Talk N Text got the No.4 pick previously held by Air21.

The Express did end up as the winner in player exchanges, except only when they lost Mamaril, reportedly headed to Ginebra.

“I’m surprised that we lost Mamaril and that’s a downside for us. We lost Belga, a frontliner who can run. Now, we’re stuck on having Carlo Sharma and Quinahan, but both of them are mere post up players. We need a big man who can run."

Guiao is expected to make former Ateneo stalwarts Rabeh Al-Hussaini, half brother of Sharma, and Nonoy Baclao as his No.1 and No.2 picks, respectively.

“Yes, we will pick them both, but Al-Hussaini plays the same role as Quinahan and Sharma. He can post up, but he’s not a running big man." said Guiao. “Baclao may be the only big man who can run for our team. We need to get a rookie frontliner who can run in the coming draft and he might be our No.3 pick."

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/199145/express-secure-top-3-picks-but-surprisingly-lose-mamaril

whats new with air21 :o

[nardy]

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For San Mig, it’s Ato or Gee

By WAYLON GALVEZ
August 22, 2010, 5:06pm


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Ato Agustin and Gee Abanilla




Will San Miguel Beer make a coaching change?


Obviously, the Beermen are heading to that direction after losing to the Alaska Aces in the recent PBA Fiesta Cup Finals.


However, it’s not yet certain who will take Tanquingcen’s place.


But this early, Ato Agustin, according to a highly-reliable source, is the leading candidate to take over from Tanquingcen, although Gee Abanilla is also an option. The two are part of San Miguel coaching staff and both called the shots for the team twice, each one posting 1-1 win-loss record this conference.


Top officials of San Miguel are expected to meet this week to discuss the team’s plans for its coming campaign in the pro league, and the coaching post tops the agenda.


Contacted last week by the Bulletin, San Miguel chief for basketball operations Robert Non said all issues concerning the three teams of the company – SMB, B-Meg Derby Ace and Barangay Ginebra – will be discussed this week.


Agustin, the PBA MVP in 1992, mentored SMB in a pair of games during the classification phase, while Abanilla took the helm in Games 5 and 6 of the Fiesta Cup Finals. On both occasions, Tanquingcen acted as consultant.
Management has said that it was part of an on-the-job training for assistant coaches.


A PBA insider said that SMC president Ramon S. Ang will decide who will coach the Beermen next season, saying: “Whatever discussion is going among the officials of the SMC teams, the final decision will obviously come from Mr. Ang.”


However, league sources said that it’s either Agustin or Abanilla for the San Miguel coaching job, while Tanquingcen will rejoin his former team Ginebra and the coaching staff of Jong Uichico.


When Uichico moved to Ginebra prior to the 2006-07 Season, Tanquingcen, who was then the mentor of the Kings, was relegated to assistant coach. The revamp resulted to a championship for the Kings and Uichico credited Tanquingcen for his tremendous contributions to the team.


The following season in the Fiesta Cup, Tanquingcen was named head coach of SMB when Chot Reyes joined the all-PBA national team.


Tanquingcen won his first and so far only championship with San Miguel when he guided the franchise to the Fiesta Cup title last season. In their repeat bid though, the Beermen lost to the Alaska Aces, 4-2.


If SMB picks Agustin, the pride of Pampanga will have to step down as mentor of the reigning champion San Sebastian Stags in the NCAA.

[nardy]

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Yap wants posh condo for son

Beth Celis

In Huddle

First Posted 08:29:08 22/08/2010

James Yap is looking to buy a posh condominium unit in Makati so his son, presidential nephew Baby James, would have suitable accommodations when he comes to visit once a week.

James Sr. was awarded by the court twice-a-week visitation rights, allowing Baby James to sleep with his father overnight at least once a week.

According to James Sr., his primary consideration in choosing a property is security. Second, the property must have a swimming pool.

“Baby James loves to swim,” said his father. “The condo unit I’m looking at is beautiful and will suit the taste of Baby James.”

Purchase of the multi-million property will be finalized as soon as James returns from his vacation in the United States.

James leaves this weekend with negotiations for the renewal of his expired contract with B-Meg Derby Ace still up in the air.

* * *

Through media, semi-retired PBA cager Alex Crisano is making it known that he wants to make a comeback in the pro league.

According to scribe Robert Pangilinan, the 6-foot-7 cager has his eyes set on the Rain or Shine team, which is in dire need of a big man.

Crisano believes he can help the Elasto Painters win its first-ever PBA championship.
“I believe I can bring Rain or Shine to the finals.”

He said he has good chemistry with Fil-Ams Sol Mercado and Gabe Norwood, with whom he envisions to form a “power trio.”

“It will be the local version of Miami Heat’s dream team of Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh,” Crisano said.

Yesterday morning, I asked Rain or Shine team owner Raymond Yu if he was considering the proposal.

His reply: “That’s a difficult question to answer.”

[gergerbinx]

hahahaha. alex crisano is very funny. he must be on drugs (literally and figuratively). hey guys we now got a local version of the heat dream team!!! MAKE WAY!!! :D

[Joe Yabuki]

hahahaha. alex crisano is very funny. he must be on drugs (literally and figuratively). hey guys we now got a local version of the heat dream team!!! MAKE WAY!!! :D

sure, Alex Crisano will be Udonis Haslem both on and off the court :D

[swaggerbox]

Trades involving TNT, Meralco, Air21 legal -- Barrios

Philippine Basketball Association commissioner Sonny Barrios believes the series of trades made by Talk N Text, its sister team Meralco and Air21 over the past few days were done legally.

“Since the season is over, I do believe that the trade made by these teams that sent players to their former squads were done legally, thus the one-season ban should not be implemented," Barrios told GMANews.TV.

Barrios was referring to the separate trades made Friday that saw Mac Mac Cardona and Beau Belga going to Meralco, the league’s newest member, Ali Peek moving back to his previous team Talk N Text, and JR Quinahan returning to Air21.

Also finding himself a new team was Josh Urbiztondo, who is now with Air21 along with the No.3 overall pick in the draft as part of the Cardona trade. The No.4 pick of the Express was acquired by the Tropang Texters.

Barrios added that the season-long ban for players returning to their former teams will not anymore take effect as the 35th season of the league has just ended.

“I’m sure teams knew when and when not to trade players. Since the season is already over, the trade that sent players back to their former teams were done legally," added Barrios, the outgoing commissioner, who will pass the baton to Atty. Chito Salud at the end of the month.

But while Barrios cited the reason to uphold such trades, newly-crowned champion coach Tim Cone of Alaska blasted such trades involving the three teams.

“Well, it begins anew. Sister teams trading with each other involving a third party lackey. Now, it’s the other sister teams," said Cone in his Twitter account.

Former Philippine Basketball League commissioner Chino Trinidad also have things to say on the trades that were happening in the PBA.

“Let’s thank SMC and the MVP Group for espousing playing out of bounds, which is the only game they know how to play," added Trinidad in his Twitter.

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/199163/trades-involving-tnt-meralco-air21-legal-barrios

[ankle breaker]

Severino "Nonoy" Baclao - 6'4" PF/C- AdMU
Khazim Ali Mirza - 6'4" SF - UST
Rey Francis Guevarra - 6'3" SF - Letran
Petros Delmar
Narciso "Parri" Llagas - 6'4" C - UE
Elijah Swan - 5'8" PG - Rocky Mountain College
Fred Rick Malabago
Froilan Saquillo - 6'4" F - SSC
Peejay Barua - 6'4" F - DLSU
Robert Labagala - 5'10" PG - UE
Ramon Retaga - 5'10" PG - PCU
Barnett Rogado - 5'10" G - UC
Elmer Espiritu - 6'3" SF - UE
Ralph Gilbert Binos
Robert Simpson - 6'4" F - Eckerd College
John Albert Smith -
Rabeh Ahmed Al-Hussaini - 6'7" C - AdMU
Giorgio Ciriacruz - 6'3" F - Arellano
Neil Anthony Pascual - 6'4" F/C - MIT
Riego Gamalinda - 6'3" F - SBC
James Philip Mangahas - 6'1" SG/SF - DLSU
Hyram Bagatsing - 6'4" C - DLSU
Angelo Ray Gonzales
Lisztian Amparado - 6'0" G - PCU
John Carl Melegrito - 5'10" PG - Letran
Rudy Lingganay - 5'10" PG- UE
Victor Medina
Arvin Braganza - 6'1" G - UP
Dennis Rodriguez
Benjamin Albano
Allan Husted - 6'1" SG -
Melchor Gile - 6'2" G/F - UST
Mark Angelo Canlas - 6'5" C - UST
John Marion Wilson - 6'2" G - JRU
Marlon Adolfo - 6'4" C - FEU
Raymond John Aguilar - 6'3" F - NU
Alain Musni - 6'2" F - EAC
Josh Vanlandingham - 6'4" - Pacific Lutheran University
Jose Antonio "Jai" Reyes - 5'8" PG - AdMU
Uriel Marc Gupilan - 5'11" G -
John Carlos Hermida - 5'9" PG -SBC
Mark Louie Pradas - 6'1" G - JRU
John Eric Agas - 6'0" - JRU
Ian Mazo - 6'2" G/F - MIT
Mehyar Rafil-Aval
Chester Lloyd Taylor - 6'5" F/C - UST
Claiford Arao - 6'4" F/C - AdMU
Vic Manuel - 6'3" F - PSBA
Sean Michael Anthony - 6'4" SG/SF -
Marvin Hayes - 6'3" F - JRU
Hans Paul Thiele - 6'5" C - UE
Jimbo Aquino - 6'2" G - SSC
Rafael "RJ" Jazul - 5'9" PG - Letran
Martin Trejano Travela - 5'9" PG - Lassen Community College
Noel Dayrit
Christopher Sagun
Val Hezy Acuña - 6'3" G/F- UE
John Fernan Prescillas
Reymar Gutilban - 6'0" FG - SBC
Roy John Ipo
Albert Thomas Albano
Shawn Gabriel Weinstein - 6'1" PG - San Diego State University
Chris Canta

[dreamwalker]

News Article about Brgy. Ginebra Kings former import (?) August 21, 2010 Denham Brown, the Toronto native scored a game high 22 points as Canada's SMNT beats Serbia 62-58 on day two of the Acropolis Eurobank tournament in Greece.

Is he the only Canadian who ever played in the PBA..?

[b3lowzro]

News Article about Brgy. Ginebra Kings former import (?) August 21, 2010 Denham Brown, the Toronto native scored a game high 22 points as Canada's SMNT beats Serbia 62-58 on day two of the Acropolis Eurobank tournament in Greece.

Is he the only Canadian who ever played in the PBA..?

there was this guy named Masaia or Masaya (can't remember) who played briefly for San Miguel and for the Seaba champs Harbour Center, he said he was former Canadian NT member but i doubt it 'cause there was a game he was held scoreless and average less than 4 points.

[nardy]

News Article about Brgy. Ginebra Kings former import (?) August 21, 2010 Denham Brown, the Toronto native scored a game high 22 points as Canada's SMNT beats Serbia 62-58 on day two of the Acropolis Eurobank tournament in Greece.

Is he the only Canadian who ever played in the PBA..?

7'0 Jim Zoet

#12 http://www.tbayhoops.com/jim_zoet/image004.jpg


Stewart Granger http://hoopedia.nba.com/images/b/b8/Stewart-granger.jpg

[kerouac82]

there was this guy named Masaia or Masaya (can't remember) who played briefly for San Miguel and for the Seaba champs Harbour Center, he said he was former Canadian NT member but i doubt it 'cause there was a game he was held scoreless and average less than 4 points.

Vidal Massiah.

[nardy]

Vidal Massiah.

http://www.basketballbeyondborders.com/Player%20head%20shots/V%20Massiah%20head.jpg He's Canadian-Guyanese who is a former captain ball of the Canadian Men's National team.

[all_about]

Air21 will trade one of their 1st round picks since the maximum a team can pick in the 1st round is only 3.

[Joe Yabuki]

OT: sir Nardy, was this like your 6th avatar change for the week.not that I'm complaining though :D. but I admit the Ehra one was my favorite :p

[Dotch]

not really hoops related, but nevertheless, jimmy alapag and lj moreno's laguna beach wedding

http://metrophoto.smugmug.com/photos/979516900_RGPY2-L.jpg

from the photographer's photoblog site

[ricodgame]

Alaska Aces, fresh from winning the 2010 Fiesta Conference, has agreed in principle to give swingman Cyrus Baguio a three-year contract-extension deal worth P12.6 million -- the maximum amount allowed under league rules.

Over at B-MEG Derby Ace, Paul Artadi and Jonathan Fernandez were signed to new two-year pacts.

source: http://teampilipinas.info/2010/08/meralco-bolts-run-on-power-passion.html

[nardy]

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Hoop official’s dark plans
First Posted 11:29:00 28/08/2010


TWO DAYS after the coach of a popular PBA team called to make an inquiry, I was still trying to figure out what prompted him to make the call.

I seldom communicate with this coach and the call was wholly unexpected. He wanted to confirm reports that an unpopular basketball leader had been relieved of his important job.

“I figure you’re the best person to ask since you’re updated on these matters,” he said.

The coach also wanted to confirm if the man was sacked because of his failure to liquidate a staggering amount of P25 million to which he had access.

“I understand that this is the primary reason he was sacked. His inability to get along with people he is working with and others whom he is dealing with, was only secondary.”

Will he face criminal charges? Will his superiors get him jailed if he is unable to account for the amount he has gotten his hands on? The coach wanted to know.


* * *


I told the coach I was in no position to confirm if the basketball head is indeed jobless at the moment, although the buzz is all over town. I said I was inclined to believe that he is, since he was reported to have recently visited the office of a powerful top executive of a business conglomerate who has stakes in the PBA.

The controversial sports leader, who has always claimed to be a close friend and associate of that executive, almost always got what he wanted from the executive.

If ever he gets through to the powerful business executive, the speculation is that he would ask for either one of two positions currently being occupied by competent, loyal, career men, who have worked for the conglomerate for decades.

That’s what the basketball head told the staff of the executive.
He said it would be easy to convince the top executive that he is a worthier choice for the position of any of the two men he wants to replace.


* * *


Unfortunately for the (former?) basketball head, he failed to get an audience with the top executive when he visited. But through his secretary, he has set another meeting soon and this has caused much agitation among those who fear that he may be joining their ranks. Even people in the PBA office who heard of the visit share the same apprehension.

Everyone is hoping and praying he does not get the appointment with the top brass he is seeking.

Although nobody wants to deal, much less work, with him, the man is still in good standing with the top executive, who seems to have a soft spot for him.


* * *


“So who’s interested to know the status of this man?” It was my turn to question the coach.

“Is there anybody eyeing the position he vacated or will be vacating?”

“Not really. I just needed to determine if this man was telling the truth. He is spreading word that he will be in charge of the company’s basketball operations. If he’s telling the truth, the man currently holding that position is bound to lose his job. Nobody wants this so called cage leader to be in the company,” said the coach.

The man’s dark plans have reached the ears of the company’s basketball officials whose jobs he covets.

“I don’t think what he’s spreading is true. That’s just his strategy, pinagkakalat niya na in na siya,” said the official.

“Now if he truly believes that he’s in, maybe it’s time for him to see a psychiatrist. He’s nuts!”

[gergerbinx]

chismax galore!

[Beastly]

Saw on forum but yung nag post personally kilala ni Jonas.

Jonas will be traded in exchange for Paul Artadi.. That's their plan.. They just need a conduit team..

[gergerbinx]

saw on forum but yung nag post personally kilala ni jonas.

Jonas will be traded in exchange for paul artadi.. That's their plan.. they just need a conduit team..

paging air 21! Paging air 21! :d

[pachador]

so is this Eala ? i can't think of any other official :confused:


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Hoop official’s dark plans
First Posted 11:29:00 28/08/2010


TWO DAYS after the coach of a popular PBA team called to make an inquiry, I was still trying to figure out what prompted him to make the call.

I seldom communicate with this coach and the call was wholly unexpected. He wanted to confirm reports that an unpopular basketball leader had been relieved of his important job.

“I figure you’re the best person to ask since you’re updated on these matters,” he said.

The coach also wanted to confirm if the man was sacked because of his failure to liquidate a staggering amount of P25 million to which he had access.

“I understand that this is the primary reason he was sacked. His inability to get along with people he is working with and others whom he is dealing with, was only secondary.”

Will he face criminal charges? Will his superiors get him jailed if he is unable to account for the amount he has gotten his hands on? The coach wanted to know.


* * *


I told the coach I was in no position to confirm if the basketball head is indeed jobless at the moment, although the buzz is all over town. I said I was inclined to believe that he is, since he was reported to have recently visited the office of a powerful top executive of a business conglomerate who has stakes in the PBA.

The controversial sports leader, who has always claimed to be a close friend and associate of that executive, almost always got what he wanted from the executive.

If ever he gets through to the powerful business executive, the speculation is that he would ask for either one of two positions currently being occupied by competent, loyal, career men, who have worked for the conglomerate for decades.

That’s what the basketball head told the staff of the executive.
He said it would be easy to convince the top executive that he is a worthier choice for the position of any of the two men he wants to replace.


* * *


Unfortunately for the (former?) basketball head, he failed to get an audience with the top executive when he visited. But through his secretary, he has set another meeting soon and this has caused much agitation among those who fear that he may be joining their ranks. Even people in the PBA office who heard of the visit share the same apprehension.

Everyone is hoping and praying he does not get the appointment with the top brass he is seeking.

Although nobody wants to deal, much less work, with him, the man is still in good standing with the top executive, who seems to have a soft spot for him.


* * *


“So who’s interested to know the status of this man?” It was my turn to question the coach.

“Is there anybody eyeing the position he vacated or will be vacating?”

“Not really. I just needed to determine if this man was telling the truth. He is spreading word that he will be in charge of the company’s basketball operations. If he’s telling the truth, the man currently holding that position is bound to lose his job. Nobody wants this so called cage leader to be in the company,” said the coach.

The man’s dark plans have reached the ears of the company’s basketball officials whose jobs he covets.

“I don’t think what he’s spreading is true. That’s just his strategy, pinagkakalat niya na in na siya,” said the official.

“Now if he truly believes that he’s in, maybe it’s time for him to see a psychiatrist. He’s nuts!”

[bhinov]

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Hoop official’s dark plans
First Posted 11:29:00 28/08/2010

isa ba siya sa tatlong itlog? :D hmmm :rolleyes:

Okay i'll stop speculating. :D

[reamily]

would the company game ko... ito ito ang game



trans: the once theme song of the conglomerate:eek::eek:

[mayfel]

PBA DRAFT NOTES AND CLUES
by Snow Badua on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 10:37pm

1.) A SOURCE TOLD ME THAT AIR 21 INTENTIONALLY SWITCHED THE DRAFT POSITIONS OF RABEH AND NONOY TO SHOW AL-HUSSSINI A LESSON OF HUMILITY--- AND TO THE SURPRISE OF SOME OBSERVERS… THE FORMER ATENEO CAGER WAS OVERHEARD SAYING… “IT’S NOT RIGHT, IT WAS UNFAIR!”

2.) FORMER AIR 21 GOVERNOR LITO ALVAREZ GAVE HIS SUCESSOR JOHAN RAMOS SOME HANDS ON TRAINING--- AS THE AFFABLE CUSTOMS CHIEF TAUGHT HIM THE “TRICKS OF THE TRADE”--- NOTE”: TWICE TRADED WITH COKE

3.) GINEBRA WILL PLAY SOME EXHIBITION GAMES IN GUAM LATER THIS WEEK--- THIS IS PART OF THEIR PREPARATIONS--- EVERY PLAYER (WITH U-S VISA) WILL JOIN THE TRIP--- EXCEPT MENK AND HATFILED WHO ARE BOTH IN THE U-S.

4.) GINEBRA WILL RETURN TO TRAINING TOMORROW AT 9 AM--- TAKE NOTE: MAJORITY OF THE PLAYERS ARE STILL WITHOUT A CONTRACT.

5.) DERBY ACE LLAMADOS HAS ALREADY SIGNED 4 OF THEIR 7 PLAYERS WITH EXPIRED CONTRACTS… ROGER YAP, PAUL ARTADI, JONATHAN FERNANDEZ AND RAFI REAVIES.

6.) 2 GUARDS WHO WERE DRAFTED WILL EVENTUALLY BE TRADED TO A TEAM MENTORED BY THEIR FORMER COACH.

7.) THE MASS MOVEMENT OF PLAYERS INVOLVING NOT LESS THAN 6 AND INCLUDES ATLEAST 3 TEAMS SHOULD BE EXPECTED IN THE FEW DAYS.

8.) 2 PLAYERS KNOWN FOR THEIR INTENSE ON AND OFF COURT PARTNERSHIP MIGHT JUST PART WAYS BEFORE THE NEXT SEASON BEGINS. IT WILL SHOCK MOST OF THEIR FANS AS THE TWO HAS TURNED FROM BEST OF FRIENDS TO WORST FIENDS.

9.) THE CONFLICT OF THESE PLAYERS WHICH WILL LEAD TO A SURPRISE TRADE, MEANTIME, WILL REVOKE THE TRADE OF THEIR TEAM’S ANOTHER MARQUEE PLAYER. NOTE: THIS CAGER HAS LONG BEEN PART OF TRADE RUMORS.

10.) MERALCO COACH RYAN GREGORIO IS NOT YET HAPPY WITH HIS LINE-UP... HE WANTS IMPROVE HIS LINE-UP MORE.

11.) WHILE I AM WRITING THIS--- SEAN TNHONY AND RENREN RITUALO HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO PRACTICE WITH THE POWERADE TIGERS STARTING AUGUST 30, 2010

12.) ADD'L INFO TO NUMBER 8: THIS TRADE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THOUGH... BUT ONE OF THE PROTAGONISTS IS ALREADY INSISTING THAT EIGHTER ONE OF THEM SHOULD BE SHIPPED TO ANOTHER TEAM.

13.)I TALKED TO LARRY FONACIER MOMENTS AFTER HE WAS TRADED AND HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT HE PROMISED TO BRING HIS CHAMPIONSHIP LUCK TO TALK N TEXT.

14.) SCHEDULE OF RESUMPTION OF TEAM PRACTICES... (FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, I AM NOT YET GIVING YOU THE TIME SCHEDULE)

A.) BMEG DERBY ACE - WILL BEGIN SEPT. 1 RONAX GYM ORTIGAS

B.) RAIN OR SHINE - AUGUST 30 NEGA NORTH GREENHILLS

C.) BARAKO ENERGY - AUGUST 31 SAN JUAN ARENA

D.) MERALCO - AUGUST 31 YNARES PASIG

E.) ALASKA - SEPTEMBER 20 REYES GYM

F.) SAN MIGUEL BEERMEN - SEPTEMBER 15 ACROPOLIS

G.) GINEBRA - AUGUST 30 GREEN MEADOWS

H.) AIR 21- AUGUST 31 REYES GYM

I.) TALK N TEXT - SEPTEMBER 6 MORO LORENZO GYM

J.) POWERADE -(ALREADY STARTED LAST THURSDAY) MORO LORENZO GYM
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[el scorcho]

PBA DRAFT NOTES AND CLUES
by Snow Badua on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 10:37pm

1.) A SOURCE TOLD ME THAT AIR 21 INTENTIONALLY SWITCHED THE DRAFT POSITIONS OF RABEH AND NONOY TO SHOW AL-HUSSSINI A LESSON OF HUMILITY--- AND TO THE SURPRISE OF SOME OBSERVERS… THE FORMER ATENEO CAGER WAS OVERHEARD SAYING… “IT’S NOT RIGHT, IT WAS UNFAIR!”

2.) FORMER AIR 21 GOVERNOR LITO ALVAREZ GAVE HIS SUCESSOR JOHAN RAMOS SOME HANDS ON TRAINING--- AS THE AFFABLE CUSTOMS CHIEF TAUGHT HIM THE “TRICKS OF THE TRADE”--- NOTE”: TWICE TRADED WITH COKE

3.) GINEBRA WILL PLAY SOME EXHIBITION GAMES IN GUAM LATER THIS WEEK--- THIS IS PART OF THEIR PREPARATIONS--- EVERY PLAYER (WITH U-S VISA) WILL JOIN THE TRIP--- EXCEPT MENK AND HATFILED WHO ARE BOTH IN THE U-S.

4.) GINEBRA WILL RETURN TO TRAINING TOMORROW AT 9 AM--- TAKE NOTE: MAJORITY OF THE PLAYERS ARE STILL WITHOUT A CONTRACT.

5.) DERBY ACE LLAMADOS HAS ALREADY SIGNED 4 OF THEIR 7 PLAYERS WITH EXPIRED CONTRACTS… ROGER YAP, PAUL ARTADI, JONATHAN FERNANDEZ AND RAFI REAVIES.

6.) 2 GUARDS WHO WERE DRAFTED WILL EVENTUALLY BE TRADED TO A TEAM MENTORED BY THEIR FORMER COACH.

7.) THE MASS MOVEMENT OF PLAYERS INVOLVING NOT LESS THAN 6 AND INCLUDES ATLEAST 3 TEAMS SHOULD BE EXPECTED IN THE FEW DAYS.

8.) 2 PLAYERS KNOWN FOR THEIR INTENSE ON AND OFF COURT PARTNERSHIP MIGHT JUST PART WAYS BEFORE THE NEXT SEASON BEGINS. IT WILL SHOCK MOST OF THEIR FANS AS THE TWO HAS TURNED FROM BEST OF FRIENDS TO WORST FIENDS.

9.) THE CONFLICT OF THESE PLAYERS WHICH WILL LEAD TO A SURPRISE TRADE, MEANTIME, WILL REVOKE THE TRADE OF THEIR TEAM’S ANOTHER MARQUEE PLAYER. NOTE: THIS CAGER HAS LONG BEEN PART OF TRADE RUMORS.

10.) MERALCO COACH RYAN GREGORIO IS NOT YET HAPPY WITH HIS LINE-UP... HE WANTS IMPROVE HIS LINE-UP MORE.

11.) WHILE I AM WRITING THIS--- SEAN TNHONY AND RENREN RITUALO HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO PRACTICE WITH THE POWERADE TIGERS STARTING AUGUST 30, 2010

12.) ADD'L INFO TO NUMBER 8: THIS TRADE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THOUGH... BUT ONE OF THE PROTAGONISTS IS ALREADY INSISTING THAT EIGHTER ONE OF THEM SHOULD BE SHIPPED TO ANOTHER TEAM.

13.)I TALKED TO LARRY FONACIER MOMENTS AFTER HE WAS TRADED AND HE WAS SO SHOCKED THAT HE PROMISED TO BRING HIS CHAMPIONSHIP LUCK TO TALK N TEXT.

14.) SCHEDULE OF RESUMPTION OF TEAM PRACTICES... (FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, I AM NOT YET GIVING YOU THE TIME SCHEDULE)

A.) BMEG DERBY ACE - WILL BEGIN SEPT. 1 RONAX GYM ORTIGAS

B.) RAIN OR SHINE - AUGUST 30 NEGA NORTH GREENHILLS

C.) BARAKO ENERGY - AUGUST 31 SAN JUAN ARENA

D.) MERALCO - AUGUST 31 YNARES PASIG

E.) ALASKA - SEPTEMBER 20 REYES GYM

F.) SAN MIGUEL BEERMEN - SEPTEMBER 15 ACROPOLIS

G.) GINEBRA - AUGUST 30 GREEN MEADOWS

H.) AIR 21- AUGUST 31 REYES GYM

I.) TALK N TEXT - SEPTEMBER 6 MORO LORENZO GYM

J.) POWERADE -(ALREADY STARTED LAST THURSDAY) MORO LORENZO GYM
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Wild guess...totally not an expert...please don't diss me..Caguioa and Helterbrand?

[el scorcho]

6.) 2 GUARDS WHO WERE DRAFTED WILL EVENTUALLY BE TRADED TO A TEAM MENTORED BY THEIR FORMER COACH.

Only Ato Agustin (SMB) is the only active coach with recent UAAP/NCAA experience. Only Jimbo Aquino is from SSC.

Again, not an expert...please enlighten...

[RP Team_87]

na trade daw uli si R.Ritualo?

[nardy]

na trade daw uli si R.Ritualo?

He's now with Powerade together with Sean Anthony in exchange for Draft picks.

[mayfel]

na trade daw uli si R.Ritualo?

Renren Ritaulo and Sean Anthony the sixth pick of the draft by Express are headed to the Powerade Tigers in exchange of 2012 first and second round pick of the Tigers

[duphaR007]

6.) 2 GUARDS WHO WERE DRAFTED WILL EVENTUALLY BE TRADED TO A TEAM MENTORED BY THEIR FORMER COACH.

Only Ato Agustin (SMB) is the only active coach with recent UAAP/NCAA experience. Only Jimbo Aquino is from SSC.

Again, not an expert...please enlighten...

How about Borgie Hermida and Bam Gamalinda? To join Koy Banal perhaps???

just a wild guess......

[nardy]

there's a lot of wheeling and dealing happening .... a number of teams would have a MAJOR MAJOR new look after everything is finished. Draft choices going to other teams, veteran players leaving their old teams, etc. It is now more about business, as so much cash is turning over from one hand to the other. Is all about the Money.

[neo]

there's a lot of wheeling and dealing happening .... a number of teams would have a MAJOR MAJOR new look after everything is finished. Draft choices going to other teams, veteran players leaving their old teams, etc. It is now more about business, as so much cash is turning over from one hand to the other. Is all about the Money.

but at least new faces and old faces in new teams could revived excitement to many fans.

[nardy]

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Ferriols, Bugia boost Painters’ frontline

08/30/2010 | 06:43 PM

Veteran frontliner John Ferriols and Paolo Bugia will provide additional height and heft to an undersized, but athletic, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters squad.

Rain or Shine co-team owner Raymond Yu confirmed the news to GMANews.TV through a text message.

“We just added Ferriols and Bugia to our team," said Yu. “At least we’ve added few more frontliners who can help out Jay-R Reyes, Jervy Cruz and Doug Kramer.

Kramer, a 6-foot-4 banger, was picked up by the Elasto Painters in a trade with Air21 for Marcy Arellano during the latter stretch of the PBA Fiesta Conference won by Alaska.

Just as expected, Air21 is active in the wheeling dealing of players.

The Express is reportedly acting as conduit to the trade between sister teams B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados and the San Miguel Beermen. The Llamados will acquire the services of promising guard Jonas Villanueva while the Beermen will get Paul Artadi. The Express will get a future second-round pick.

With three new players joining the squad – top rookie picks Nonoy Baclao, Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Rey Guevarra – the Express will be forced to unload two more players.

The team is reportedly putting former Rookie of the Year awardee Rich Alvarez and Wesley Gonzales on trading block.

Meanwhile, Talk N Text coach Chot Reyes expressed satisfaction in getting the services of Larry Fonacier, who was plucked by the Tropang Texters from the Alaska Aces during Draft Day.

The Tropang Texters were forced to unload their No.4 overall pick for the rights on Fonacier, who will play an integral part on the team’s offensive scheme.

“Before the draft started, we were looking at a big man and a shooter. We were able to get Ali Peek, but lost Mac-Mac Cardona to Meralco. And then we found Larry (Fonacier) being offered to us by Alaska so we grabbed the opportunity. Last year, we were only seventh in three-point shooting. With Larry around, I believe we can improve more," said Reyes. - Rey Joble, GMANews.TV

[mayfel]

Wild guess...totally not an expert...please don't diss me..Caguioa and Helterbrand?

I watched the teledyaryo sports early this evening and Snow Badua was in the practiced of the Kings and he said that the Guam trip of the Kings are off. also Jong Uichico said that Caguioa and Helterbrand along with Menk, Hatfield, Miller, Tubid and Intal are untouchables in Kings line-up so the speculations of Caguioa and Helterbrand is off the board base on interview with coach Jong

[nardy]

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Derby eyes Mamaril to shore up frontline


BY NOLI CORTEZ


B-MEG Derby Ace is raring to defend its PBA Philippine Cup crown, but must do so with two of its most prized players most likely sitting it out for majority of the conference.


So the Llamados are moving heaven and earth to shore up their frontline and are eyeing Billy Mamaril from Ginebra for the veteran frontline presence they so badly need.


"The problem is, sister team ang dalawa and Derby Ace cannot give Ginebra anything but a future draft pick," said a source privy to the negotiations. "Also, there’s the problem of which is going to be the third party."


Derby Ace coach Jorge Gallent declined to comment about the possible trade, but admitted they indeed need some frontliners to make up for what is projected to be a prolonged absence by Kerby Raymundo and Marc Pingris.


Raymundo, who hardly saw action in the recently-concluded Fiesta Conference, was found to be suffering from a torn muscle in his hip area, the same injury bugging Pingris. Both are set to undergo arthroscopic surgery and may take five months to fully recuperate.


The Philippine Cup, topped last season by the team then known as Purefoods, starts on Oct. 3.


The Llamados tried to shore up their frontline by acquiring 6-foot-3 Pari Llagas, a known inside banger, and 6-4 Val Acuna, also a former UE Red Warrior, in last Sunday’s draft. But even team officials admitted the two may take some time before fully blooming in the pro league.


"What Derby Ace truly needs is the veteran smarts Mamaril can instantly deliver," said the source.


Already, the Llamados are sending Paul Artadi to San Miguel Beer for Jonas Villanueva in a trade that also involves Air21 and future draft picks.


For their part, the Kings picked a pair of former NCAA MVPs in John Marion Wilson and Jimbo Aquino, both shooting guards who could help the perennial crowd favorites’ aging backcourt.

[mayfel]

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Ferriols, Bugia boost Painters’ frontline

08/30/2010 | 06:43 PM

Veteran frontliner John Ferriols and Paolo Bugia will provide additional height and heft to an undersized, but athletic, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters squad.

Rain or Shine co-team owner Raymond Yu confirmed the news to GMANews.TV through a text message.

“We just added Ferriols and Bugia to our team," said Yu. “At least we’ve added few more frontliners who can help out Jay-R Reyes, Jervy Cruz and Doug Kramer.

Kramer, a 6-foot-4 banger, was picked up by the Elasto Painters in a trade with Air21 for Marcy Arellano during the latter stretch of the PBA Fiesta Conference won by Alaska.

Just as expected, Air21 is active in the wheeling dealing of players.

The Express is reportedly acting as conduit to the trade between sister teams B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados and the San Miguel Beermen. The Llamados will acquire the services of promising guard Jonas Villanueva while the Beermen will get Paul Artadi. The Express will get a future second-round pick.

With three new players joining the squad – top rookie picks Nonoy Baclao, Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Rey Guevarra – the Express will be forced to unload two more players.

The team is reportedly putting former Rookie of the Year awardee Rich Alvarez and Wesley Gonzales on trading block.

Meanwhile, Talk N Text coach Chot Reyes expressed satisfaction in getting the services of Larry Fonacier, who was plucked by the Tropang Texters from the Alaska Aces during Draft Day.

The Tropang Texters were forced to unload their No.4 overall pick for the rights on Fonacier, who will play an integral part on the team’s offensive scheme.

“Before the draft started, we were looking at a big man and a shooter. We were able to get Ali Peek, but lost Mac-Mac Cardona to Meralco. And then we found Larry (Fonacier) being offered to us by Alaska so we grabbed the opportunity. Last year, we were only seventh in three-point shooting. With Larry around, I believe we can improve more," said Reyes. - Rey Joble, GMANews.TV


I'm curious about this one, does Ginebra just let them go without getting in return?? well a good pick up for Rain or Shine they added 2 frontliners
in their line-up plus they got a wingman in Josh Vanlandingham and they get a combo guard in RJ Jazul.. Rain or Shine is the exact opposite of Air21 in managing their team..

[mayfel]

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Derby eyes Mamaril to shore up frontline


BY NOLI CORTEZ


B-MEG Derby Ace is raring to defend its PBA Philippine Cup crown, but must do so with two of its most prized players most likely sitting it out for majority of the conference.


So the Llamados are moving heaven and earth to shore up their frontline and are eyeing Billy Mamaril from Ginebra for the veteran frontline presence they so badly need.


"The problem is, sister team ang dalawa and Derby Ace cannot give Ginebra anything but a future draft pick," said a source privy to the negotiations. "Also, there’s the problem of which is going to be the third party."


Derby Ace coach Jorge Gallent declined to comment about the possible trade, but admitted they indeed need some frontliners to make up for what is projected to be a prolonged absence by Kerby Raymundo and Marc Pingris.


Raymundo, who hardly saw action in the recently-concluded Fiesta Conference, was found to be suffering from a torn muscle in his hip area, the same injury bugging Pingris. Both are set to undergo arthroscopic surgery and may take five months to fully recuperate.


The Philippine Cup, topped last season by the team then known as Purefoods, starts on Oct. 3.


The Llamados tried to shore up their frontline by acquiring 6-foot-3 Pari Llagas, a known inside banger, and 6-4 Val Acuna, also a former UE Red Warrior, in last Sunday’s draft. But even team officials admitted the two may take some time before fully blooming in the pro league.


"What Derby Ace truly needs is the veteran smarts Mamaril can instantly deliver," said the source.


Already, the Llamados are sending Paul Artadi to San Miguel Beer for Jonas Villanueva in a trade that also involves Air21 and future draft picks.


For their part, the Kings picked a pair of former NCAA MVPs in John Marion Wilson and Jimbo Aquino, both shooting guards who could help the perennial crowd favorites’ aging backcourt.

I don't think the Kings will let Mamaril to be traded now that Ferriols and Bugia are now with the Rain or Shine..if Mamaril will be traded who will left in the Ginebra's frontline?? it's only Menk,Villanueva,De Ocampo,Hatfield and Wilson.

[nardy]

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Lhuillier eyes PBA franchise

By TITO S. TALAO
August 30, 2010, 4:40pm


The call of the Philippine Basketball Association has reached the Queen City of the South through the M. Lhuillier Group of Companies.


Owned by businessman and sports patron Michel Lhuillier, with hands-on management participation from sons Michael (vice president for Visayas and Mindanao) and Charles (vice president for Luzon), ML Kwarta Padala brand, just one of the Lhuilliers’ business units, is seriously contemplating on joining the PBA.


“Perhaps for the 37th season,” said a source privy to the interest expressed by the elder Lhuillier, a member of the board of trustees of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and chairman of the Cebu City Sports Commission.


Instrumental in launching the basketball careers of Jojo Lastimosa, Samboy Lim, Peter Aguilar and Al Solis, among others, through his teams in the Philippine Amateur Basketball League in the ‘80s, Lhuillier and long-time head coach and Cebu City councilor Raul Alcoseba, the source said, are weighing all options in analyzing the viability of putting up a PBA team in promoting ML Kwarta Padala nationwide.


“It’s only a matter of time although they don’t want to rush things,” the source said. “They recognize the strength of the PBA as a premier advertising vehicle, and their passion for basketball has long been established.”


Provincial games in Cebu City have received consistent backing from the Lhuillier family through the years, a relationship the renowned clan hopes to cement into a more permanent partnership.

[pachador]

I wont be surprised if lhuillier will be eyeing fajardo and slaughter. they will be a fan favorite too because there are many visayan migrants in Manila. of course when PBA will have games in visayas/mindanao where lhuillier is playing, expect the gyms to be fully-packed standing room only.



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Lhuillier eyes PBA franchise

By TITO S. TALAO
August 30, 2010, 4:40pm


The call of the Philippine Basketball Association has reached the Queen City of the South through the M. Lhuillier Group of Companies.


Owned by businessman and sports patron Michel Lhuillier, with hands-on management participation from sons Michael (vice president for Visayas and Mindanao) and Charles (vice president for Luzon), ML Kwarta Padala brand, just one of the Lhuilliers’ business units, is seriously contemplating on joining the PBA.


“Perhaps for the 37th season,” said a source privy to the interest expressed by the elder Lhuillier, a member of the board of trustees of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and chairman of the Cebu City Sports Commission.


Instrumental in launching the basketball careers of Jojo Lastimosa, Samboy Lim, Peter Aguilar and Al Solis, among others, through his teams in the Philippine Amateur Basketball League in the ‘80s, Lhuillier and long-time head coach and Cebu City councilor Raul Alcoseba, the source said, are weighing all options in analyzing the viability of putting up a PBA team in promoting ML Kwarta Padala nationwide.


“It’s only a matter of time although they don’t want to rush things,” the source said. “They recognize the strength of the PBA as a premier advertising vehicle, and their passion for basketball has long been established.”


Provincial games in Cebu City have received consistent backing from the Lhuillier family through the years, a relationship the renowned clan hopes to cement into a more permanent partnership.

[pachador]

So who is this Basketball official with dark plans ? :D


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Hoop official’s dark plans
First Posted 11:29:00 28/08/2010


TWO DAYS after the coach of a popular PBA team called to make an inquiry, I was still trying to figure out what prompted him to make the call.

I seldom communicate with this coach and the call was wholly unexpected. He wanted to confirm reports that an unpopular basketball leader had been relieved of his important job.

“I figure you’re the best person to ask since you’re updated on these matters,” he said.

The coach also wanted to confirm if the man was sacked because of his failure to liquidate a staggering amount of P25 million to which he had access.

“I understand that this is the primary reason he was sacked. His inability to get along with people he is working with and others whom he is dealing with, was only secondary.”

Will he face criminal charges? Will his superiors get him jailed if he is unable to account for the amount he has gotten his hands on? The coach wanted to know.


* * *


I told the coach I was in no position to confirm if the basketball head is indeed jobless at the moment, although the buzz is all over town. I said I was inclined to believe that he is, since he was reported to have recently visited the office of a powerful top executive of a business conglomerate who has stakes in the PBA.

The controversial sports leader, who has always claimed to be a close friend and associate of that executive, almost always got what he wanted from the executive.

If ever he gets through to the powerful business executive, the speculation is that he would ask for either one of two positions currently being occupied by competent, loyal, career men, who have worked for the conglomerate for decades.

That’s what the basketball head told the staff of the executive.
He said it would be easy to convince the top executive that he is a worthier choice for the position of any of the two men he wants to replace.


* * *


Unfortunately for the (former?) basketball head, he failed to get an audience with the top executive when he visited. But through his secretary, he has set another meeting soon and this has caused much agitation among those who fear that he may be joining their ranks. Even people in the PBA office who heard of the visit share the same apprehension.

Everyone is hoping and praying he does not get the appointment with the top brass he is seeking.

Although nobody wants to deal, much less work, with him, the man is still in good standing with the top executive, who seems to have a soft spot for him.


* * *


“So who’s interested to know the status of this man?” It was my turn to question the coach.

“Is there anybody eyeing the position he vacated or will be vacating?”

“Not really. I just needed to determine if this man was telling the truth. He is spreading word that he will be in charge of the company’s basketball operations. If he’s telling the truth, the man currently holding that position is bound to lose his job. Nobody wants this so called cage leader to be in the company,” said the coach.

The man’s dark plans have reached the ears of the company’s basketball officials whose jobs he covets.

“I don’t think what he’s spreading is true. That’s just his strategy, pinagkakalat niya na in na siya,” said the official.

“Now if he truly believes that he’s in, maybe it’s time for him to see a psychiatrist. He’s nuts!”

[ramzaruglia]

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Derby eyes Mamaril to shore up frontline


BY NOLI CORTEZ


B-MEG Derby Ace is raring to defend its PBA Philippine Cup crown, but must do so with two of its most prized players most likely sitting it out for majority of the conference.


So the Llamados are moving heaven and earth to shore up their frontline and are eyeing Billy Mamaril from Ginebra for the veteran frontline presence they so badly need.


"The problem is, sister team ang dalawa and Derby Ace cannot give Ginebra anything but a future draft pick," said a source privy to the negotiations. "Also, there’s the problem of which is going to be the third party."


Derby Ace coach Jorge Gallent declined to comment about the possible trade, but admitted they indeed need some frontliners to make up for what is projected to be a prolonged absence by Kerby Raymundo and Marc Pingris.


Raymundo, who hardly saw action in the recently-concluded Fiesta Conference, was found to be suffering from a torn muscle in his hip area, the same injury bugging Pingris. Both are set to undergo arthroscopic surgery and may take five months to fully recuperate.


The Philippine Cup, topped last season by the team then known as Purefoods, starts on Oct. 3.


The Llamados tried to shore up their frontline by acquiring 6-foot-3 Pari Llagas, a known inside banger, and 6-4 Val Acuna, also a former UE Red Warrior, in last Sunday’s draft. But even team officials admitted the two may take some time before fully blooming in the pro league.


"What Derby Ace truly needs is the veteran smarts Mamaril can instantly deliver," said the source.


Already, the Llamados are sending Paul Artadi to San Miguel Beer for Jonas Villanueva in a trade that also involves Air21 and future draft picks.


For their part, the Kings picked a pair of former NCAA MVPs in John Marion Wilson and Jimbo Aquino, both shooting guards who could help the perennial crowd favorites’ aging backcourt.

If they want some frontline men, why not get Chester Taylor or "Badong" Canlas? God this guy is not looking outside of the box...

[all_about]

Talk ‘N Text suspends trade talk for center, to keep Peek, De Ocampo

By Musong R. Castillo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:51:00 08/31/2010

Filed Under: Sport, Basketball

MANILA, Philippines -- Chot Reyes and Talk ’N Text are done with the wheeling and dealing for now, with the Tropang Texters giving up their hunt for a big man and will just await the arrival of Japeth Aguilar.

Ali Peek, at just over 6-foot-4, will be the Texters’ main center after giving up in their chase to land veteran internationalist Asi Taulava of Coca-Cola.

“Right now, Ali is our center,” Reyes told the Philippine Daily Inquirer recently, disclosing that his squad could not let go, yet, of Ranidel De Ocampo who has been the subject of trade talks vice the big man that Talk ’N Text wanted.

“With the way he’s been playing, if you were the coach, would you let go of Ranidel?” Reyes asked.

“We’ll just wait for December when Japeth (Aguilar) returns,” Reyes added.

Aguilar, last year’s top rookie pick who played just one game for Air21 before being traded to Talk ’N Text, has just one pro game under his belt and is far from being a franchise player.

But the 6-foot-10 former Western Kentucky University reserve has toughened up with Smart-Gilas and has one international tournament left to play in, the Asian Games in China, in November.

“We’re willing to wait,” Reyes said.

Talk ’N Text acquired Peek as part of the trade that sent Mac Cardona to sister squad Meralco last month.

The Texters will try to plug the hole that Cardona left by signing Larry Fonacier, whom the squad acquired from Alaska during the last Draft.

http://sports.inquirer.net/sport/basketball/view/20100831-289812/Talk-N-Text-suspends-trade-talk-for-center-to-keep-Peek-De-Ocampo

[all_about]

Air21 sign up Baclao, Al Hussaini, Guevarra

By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:07:00 08/31/2010

Filed Under: Sport, Basketball

MANILA, Philippines -- Showing its commitment to strengthen the squad weakened by trades last season, the Air21 Express wasted little time in signing up its top three picks in the 2010 PBA Draft.

The Express signed top pick Nonoy Baclao and No. 2 choice Rabeh Al-Hussaini to maximum three-year deals worth P8.5 million each and third selection Rey Guevarra to a three-year contract worth P6 million on Tuesday as they began rebuilding a franchise that won just 10 of its 36 games last season.

Cornerstones of the Ateneo squad that won back-to-back titles in the 2008 and 2009, the 6-foot-5 Baclao and 6-foot-7 Al-Hussaini will receive the rookie maximum of P150,000 on their first year, P225,000 on their sophomore season and P337,000 on the final year of the deal.

Guevarra, a former Letran standout, will get P120,000 on his first year, P150,000 on his sophomore season and P200,000 in the third year.

The three rookies joined the Express in practice at the Reyes Gym on Tuesday and Express skipper Wynne Arboleda liked what he saw.

“I think they will immediately make an impact on our team,” said Arboleda.

Air21 team manager Allan Gregorio said the Express has also been planning to sign center Carlo Sharma, Al-Hussaini’s half brother, to a one-year extension.

“Basically, we have the players we need to be competitive in the All-Filipino Cup,” said Gregorio.

“We received offers for trades to our rookies but our chairman, Bert Lina, is firm on the decision that we are not trading our top three picks. We need a new image. We need to prove Air 21 is here to stay. And make it the most competitive as it can be,” he said.

Gregorio sees the entry of Baclao, Al-Hussaini and Guevarra as a “second coming” to the time when the Express still had marquee players Ranidel and Yancy De Ocampo, Arwind Santos and KG Canaleta in 2005.

Meanwhile, Rain or Shine signed up fifth pick Joshua Vanlandingham to the maximum three-year for rookies.

Unable to get a new deal with Powerade, Marvin Cruz was snapped up by Barako Bull, which offered him a one-year deal. Paolo Hubalde and Mark Isip were also given fresh one-year deals by Barako Bull.

[manu_bol]

“We’ll just wait for December when Japeth (Aguilar) returns,” Reyes added.


hmm... so japeth is going back to the pba after the asian games? will he be missing the preparations for fiba-asia 2011?

oh wait... i think there's talk of a thorough evaluation of smart gilas after the asian games... there could be a possibility that japeth won't be chosen to play in 2011.

[pachador]

maybe ranidel or williams will replace him for the 2011 fiba-asia ??? but then since Japeth is already part of TNT , if Toroman still wants japeth then TNT will probably let him stay with Gilas.



hmm... so japeth is going back to the pba after the asian games? will he be missing the preparations for fiba-asia 2011?

oh wait... i think there's talk of a thorough evaluation of smart gilas after the asian games... there could be a possibility that japeth won't be chosen to play in 2011.

[reamily]

or worst do we still have the developmental team:D

the "smart gilas" life cycle has ended its time to pick 4-6 players to be beef uf with the pros for the national team come 2011:

[KevinDurant]

The Gilas players are all part of a pool. They are being paid and also evaluated. It is up to the management if they want to bring in some pro players. But I do believe that these pro players are for short term purposes only. After 2011, there's still the 2013 and 2015 FIBA Asia. We'll be Asian beaters by then.

[blackninja]

does anyone here a copy of meralco roster so far?
or do you also have like a copy of meralco jersey to be used?
thanks!:D

[all_about]

Tigers not giving away Anthony
BY NOLI CORTEZ

ANY offer to Powerade for Sean Michael Anthony should be something tantalizing enough for the Tigers to even entertain it.

This was stated by Powerade coach Bo Perasol yesterday amid rumors some teams are eyeing the 6-foot-4 Fil-Canadian the Tigers obtained from Air21 on PBA draft day last Sunday.

"It must be something we cannot refuse," Perasol told Malaya in a phone interview yesterday.

Anthony, picked at No. 6 overall and then traded by the Express for a future first round pick, has yet to ink a deal with the Tigers but Perasol said the 6-foot-4 player will surely be signed up.

Among the teams widely reported to be interested in acquiring the services of Anthony is Ginebra, which is purportedly willing to give up Sunday Salvacion and Celino Cruz.

Perasol denied knowledge of any formal offer, but said such a package simply will not do, considering the two Kings reportedly fetch monthly salaries in the high-P200,000 while Anthony is starting in the P100,000-range.

"Hindi naman puwedeng one-sided kung ano man ang offer. Kailangan mutually beneficial, hindi ‘yung me isang aatras," Perasol said. "Besides, legit na 6-4 ito. He is a big wingman we sorely need and once he delivers, I foresee a very bright future for him."

Perasol got the chance to see Anthony in action in the Powerade tryouts that began last Tuesday. He was impressed with what he saw.

"Hindi naman automatic na magiging PBA star because offensively, medyo hindi pa skillful at hindi pa masyadong malayo ang range," Perasol added.

"But he is a good defender, a hard worker. What’s more, maganda ang attitude at iyun ang pinaka-importante. Kapag willing mag-trabaho, siguradong mag-i-improve talaga."

In a related development, Alaska yesterday signed up former slam dunk champion Elmer Espiritu to a three-year deal reportedly worth the league maximum of P8.7 million.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/09022010/sports3.html

[nardy]

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Cardona hopes to provide power to Meralco Bolts

By WAYLON GALVEZ
September 1, 2010, 4:14pm

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Mark Cardona (left) is tightly guarded by Benedict Fernandez during Meralco’s first practice on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Pasig City. Below left, coach Ryan Gregorio barks instructions as Marlou Aquino and Cardona look on. (Photo by TONY PIONILLA)


Mark Cardona, known for his offense, will have to learn to play tough defense under new coach Ryan Gregorio.


“Knowing coach Ryan, this team we’ll be a defensive team. Although I’m still adjusting, I’m excited to start this new chapter in my career,” Cardona said.


The 28-year-old Cardona left powerhouse Talk ’N Text to assume a new role as main man of the Meralco Bolts who bought the Sta. Lucia franchise.


“There’s always pressure, ’di naman mawawala ’yun. But this is our job, to win games. So for me, I just have to work hard every practice, every game,” said the six-foot-one off guard during a break in practice on Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.


Gregorio, who has two PBA titles under his belt, stressed the value of hard work on the first day of the Bolts’ practice.


“We might not have the same talent level as the other teams,” Gregorio said. “But from what I saw in the first few days of practice, we have a group of people who work hard. That for me is a big, big plus, knowing that hard work will always prevail over talent.”


Defense remains Gregorio’s calling card.


“We emphasize defense in our first couple of practice. They may be tired and exhausted. But this is part of the process,” he added.



Known for his trademark tear-drop shot, Cardona averaged 16 points a game last year, an impressive number considering TNT’s depth in talent.
A four-time All-Star, Cardona won the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) in the 2007 Fiesta Cup, and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Finals when he powered the Tropang Texters to the Philippine Cup title last year.


Cardona reunited with former TNT teammates Pong Escobal and Yousif Aljamal, while joining former SLR players like veteran center Marlou Aquino, Nelbert Omolon, Ogie Menor, Gabby Espinas, Chris Pacana and Dennis Daa.


The team’s other newcomers are Beau Belga (from Air21) and Chris Ross (from Coca-Cola), as well as rookies, Fil-Am Shawn Weinstein, Bam-Bam Gamalinda, Khazim Mirza and Claiford Arao. Gregorio said he was impressed with the rookies, as well as with the 6-foot-9 Marlou Aquino, who at 37 is the team’s most senior member.


“I’m very happy with the rookies we got. The tag as rookies is only because this is their fi rst year, but they should not play like rookies,” Gregorio said.


“As for Marlou, he’s just pushing himself. I want to squeeze out whatever is left of him,” Gregorio said of his 15-year veteran.

[rspk]

If they want some frontline men, why not get Chester Taylor or "Badong" Canlas? God this guy is not looking outside of the box...

I read that Ginebra invited Chester Taylor for a try-out. I hope Badong Canlas gets to try-out also for any team, they have the talent to compete. they just need a decent big man coach..

[nardy]

from Twitter:

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Rumors: Billy Mamaril, Jonas Villanueva headed for BMeg Derby Ace. (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/22604636029)
6:30 PM Aug 31st (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/22604636029) via web

Coach Bo says he's willing to give up Anthony to BGK if he'll get Intal in exchange.
6:29 PM Aug 31st (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/22604572227) via web

Rumors: BGK wants Sean Anthony, ready to offer Celino, Junthy, Sunday & a few others more in exchange. (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/22604433712)
6:26 PM Aug 31st (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/22604433712) via web

[RP Team_87]

I hope they could bring back the "underdog" Ginebra , similar to that of the late 80s' - Ampalayo, Isaac, Gonzalgo, C & J.Loyzaga, etc.
Not loaded with stars but very appealing to watch since they do not have much firepower but loaded with sheer guts. (maybe 7 stars and 5 role players).
Aside from being cost-efficient, maybe it would be good for the SMC Group to have it's 3rd team to have a "mediocre" line-up to spice things up?

what so you think SMC Management?

[ninja]

sunday salvacion traded to barako bull

[ginkings111]

sunday salvacion traded to barako bull
how true is this? who's in exchange?

[The_Big_Cat]

sunday salvacion traded to barako bull

If this is true. It is probably to make room for the still unsigned Mark Caguioa. And the promising rookies John Wilson and Jimbo Aquino.

[ninja]

future pick ang pinalit ng barako

[apocalypse now!]

how true is this? who's in exchange?

future 2nd round pick of bb. there are also reports that bb signed the undrafted ue player thiele.

[reamily]

almost all moves doing by the barako bull team is good because of lack of firepower.

It will be up to Junel baculi to form a good team and just do not trade their lottery pick next year or invest it wisely

[ginkings111]

future 2nd round pick of bb. there are also reports that bb signed the undrafted ue player thiele.


any proof sir? any more news.. :confused:

[nardy]

any proof sir? any more news.. :confused:

Loss of 2 key men big blow for Barako (http://teampilipinas.info/2010/09/loss-of-2-key-men-big-blow-for-barako.html)

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With no major acquisitions fom the recent draft to boost its roster, Barako Energy Coffee may well remain the favorite whipping boy in the coming 36th PBA season.

Instead of getting topnotch recruits, the team even lost key personnel as Jerwin Gaco and Al Vergara opted to return to their Asean Basketball League ball clubs.

Gaco rejoined the Philippine Patriots while Vergara returned to the Singapore Slingers fold.

Borgie Hermida, a Barako draftee still playing with San Beda in the current NCAA season, and Hans Thiele, an undrafted rookie from UE, are likely to take the spots of Gaco and Vergara.

Veteran free agents likely to hook up with the team are Marvin Cruz and Chris Calaguio.

Reports said Ginebra’s Sunday Salvacion might also land at Barako Energy Coffee.

Barako opened its camp only Wednesday with Paolo Hubalde, Jojo Duncil, Reed Juntilla, Chad Alonzo, Rob Wainwright, Mark Isip, Richard Yee, Aris Dimaunahan and Bryan Faundo among the old players present.

A number of new faces surfaced, including Anthony Espiritu, Mark Canlas, John Smith, Dennis Rodriguez, Chito Jaime and Christian Cabatu.

With poor talent prospects, Barako might even have a hard time improving its 6-30 win-loss record last campaign.

The Energy Coffee Masters were dead last in both the all-Filipino and reinforced tourneys.

Meanwhile, San Miguel Beer signed Denok Miranda to a fresh two-year pact.

Miranda, a six-year pro from Far Eastern U, could well play a bigger role with Jonas Villanueva dealt to B-MEG Derby Ace for Paul Artadi.

[RP Team_87]

2 Dannys (I & S) on the trading block? but to what team/s?

[nardy]

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Ginebra back healthy for PBA grind

by Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star
Posted at 09/05/2010 9:06 AM | Updated as of 09/05/2010 9:06 AM

MANILA, Philippines - It was a sign of good things to come as Barangay Ginebra coach Joseph Uichico said the Kings showed up healthy and in a spirited mood for their first PBA preseason practice at the Green Meadows gym last Monday.


Everyone was accounted for, except for Rudy Hatfield who’s reporting for duty next week, and the warm bodies included the three rookies picked in Sunday’s draft – John Wilson, Jimbo Aquino and Rob Labagala. Also in the fold was Siot Tanquingcen, brought in from San Miguel Beer to rejoin Uichico’s coaching staff.


In all, 21 locals suited up for Ginebra last season. Gone are Cyrus Baguio, John Ferriols (to Rain Or Shine), Rich Alvarez, Doug Kramer and Kevin White. Returning are Jay-Jay Helterbrand, Mark Caguioa, Eric Menk, Hatfield, J. C. Intal, Enrico Villanueva, Ronald Tubid, Yancy de Ocampo, Willie Miller, Mike Cortez, Billy Mamaril, Junthy Valenzuela, Sunday Salvacion, Celino Cruz and Willie Wilson.


“We’re all healthy and that’s good news,” said Uichico, winner of eight PBA titles, two with Ginebra, the last coming in the 2007-08 Fiesta Conference. “The 1 1/2 month rest did us all good. We started the season 5-1, 8-4 in the Philippine Cup but as the season went on, we began to break down physically little by little. We’re addressing that problem right now. In training camp, we’re concentrating on getting in shape, strengthening our muscles. We’re doing basketball only thrice a week the first two weeks to focus on conditioning. The guys actually started working out even before our first practice so we’re ahead of schedule.”


Uichico, 48, said last season was a roller-coaster ride for the Kings.
“Of course, we’re frustrated and disappointed,” he added. “In the Fiesta Conference, we struggled with our imports but in the quarterfinals, we lost by just one second to eventual champion Alaska. It happens. We weren’t consistent. We couldn’t get in the groove of things. We brought in new players. We went two steps ahead then took one step back. We tried to get everyone minutes so they could get their rhythm. It became a question of chemistry.”


Despite the ups and downs, Ginebra wound up fourth in the Philippine Cup and fifth in the Fiesta Conference with an overall record of 27-25. The Kings were in the thick of the fight until the end.


With 19 players in the fold, Uichico said he’s trying to fit everyone in. The three rookies have been tendered offer sheets and all the veterans were signed to renewals.


“We’ve got 11 guys who are 30 and over,” said Uichico. “They’re out to prove something this season. Mark, for instance, has just a year left in his contract and Willie wants to prove he’s still an MVP. Our guys must be willing to sacrifice minutes for the sake of the team. Willie and Mark will share minutes as will Jay-Jay and Mike. Then, we’ll try to break in the young guys. (John) Wilson is a Gary David-type, plays hard, drives to the basket and competes. He’s more of a scorer than a shooter. Jimbo is a shooter, very consistent with his shot like a Salvacion or a Larry Fonacier. Labagala is a hustle player who pressures and pushes the ball.”


Uichico said the team will undergo a slow transition to avoid an abrupt drop in its performance. “We’re always looking to improve our lineup, to be more competitive and to win more championships,” he continued. “That’s what we owe management and the fans. Take J. C. Intal’s progress, for instance. He didn’t become a star overnight. But now, he’s playing with confidence and contributing major minutes. Yancy de Ocampo is another example. He’s 30 but look at the upside. When Marlou Aquino and Asi Taulava are gone, there’s nobody out there tall enough to challenge Yancy. The rookies will also take time to develop because they’ll be playing behind the regulars. But their time will come. The important thing is we’re building for the future without sacrificing the present.”


Uichico said Menk will remain a key go-to guy at the post. “We wanted to save Eric for the playoffs last season,” he went on. “As usual, he delivered for us. But we’ve got to develop more big guys to take the load off Eric. They don’t have to be huge scorers – they can do other things to be effective. We’re overusing Eric and we want to preserve his best minutes. Rudy will be more active this year. He had to adjust after a long layoff but I think he’ll be fine now.”


Uichico admitted being impressed by rookie Sean Anthony, now with Powerade. “He’s a role player and hard-working,” said Uichico. “Frankly, I don’t know if we’ll still make lineup changes. You don’t know if we suddenly get an offer. All the teams are reviewing how their players fit. We’ve advised Celino and Sunday to be prepared, that they can stay with us but if there’s an offer from another team to extend their careers and give them more minutes, they should consider a move. Junthy is another player we’ll keep – we want to give him a chance.”


Uichico assured that Ginebra will continue to play fast, furiously and fearlessly.


“That’s the style fans expect from us and we won’t disappoint them,” he said. “That’s precisely why we brought in three rookie guards. But we’re also going to work on our half-court game. We’ll mix it up so we blend in our veterans with our youngsters.”

[nardy]

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Bolts still out to boost frontline
BY NOLI CORTEZ


MERALCO is ready to compete in its first season in the PBA, but that doesnt mean the Bolts have all the pieces in place.


"We are aware we are in only our first conference in the PBA and that it takes time to put in the necessary pieces," coach Ryan Gregorio told Malaya in an interview yesterday.


"Yes, there are some pieces left to be desired, but that doesnt mean Im not already confident with our current roster. Lalaban at lalaban ito," he added.


What makes the three-time champion tactician with Purefoods upbeat is the effort being put in by his new players since they started practicing last Tuesday.


"We may pale in comparison to the talent and skills of the other teams but everybody is working hard," he related. "Im not so concerned with our lack of skill level, but were hard-working more than talented. And as long as they keep doing that, I know well be ready to compete, enough for us to challenge the big names in the league."


If only he could go deep in some areas, like his paper-thin frontline.
"From the 1 to the 3-spots, we are loaded," he said, referring to point guards Chris Ross, Pong Escobal and, if ever he comes to terms, Shawn Weinstein, shooting guards Macmac Cardona and Ogie Menor and small forwards Nelbert Omolon, Yousif Aljamal, Riego Gamalinda and Khazim Mirza.


Former Ateneo center Ford Arao has been tabbed from the draft to aid veteran Marlou Aquino, Beau Belga, Gabby Espinas and Dennis Daa.


"I think it is safe to conclude we are one to two frontline players away from being a consistent contender," Gregorio said.


"However, we will definitely make do with what we have. Our future picks are intact and that goes to show that management is supportive and patient in our desire to build this team, to make it a title contender in the years to come. It will be rough before it gets smooth. Hopefully, it will be sooner than later."


In other developments, Ginebra has also signed the three rookies it picked from the draft while releasing Junthy Valenzuela, John Ferriols and Junjun Cabatu.


John Wilson and Jimbo Aquino were locked up for two years on deals worth P5.7 million each while Robert Lagabala was inked to a one-year contract worth P800,000.

[nardy]

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Meralco Bolts signs Aquino to one-year pact
By Nelson Beltran (http://www.philstar.com/ArticleListByAuthorName.aspx?AuthorName=By+Nelson+ Beltran) (The Philippine Star)
Updated September 06, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=609577&publicationSubCategoryId=69#), Philippines - Marlou Aquino, a 13-year PBA veteran turning 39 next month, isn’t yet about to hang his sneakers.


The 6-foot-9 behemoth got an extended duty in the pro league, signed to a one-conference contract by the Meralco Bolts B-Boys Saturday night.
Aquino will get P250,000 a month.


“That contract can still be renewed but it depends on him. So far, he’s doing well in practice. He’s enthusiastic to play,” Meralco team manager Virgil Villavicencio told The STAR.


“Coach Ryan Gregorio has talked to Marlou. They have high respect for one another. Marlou has been advised the role he’ll play in the team,” Villavicencio added.


Marlou will be the elder statesman in the team teeming with young talents including rookies Bam Gamalinda, Ford Arao, Kazim Mirza and Sean Weinstein.


Gamalinda, Arao, Mirza have signed one-year pacts. Weinstein, the No. 10 pick, gets a longer tenure of two years in his contract he’s set to sign today.


“I think we’ve formed a fighting team. We’ll be there fighting in each game,” said Villavicencio of the Meralco squad built around former Talk n Text top gun Macmac Cardona.


Beau Belga, Gabby Espinas and Dennis Daa will be the other players tending the Meralco frontcourt.


Chris Ross, Pong Escobal and Weinstein rotate at the point, Cardona and Ogie Menor man the off-guard spot while Yousif Aljamal and Bitoy Omolon alternate at small forward position.


Meralco gets to test its mettle as it plays the Singapore (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=609577&publicationSubCategoryId=69#)Slingers in a tune-up game in Singapore on Sept. 14.


The B-Boys face the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the opener of the 36th PBA season on Oct. 3 at the Araneta Coliseum.


Looking at the team rosters, Gregorio ranks his team sixth behind San Miguel Beer, Talk n Text, B-MEG Derby Ace, Barangay Ginebra and Alaska (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=609577&publicationSubCategoryId=69#) Milk.


Sta. Lucia, the team taken over by Meralco, was eighth placer in the last Philippine Cup (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=609577&publicationSubCategoryId=69#) and sixth placer in the last Fiesta Conference.

[Silent Killer]

Junthy Valenzuela, John Ferriols and Junjun Cabatu...

Calling Philippine Patriots, Barako Bull and Meralco Bolts. Good free agents here..

Junthy and junjun cabatu are wasting their talent on BGK bench..

Barako Bull will be a competitive team this coming season with the inclusion of marvin cruz, chris calaguio, sunday salvacion. not bad. add players like cabatu and possible reunion of junthy with barako bull will make barako bull a better competitive team.

[DS_42]

Junthy Valenzuela, John Ferriols and Junjun Cabatu...

Calling Philippine Patriots, Barako Bull and Meralco Bolts. Good free agents here..

Junthy and junjun cabatu are wasting their talent on BGK bench..

Barako Bull will be a competitive team this coming season with the inclusion of marvin cruz, chris calaguio, sunday salvacion. not bad. add players like cabatu and possible reunion of junthy with barako bull will make barako bull a better competitive team.

This time i hope SMB releases Lordy Tugade. He can Probably join Junthy with the BB and make them competitive again.

[Cryotek]

Bmeg already acquired Jerwin Gaco from the FA pool...what's next!

[nardy]

Llamados tab free agent Gaco, want Pennisi next

Rey Joble, GMANews.TV
09/06/2010 | 04:12 PM

Look who’s being eyed by new B-Meg Derby Ace coach Jorge Gallent.

Mick Pennisi, a 6-foot-9, grizzled veteran slotman, is now on top of the wish list of the Llamados, who want to shore up their decimated frontline and boost their title retention bid in the PBA Philippine Cup.

The Philippine Cup is the opening conference of the Philippine Basketball Association’s 36th season, which begins October 3.

“He’s (Mick) first in our wish list. We really need a five man right now," Gallent told GMANews.TV in a telephone interview. “But we’re also looking at other options, including signing up veteran free agent center Romel Adducul.

Adducul is one those players, whose contract expired. The 6-foot-5, many-time national team member, is still practicing with the team and Gallent is keeping an open mind of including him on the roster.

“No assurance that we will get Romel, but right now, I would say there’s a 70-percent chance B-Meg Derby Ace might get him," added Gallent.

The Llamados have yet to sign up another frontliner, Don Allado, who just arrived from a vacation in the United States.

But the possible inclusion of Pennisi is one of the things being anticipated in the off season.

Still, the Llamados will need to get a third team to act as conduit in able to get Pennisi from his current squad, San Miguel Beer. Under PBA rules, sister teams like B-Meg Derby Ace and San Miguel Beer cannot trade directly and a third team is needed in order for the trade to push through.

Pennisi is seriously being considered by the Llamados as two of their main frontliners – Kerby Raymundo and Marc Pingris – underwent operation.

Just recently, the Llamados were able to tab the services of free agent Jerwin Gaco from Barako Bull.

The 6-foot-4 Gaco played for Gallent’s multi-titled Harbour Centre team in the Philippine Basketball League.

“He’s a free agent, so we were able to secure his services," said Gallent. “Right now, we really need to shore up our frontline with the absence of Kerby and Ping." - GMANews.TV

[nardy]

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Fonacier case recalls ugly Arnaiz trade by Al S. Mendoza

THEY are dubbed “The Inseparable” like “Mutt & Jeff,” “Batman & Robin” and “Starsky & Hutch,” or even Dolphy & Panchito when Panchito was still around, or even Danny Floro and Baby Dalupan when Danny Floro was still around.


The duo in “The Inseparable” had just been peeled off from each other’s arms, almost forcibly I must insist.


They are – dyarrran! – LA Tenorio and Larry Fonacier, whose friendship has become legend.


Why they were split up Alaska coach Tim Cone holds the key. But if I know Tim, he won’t talk.


He will treat the Larry Fonacier trade to Talk ‘N Text as if it were the Secret of Santa Quiteria: Using his own life as shield, Anthony Quinn defended the hundreds of wine bottles stored there against the invading, alcohol-thirsty Germans.


Ironically, if not bizarrely, Fonacier saw himself being shipped out only days after helping Alaska win its 13th PBA title.


This, after Fonacier had dished out his own heroics in Alaska’s last triumph, in tandem, of course, with Tenorio, with whom he had built ties as tight as those the allied forces of WW II had forged to topple Hitler.


Tenorio was retained, but, although he won’t admit it, he’d live with it unhappily and with a bleeding heart.


“We can’t afford him, you know,” said Chot Reyes of Tenorio when I asked Chot why TNT didn’t bargain for LA to join Fonacier in the deal.


Chot said that tongue-in-cheek, of course, when I bumped into him at Wack Wack in the presence of Fonacier, former Shell top gun Ed Mapa, TNT official Aboy Castro, Ting Sison, Andy Jao and Tenorio himself, among others.


It will mark the first time since they joined the PBA as Red Bull Barakos that Tenorio and Fonacier, plucked by Alaska from San Miguel, will play different teams beginning in the 2010-2011 PBA season.


“I can feel that with Larry now with us, TNT will finally clinch a crown, considering that two (Red Bull and Alaska) of Fonacier’s last three teams had won titles,” said Chot.



And should that happen, will Fonacier be sent packing anew for another team?


In the PBA, players virtually have no say on what uniforms to wear, only team owners.


Players almost always play their hearts out in every game. Thank you if they get the owner’s heart in return.


In the Fonacier case, it was like the old days again when, after Francis Arnaiz got traded to a team without his knowledge in the ‘80s, Arnaiz cried a primal scream: “What are we here in the PBA but likened merely to chopped pork bits sold per kilo?”


Hurt beyond appeasement, Arnaiz, who with Robert Jaworski formed the hottest backcourt pair in the PBA that remains unmatched in speed and potency to this day, quit basketball, flew to America and stayed there for good.


Fonacier can well do an Arnaiz and he’ll be justified.


But no, don’t Larry. Chot is too good a person to abandon. Not now.


My wish is, Larry, win yet another crown and next, you can have the world on a string.


Start by offering the trophy to Tim Cone.


Gratitude is the highest virtue on earth.

[CoJ]

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Meralco Bolts signs Aquino to one-year pact
By Nelson Beltran (http://www.philstar.com/ArticleListByAuthorName.aspx?AuthorName=By+Nelson+ Beltran) (The Philippine Star)
Updated September 06, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=609577&publicationSubCategoryId=69#), Philippines - Marlou Aquino, a 13-year PBA veteran turning 39 next month, isn’t yet about to hang his sneakers.


The 6-foot-9 behemoth got an extended duty in the pro league, signed to a one-conference contract by the Meralco Bolts B-Boys Saturday night.
Aquino will get P250,000 a month.


“That contract can still be renewed but it depends on him. So far, he’s doing well in practice. He’s enthusiastic to play,” Meralco team manager Virgil Villavicencio told The STAR.


“Coach Ryan Gregorio has talked to Marlou. They have high respect for one another. Marlou has been advised the role he’ll play in the team,” Villavicencio added.


Marlou will be the elder statesman in the team teeming with young talents including rookies Bam Gamalinda, Ford Arao, Kazim Mirza and Sean Weinstein.


Gamalinda, Arao, Mirza have signed one-year pacts. Weinstein, the No. 10 pick, gets a longer tenure of two years in his contract he’s set to sign today.


“I think we’ve formed a fighting team. We’ll be there fighting in each game,” said Villavicencio of the Meralco squad built around former Talk n Text top gun Macmac Cardona.


Beau Belga, Gabby Espinas and Dennis Daa will be the other players tending the Meralco frontcourt.


Chris Ross, Pong Escobal and Weinstein rotate at the point, Cardona and Ogie Menor man the off-guard spot while Yousif Aljamal and Bitoy Omolon alternate at small forward position.


Meralco gets to test its mettle as it plays the Singapore (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=609577&publicationSubCategoryId=69#)Slingers in a tune-up game in Singapore on Sept. 14.


The B-Boys face the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the opener of the 36th PBA season on Oct. 3 at the Araneta Coliseum.


Looking at the team rosters, Gregorio ranks his team sixth behind San Miguel Beer, Talk n Text, B-MEG Derby Ace, Barangay Ginebra and Alaska (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=609577&publicationSubCategoryId=69#) Milk.


Sta. Lucia, the team taken over by Meralco, was eighth placer in the last Philippine Cup (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=609577&publicationSubCategoryId=69#) and sixth placer in the last Fiesta Conference.

Meralco should have given him a 10 day contract, lol....

[nardy]

Meralco should have given him a 10 day contract, lol....

That would make Marlou play his best as his contract is always due to expire.

[all_about]

Tigers, Llamados also eyeing big men
BY NOLI CORTEZ

ASIDE from Meralco, Powerade and defending champion B-Meg Derby Ace are also searching for another big man.

The Tigers are willing to shop around for a frontliner who could take the place of slotman Asi Taulava if and when the latter is permitted by the PBA Board to join the Smart Gilas team seeing action in the Guangzhou Asian Games in November.

The Llamados are on the lookout for a power forward who could augment their frontline in the absence of the injured Kerby Raymundo and Marc Pingris.

The two teams are merely following the lead of Meralco head coach Ryan Gregorio, who the other day told Malaya he wants another big man to backstop centers Marlou Aquino and Beau Belga and power forwards Gabby Espinas and Dennis Daa.

"We haven’t really thought about replacements for Asi," related Powerade coach Bo Perasol. "Our options will definitely be in the free agents’ pool. We don’t know as of yet kung sino ang available."

Derby Ace seems to have the inside track as head coach Jorge Gallent yesterday bared team management is seriously considering Jerwin Gaco, formerly of Barako Bull, as partial solution to his frontline woes.

"We are thinking of getting him pero wala pang final decision," said Gallent. "Within the week pa namin malalaman kung papipirmahin siya."

Gallent and Gaco are no strangers to each other as they have teamed up with the Harbour Centre team in the PBL where they won six titles together.

The Llamados are reportedly working on a deal with Ginebra for 6-foot-6 Billy Mamaril but they are still searching for a third team to make it happen.

Derby Ace and the Kings are sister teams and are barred from directly trading with each other.

Gallent denied knowledge of any deal in progress, but admitted Gaco will be a big help in their title-retention bid. "Jerwin will be a big help. He will be the banger inside and get those loose balls," he said.

Gaco saw action with Barako last season, playing 15 games and averaging 5.3 points and 3.5 rebounds. He was reportedly headed to the Philippine Patriots for the ABL, but may opt for the PBA if signed.

The 29-year-old forward also had a stint with the Laguna Stallions in Liga Pilipinas before bringing his act to the Energy Coffee Masters in the Fiesta Conference, when the George Chua-owned franchise tied up with Harbour Centre.

Derby Ace selected a pair of big men in the last rookie draft in Pari Llagas and Val Acuna, but the former UE stalwarts are not expected to make an immediate impact for the team.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/09072010/sports2.html

[gary_hole]

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In the Fonacier case, it was like the old days again when, after Francis Arnaiz got traded to a team without his knowledge in the ‘80s, Arnaiz cried a primal scream: “What are we here in the PBA but likened merely to chopped pork bits sold per kilo?”


Hurt beyond appeasement, Arnaiz, who with Robert Jaworski formed the hottest backcourt pair in the PBA that remains unmatched in speed and potency to this day, quit basketball, flew to America and stayed there for good.

A few comments regarding the article:

First, technically, Francis Arnaiz wasn't traded to another team. Delta Motor Corp sold its franchise including the whole Toyota team to Asia Brewery. Some of its players, most notably Robert Jaworski and Arnaiz sounded off against the deal. Carlos Palanca and Gilbey's Gin in trying to appease the two players agreed to take them in. If there was a trade of players between Gilbey's and Beer Hausen I don't remember.

Second, the "por kilo" quip was I believe attributed to Jaworski and not to Arnaiz.

Third, Arnaiz wasn't separated from Jaworski until he retired from the sport. Although his retirement was sudden and quite secretive, it has nothing to do with him being traded. I don't believe that Jaworski, in any circumstances will trade his sparring partner.

[ginkings111]

Junthy Valenzuela, John Ferriols and Junjun Cabatu...

Calling Philippine Patriots, Barako Bull and Meralco Bolts. Good free agents here..

Junthy and junjun cabatu are wasting their talent on BGK bench..

Barako Bull will be a competitive team this coming season with the inclusion of marvin cruz, chris calaguio, sunday salvacion. not bad. add players like cabatu and possible reunion of junthy with barako bull will make barako bull a better competitive team.

i think junthy is still in BGK bench this coming season and for Sunday i like to thank for all his contribution with BGK i'm also sad but the BGK is loaded with stars and too many stars are not good for a team like BGK so we need to unload like this. im sure he will become a go-to guy for BB. if Sunday is already gone BGK has 16 more players hmmm make some offer to Sean Anthony Jhong....

[capitantiago]

Meralco should have given him a 10 day contract, lol....

how about a game to game contract? lol

[nardy]

i think junthy is still in BGK bench this coming season and for Sunday i like to thank for all his contribution with BGK i'm also sad but the BGK is loaded with stars and too many stars are not good for a team like BGK so we need to unload like this. im sure he will become a go-to guy for BB. if Sunday is already gone BGK has 16 more players hmmm make some offer to Sean Anthony Jhong....

Junthy is being offered for trade by Ginebra if there are still no takers they would have no choice but release him as a free agent. It is on line with the revamp Ginebra would undergo and it could be a brand new look of Ginebra come PBA opening day.

[all_about]

Japeth’s PBA return discussed
By WAYLON GALVEZ
September 7, 2010, 5:04pm



Talks are currently underway for Japeth Aguilar to suit up for Talk ’N Text in the PBA’s 36th season starting next month.

The Bulletin learned on Monday that the 6-foot-9 Aguilar is being considered to make his return to the professional league after both management of TNT and Smart-Gilas Pilipinas began “exploratory talks” regarding the matter when they reviewed the lineups of both teams in a recent meeting.

A reliable source confirmed that the idea of Aguilar’s transfer came up in a recent meeting between representatives of Talk ’N Text and Smart-Gilas. The transfer is not expected to be problematic as both teams have practically one management organization under telecommunications mogul Manny V. Pangilinan.

According to the source, who asked not to be named, TNT is looking to solidify its frontcourt lineup since Ranidel de Ocampo will be sidelined for at least three months after he underwent operation to remove bone spurs (foot injury).

One of the proposals was to tap Aguilar to return to his mother team-- Talk ’N Text – which loaned him to the national team shortly after he was traded by Air21 to TNT.

Smart-Gilas, on the other hand, plans to get Kelly Williams from TNT. Kelly is one of three PBA players sought by Smart-Gilas to beef up the national squad for the Asian Games this November in Guangzhou, China.

“Both teams are just exploring things, nothing is final yet,” said the source. “Of course, the goal of both teams is to have a competitive team – one in the PBA the other in international play.”

The meeting also discussed possibility of having Aguilar stay with the Nationals even if Williams, B-Meg’s James Yap and and Coca-Cola’s Asi Taulava get final PBA approval to join the team to the Asian Games.

“It’s still in the early stage (of talks). All other options are being considered,” added the source.

On the other hand, despite rumors of Aguilar’s transfer to TNT, RP team coach Rajko Toroman and Smart-Gilas team manager Frankie Lim prefer the status quo and to discuss the matter after the Asian Games.

“Japeth will go to the Asian Games. After that, we will discuss what’s best for Japeth,” said Toroman.

http://mb.com.ph/articles/276011/japeth-s-pba-return-discussed

[all_about]

Cardona given 2-year
extension worth P8.4M
BY NOLI CORTEZ

MERALCO coach Ryan Gregorio has assured Mac-Mac Cardona he will be the team’s franchise player in the coming PBA wars.

The Bolts made the prolific guard feel like one by readily giving him a two-year contract extension worth P8.4 million last Monday.

Cardona’s live contract inherited from Talk N Text expires at the end of this season, but the giant utility company immediately acquiesced when he requested for a contract extension, an option usually reserved for marquee players.

With most of the other Meralco players given either new deals or extended ones in negotiations over the weekend to yesterday, team manager Virgil Villavicencio believes the Bolts’ core is relatively satisfied.

"I think everyone is happy with the way the negotiations went," said Villavicencio. "As much as possible, we want to retain players who coach Ryan feels can contribute to the team."

Beau Belga was given a two-year deal also last Monday while Yousif Aljamal was handed a one-year contract with a monthly stipend not exceeding P250,000, according to Villavicencio.

Like veteran center Marlou Aquino, Jason Misolas was signed to a one-conference pact through February 2011 while Shawn Weinstein finally softened up and inked a deal his handlers reportedly initially thought was inappropriate.

Meralco likewise didn’t have problems securing one-year deals with Bam Gamalinda, Ford Arao, and Khazim Mirza, the team’s second round picks in the rookie draft last Aug. 29 at the Market! Market in Taguig.

Ogie Menor, Nelbert Omolon, and Pong Escobal still have live contracts while negotiations with Gabby Espinas are going on.

In another development, Powerade is set to lock up forward Sean Anthony, whom the Tigers drafted at sixth after trading for the rights with Air21, for the next three years last night. No other details were given, but a source privy to the negotiations said the amount is "near" the rookie maximum monthly salary of P150,000.

Villavicencio foresees no problem there like the one they had with Weinstein.

The playmaker the Bolts picked by trading for the No. 10 rights from Alaska initially demanded a two-year deal with a monthly pay of P150,000 on his first year and P200,000 on the second. Villavicencio said the asking price was simply "too much" for a player picked 10th, and countered with his own offer.

In the end, Meralco and Weinstein agreed to a two-year pact, but Villavicencio refused to divulge other details. "I cannot say the exact amount, but it’s manageable and definitely not the amount he asked for," he said.

Villavicencio related he even gave Weinstein and his agent, Caloy Allado, a deadline until 10 a.m. yesterday to make a decision. Weinstein and his agent called at around 8 a.m. asking for a meeting in the afternoon, before signing the contract at 4:30 p.m.

"I’ve been going back and forth to management about the case (about Weinstein)," said Villavicencio. "I had to make a stand."

http://www.malaya.com.ph/09082010/sports1.html

[nardy]

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Posted on 08:49 PM, September 07, 2010
Give And Go -- By Michael Angelo S. Murillo

New look


When the B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados commence their title defense of the Philippine Cup next month we should very well see them sporting a new look. With an eventful off-season that has seen them undergo weighty changes and assess their personnel standing, it is going to be interesting how they will come out of the starting gate.


Foremost of the changes the Llamados made was naming a new coach after erstwhile at the helm Ryan Gregorio moved over to the PBA-comebacking Meralco Bolts. In his place is former Gregorio assistant Jorge Gallent who is making his league head coaching debut.


A multi-titled bench tactician in the Philippine Basketball League, Gallent is expected to bring his winning ways to the Llamados who are gunning for a sixth All-Filipino crown.


And judging from the way he has achieved a lot in coaching, he is seemingly up to the task at Derby Ace. He has a good feel for the game, allowing him to see things from various vistas and, more importantly, has a good relationship with his players which keeps the communication open and respect mutual for a more fluid attack on both ends. Helping Gallent on the sidelines are newly installed assistants Art Dela Cruz (formerly of Ginebra) and Richard Del Rosario (formerly of Rain or Shine).


Another notable change in the Llamados is in the frontline where they will be sans two very vital cogs in Kerby Raymundo and Marc Pingris. Set to undergo surgery on their injured knees, Raymundo and Pingris are expected to be out for the majority, if not the duration, of the 36th season of the PBA; a very challenging predicament to be in for the Llamados since in Raymundo they will lose a versatile player who is clutch and in Pingris their best interior defender.


To address the void left by their two frontcourt stalwarts, the Llamados will be banking on the efforts of holdovers Rafi Reavis, Rico Maierhofer, Nino Canaleta, Jondan Salvador and possibly Don Allado and Rommel Adducul. As added cushion, the team in the process of signing free-agent Jerwin Gaco, drafted Pari Llagas and Val Acuna in this year’s draft and reportedly trying to work on a trade that will get it San Miguel big man Mick Pennisi.


The Derby Ace backcourt, too, has undergone a major change as the team traded for Jonas Villanueva in exchange for spitfire guard Paul Artadi with San Miguel. While the team has lost some speed with Artadi gone, it has gained some "stability" in return with Villanueva. A taller and bigger guard, and offensively more capable, Villanueva is a good complement for Roger Yap at the point while also has the capacity to spell league most valuable player James Yap at the two guard position.


Facing a lot of "questions" following the myriad of changes they found themselves having to make, forced or otherwise, the Llamados will find much of the attention going their way come the Philippine Cup in October.

Will it be progress or regress for the defending champs?

[CoJ]

how about a game to game contract? lol

pwde rin LOL!!!

[nardy]

http://www.eurobasket.com/images/leagueslogos/ASEAN-League.gif Ginebra Kid WHITE goes BRUNIE to play for the BARRACUDAS
- Sep 8, 2010 (by Sheryl Reyes (sherylmodels@yahoo.com))

Kevin White (http://www.asia-basket.com/player.asp?Cntry=PHI&PlayerID=141494) (183-G), underrated player from the PBA is now officially going to play for the Brunei Barracudas (http://www.eurobasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=BRU&Team=14492) for the ASEAN BASKETBALL SEASON 2 ,He has excellent vision on the court and can also score from the perimeter. Has excellent range on his shot and possesses great speed and quickness. A leader on the floor who also makes his teammates better.A great athlete , who can score in a variety of ways, and is fundamentally sound. Can play the 2, and 3 position. Has long arms, and can defend very well. Heslashes well too. He is a star in the making , he will for sure explode and show us all what he got as he rest from the PBA to share his basketball skills with the ABL. He will for sure be back before you know it with the PBA

[nardy]

Weinstein agrees to 2-year deal with Bolts; Allado, Llamados on a deadlock

Rey Joble, GMANews.TV
09/07/2010 | 06:05 PM

Shawn Weinstein, Meralco's top rookie pick this season, has finally agreed to sign a two-year pact with the Bolts, ending days of dilly-dallying in negotiations.

Bolts team manager Virgil Villavicencio confirmed the news to GMANews.TV.

"He signed around 4 p.m. Tuesday," said Villavicencio. "I believe the two-year contract is fair for both camps."

According to Villavicencio, he set a time frame regarding the contract signing of the Filipino-American guard, who played in Israel against former B-Meg Derby Ace import Tony Washam.

"I was in the practice at 8 a.m. and I told the player that I'm giving him until 10 a.m. whether to sign the offer or not. The coaching staff is waiting for his decision as the team is scheduled to play in Singapore for tune-up matches with the Singapore Slingers next week."

"He told me, if it's OK for us to meet in the afternoon regarding the contract, then his agent, Caloy Allado, called me up and we met for the signing," he added.

Allado is the father of B-Meg Derby Ace center/forward Don Allado, who, himself, has yet to agree on a new deal being offered by the Llamados.

The Llamados had already come up with an offer, but the younger Allado, whose playing career is also being managed by his father, has refused to sign the contract up to this time.

"We made a very nice offer, but if he doesn't want to sign, what can we do?," said B-Meg Derby Ace coach Jorge Gallent, who openly expressed intentions of getting the services of veteran slotman Mick Pennisi from San Miguel Beer via a three-way trade involving Allado and a conduit squad.

The Llamados have a decimated frontline as main men Kerby Raymundo and Marc Pingris will miss most part of the PBA's 36th season due to injuries. Both players underwent operations in the United States.

And with the younger Allado not yet coming to terms with the Llamados, the team might do desperate measures, including trading the veteran forward.

But unlike Allado, Weinstein was given an ultimatum. The rookie agreed to sign a contract in the afternoon.

Weinstein, a 5-foot-11 guard, was the last rookie to sign up with the Bolts. The other newcomers – Khazim Mirza, Ford Arao and Bam Gamalinda – have already signed one-year deals with the squad a few days ago.

Weinstein will share minutes playing the point guard spot with Chris Ross and Pong Escobal.

The Bolts are expected to have Mac Mac Cardona and Beau Belga, two players plucked via separate off-season trades, in the starting lineup together with Bitoy Omolon, Gabby Espinas and Ross. - JVP, GMANews.TV

[nardy]

Artadi hopes to bring lucky charm to SMB

09/07/2010 | 04:38 PM

Players have different roles for their respective teams in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Some were regarded as designated hitters, others were tasked to become stoppers while a lot were chosen to become role players.

But Paul Artadi belongs to an elite cast of players who have a special task – to provide luck and bring his winning ways to a particular squad.

The spitfire guard from University of the East has practically won championships in all the teams he played with in the PBA, winning titles with Purefoods in 2006, Barangay Ginebra in 2008 and again with Purefoods in the 2009-2010 Philippine Cup.

Artadi, known in the league as 'Kid Lightning', has just joined his third PBA team, the San Miguel Beermen, in a three-team, three-player trade that involved Air21, Jonas Villanueva and a future pick.

Artadi's manager, Charlie Dy, is hoping that his ward will continue his winning ways with his new team.

"I hope he could bring that lucky charm of his in his new team, San Miguel Beer," said Dy, who also manages the career of Sol Mercado, Jay-R Reyes, Ryan Araña, and rookies Josh Vanlandingham, Sean Anthony and Elmer Espiritu among others.

The 5-foot-9 guard is seeking to become one of only few players to win championships in three different teams.

Perhaps, the luckiest PBA player to win championships while playing for different teams was Chris Bolado. The 6-foot-7 cager, who ended up becoming a movie and television action star/comedian after his playing career, won 11 league championships.

Starting in the 1994 Commissioners Cup until the 1997 Commissioners Cup, Bolado had a record 10 straight finals appearances. Overall, he won five championships with Alaska, including the 1996 grandslam, one with Purefoods, one with Gordon's Gin (Ginebra), two with San Miguel and two with Coca-Cola. - JVP, Rey Joble, GMANews.TV

[kerouac82]

hooptalk918
RT @INQUIRERSports Melee breaks out in d tune up game bet. Seoul SK Knights & Ginebra. Punches were thrown bet. Willie Wilson & Choi SeongTae

6 minutes ago via web

[capitantiago]

hooptalk918
RT @INQUIRERSports Melee breaks out in d tune up game bet. Seoul SK Knights & Ginebra. Punches were thrown bet. Willie Wilson & Choi SeongTae

6 minutes ago via web

a dose of Filipino hospitality. lol

[nardy]

a dose of Filipino hospitality. lol

I do not know what is with this SK Knights, whenever they play Filipino teams a lot of times there is an altercation between players. I remember there were several free-for-alls that happened in Brunei between the Koreans and Filipino Teams.

[bhinov]

I do not know what is with this SK Knights, whenever they play Filipino teams a lot of times there is an altercation between players. I remember there were several free-for-alls that happened in Brunei between the Koreans and Filipino Teams.

Its because they play physical. Willie Wilson got irked by the Korean guard. Tinatapik nung Korean sa batok si Willie tapos di ata nagustuhan at tinulak.... And Enrico came in and threw a punch on a SK Knights player. :D Everyone in the gym was shocked.

That Kim min soo is really good, though he played sparingly.

[pachador]

who won the boxing match between ginebra and SK Knights ? I meant who won the game ? :D

[bhinov]

SK Knights won over the Gins 88-75.. The Koreans shot the lights out beyond the arc in the second half. I lost count how many 3s they made.

[Silent Killer]

Welcome to Philippines SK Knights :D

[b3lowzro]

Its because they play physical. Willie Wilson got irked by the Korean guard. Tinatapik nung Korean sa batok si Willie tapos di ata nagustuhan at tinulak.... And Enrico came in and threw a punch on a SK Knights player. :D Everyone in the gym was shocked.

That Kim min soo is really good, though he played sparingly.

Enrico is very consistent in being the most friendly pinoy in these encounters with foreigners. I recall in the Champions Cup, he dragged an Iranian or whatever on the floor :D

[capitantiago]

Enrico is very consistent in being the most friendly pinoy in these encounters with foreigners. I recall in the Champions Cup, he dragged an Iranian or whatever on the floor :D

It was Stephen Howard, former Utah Jazz forward and SMB import.

[bhinov]

funny thing is Enrico threw a punch and ran to their bench. we were laughing at the stands.. the hell is with eric menk sporting his kempee hairdo?

[b3lowzro]

funny thing is Enrico threw a punch and ran to their bench. we were laughing at the stands.. the hell is with eric menk sporting his kempee hairdo?

Good thing James Yap wasn't there :D

[nardy]

funny thing is Enrico threw a punch and ran to their bench. we were laughing at the stands.. the hell is with eric menk sporting his kempee hairdo?

that's what I call an Eagle in flight hahaha :D

The SK Knights will play 3 other PBA clubs – Air21, Barako Bull, and Talk ‘N’ Text over the next few days as part of their preparation for the upcoming Korean Basketball League that will tip off this coming October. A rematch with Smart Gilas is on September 12.

But that game by the Koreans with Air21 is something to watch. Am expecting a free-for-all with the way both teams play.

[bhinov]

that's what I call an Eagle in flight hahaha :D

The one to blame is Willie Wilson, masyadong mainitin ang ulo... Were you there last night sir nardy?

[kaiziken_pinas]

that's what I call an Eagle in flight hahaha :D

The SK Knights will play 3 other PBA clubs – Air21, Barako Bull, and Talk ‘N’ Text over the next few days as part of their preparation for the upcoming Korean Basketball League that will tip off this coming October. A rematch with Smart Gilas is on September 12.

But that game by the Koreans with Air21 is something to watch. Am expecting a free-for-all with the way both teams play.

Barako is dead. -_- .

Do hope they beat those l,asdf;ls; Koreans. I hate Korean Basketball because of K-Poop.

[ricodgame]

Talk and Text

Guards:
Jimmy Alapag
Jayson Castro
Ryan Reyes
Aaron Aban
Larry Fonacier
Jared Dillinger

Forwards:
Kelly Williams
Harvey Carey
Mark Yee
Mark Telan

Center:
Ali Peek
Homer Se
Gilbert Lao

[mayfel]

Talk and Text

Guards:
Jimmy Alapag
Jayson Castro
Ryan Reyes
Aaron Aban
Larry Fonacier
Jared Dillinger

Forwards:
Kelly Williams
Harvey Carey
Mark Yee
Mark Telan

Center:
Ali Peek
Homer Se
Gilbert Lao

is this the final line-up of talk n text??
where is charles waters thebrother in law of kelly??
so they pick up SE,TELAN,LAO and they allowed to bring 14 so the other one must be De Ocampo

[ricodgame]

is this the final line-up of talk n text??
where is charles waters thebrother in law of kelly??
so they pick up SE,TELAN,LAO and they allowed to bring 14 so the other one must be De Ocampo

yeah. I forgot Ranidel, because he is injured.

Nothing's new with this line up though.

[mayfel]

yeah. I forgot Ranidel, because he is injured.

Nothing's new with this line up though.


thank you sir,,,
nice to see Homer Se back in the game...
with ranidel out, i expect a rejuvenated Kelly Williams with Jared Dillinger in the 3 position i expect the Talk N Text team will be fan to watch with Alapag, Castro and Reyes running the show

[fadzki]

thank you sir,,,
nice to see Homer Se back in the game...
with ranidel out, i expect a rejuvenated Kelly Williams with Jared Dillinger in the 3 position i expect the Talk N Text team will be fan to watch with Alapag, Castro and Reyes running the show

I expect to see Reyes playing more of SG than playing PG for TNT....

[reamily]

That Kim min soo is really good, though he played sparingly.

hehe even in Korean nt bro he also played sparingly:D

[bhinov]

hehe even in Korean nt bro he also played sparingly:D

YLrY5idxPN8

Here are some of the images taken from last wednesday's brawl.

[Silent Killer]

YLrY5idxPN8

Here are some of the images of taken from last wednesday's brawl.

what a shame

[ginkings111]

what a shame


common what are you talking about?

[its_eman8211]

common what are you talking about?

agree...

[AIYOOONOLAH]

common what are you talking about?

3 GINEBRA PLAYERS HAS BEEN FINED AND TO BE SUSPENDED BY PBA ON THE FORTHCOMING CONFERENCE.:mad:

[nardy]

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Llamados nix Tigers offer


BY NOLI CORTEZ


POWERADE must look elsewhere for a trade that will land the team younger legs to bolster an aging frontline.


The team’s major prospect, B-Meg Derby Ace, nixed the Tigers’ twin proposals for a one-on-one trade between Asi Taulava for Don Carlos Allado or the tandem of Taulava and Dennis Espino for Allado and Rafi Reavis.


"Hindi payag ang management dahil masyadong lugi in terms of age," claimed a Llamados insider.



Taulava is 37 while Espino will also turn 37 come Dec. 20. Allado and Reavis are both 33.


Despite his age, Taulava averaged 11.4 rebounds in 31 games to emerge as the PBA’s top rebounder last season, the eighth time in the last 10 he achieved the feat. Reavis normed 7.7 in 61 games and Allado 3.6 in 63.


There is a very strong possibility Taulava would be allowed to join the national team seeing action in the Guangzhou Asian Games on Nov. 12-27, when the eliminations phase of the season-opening Philippine Cup that starts Oct. 3 is already in full swing.


Besides, the source added, Derby Ace frontliners Kerby Raymundo and Marc Pingris should have recovered from their injuries and could be rejoining their teammates by then.


"Once these two come back, there will be no need for a Taulava, Espino, or both," he said.


For the Tigers, a source from Powerade contended, head coach Bo Perasol does not want to part with Espino due to his exemplary work ethics, but must grudgingly give his nod if it means his team would be boosted by fresher legs, especially by Reavis.


"Ideal sana ang katulad ni Reavis, hindi nakikipag-agawan sa bola. He will just assume his role of defending and getting those rebounds," he said.


Powerade team manager JB Baylon, in a text message, said: "No deal kami."
Meanwhile, Ginebra’s Rico Villanueva, Ronald Tubid, Willie Wilson and Jimbo Aquino are set to be summoned by PBA commissioner Chito Salud next week for figuring in a brawl during the Kings’ exhibition match with the SL Knights of Korea last Wednesday.


Ginebra lost the game 75-88 at the San Juan Arena, but not after the bench-clearing incident in the dying seconds of the second quarter that started when a Korean took offense on Wilson’s charging foul.


The incident happened right in front of the Knights’ bench and several punches were thrown.


Salud said they have a video of the incident that will be used, along with the statements of the players involved and PBA referees officiating the game, in deciding whether sanctions or penalties are in order.

[nardy]

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Saturday - Sunday, September 11 - 12, 2010


Gin Kings to evaluate team’s roster

BARANGAY Ginebra is making the necessary changes in its final roster for the coming 36th season of the Philippine Basketball Association.
Ginebra coach Jong Uichico said that they are working double time in scrimmages and tune-up games to gauge their player’s performance and the team’s overall development, as well.


‘’We are playing tune-up games and scrimmaging early so we can see how we can insert the rookies into the system and how we can get the team’s chemistry going. We want to see how the players will understand their roles with the team. It’s a matter of trying to find the right blend,” Uichico said.


‘’Everything is being evaluated as of now. We are still studying how to use certain players and how we will give them specific roles for the improvement of our team. Some players might have different roles than before. Through our practice games, we’re slowly getting it together so we can figure things out before the season starts.’’


The Gin Kings had a tune-up game Wednesday night against the South Korea Knights at The Arena in San Juan. The game turned ugly when three Ginebra Players scuffled against the Koreans late in the second quarter of play.

Jeric Lopez

[duphaR007]

wow nice..dito po meron pang mga pba news and other sports in philippines
http://www.sportspilipinas.info/

you gotta read the rules kid. please provide translation in english whenever you speak in filipino. this ain't the pba forums or pinoyexchange so so forums..

[nardy]

Pingris won't be operated, may join Llamados in December

09/12/2010 | 10:36 PM

Well, not all are bad news as far as Derby Ace’s bid to go for a back-to-back PBA Philippine Cup title is concerned.

Marc Pingris, the Llamados’ energetic, do-it-all power-forward, may be back in the team’s starting line up sooner than later as he’s no longer scheduled to go under the knife as indicated earlier.

Derby Ace Board representative and league chairman Rene Pardo confirmed that no operation is needed for the 6-foot-4 Pingris, but rather, only a thorough rehabilitation will be performed on him to repair a muscle tear in his right leg.

“The doctors discovered a tear, but it’s not that serious. No operation is needed," said Pardo.

The Derby Ace executive added Pingris’ rehabilitation should take about three months, meaning he’ll likely be back in the active roster by December at the most.

The Philippine Cup, the league’s season-opening conference, formally kicks off on Oct. 3.

The latest development comes as a sigh of relief for the defending All-Filipino champions, who earlier was diagnosed to be a candidate for operation along with fellow big an Kerby Raymundo.

The 6-foot-6 Raymundo already went under the knife at the famed Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles, California and will likely be sidelined for the next five months.

Reigning league Most Valuable Player and Derby Ace gunner James Yap also underwent minor operation recently to repair of nose polyp, which the player said is causing him to have difficulty in breathing.

But he’s expected to be ready in action when the 36th season of the league opens shop as the operation only requires him to take a 10-day rest.

The Llamados are attempting to become the first team in the last 25 years to win the All-Filipino title in successive fashion after the defunct Great Taste squad did it in 1984 and 85. - RCJ, GMANews.TV

[aaron.19]

Pingris won't be operated, may join Llamados in December

09/12/2010 | 10:36 PM

Well, not all are bad news as far as Derby Ace’s bid to go for a back-to-back PBA Philippine Cup title is concerned.

Marc Pingris, the Llamados’ energetic, do-it-all power-forward, may be back in the team’s starting line up sooner than later as he’s no longer scheduled to go under the knife as indicated earlier.

Derby Ace Board representative and league chairman Rene Pardo confirmed that no operation is needed for the 6-foot-4 Pingris, but rather, only a thorough rehabilitation will be performed on him to repair a muscle tear in his right leg.

“The doctors discovered a tear, but it’s not that serious. No operation is needed," said Pardo.

The Derby Ace executive added Pingris’ rehabilitation should take about three months, meaning he’ll likely be back in the active roster by December at the most.

The Philippine Cup, the league’s season-opening conference, formally kicks off on Oct. 3.

The latest development comes as a sigh of relief for the defending All-Filipino champions, who earlier was diagnosed to be a candidate for operation along with fellow big an Kerby Raymundo.

The 6-foot-6 Raymundo already went under the knife at the famed Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles, California and will likely be sidelined for the next five months.

Reigning league Most Valuable Player and Derby Ace gunner James Yap also underwent minor operation recently to repair of nose polyp, which the player said is causing him to have difficulty in breathing.

But he’s expected to be ready in action when the 36th season of the league opens shop as the operation only requires him to take a 10-day rest.

The Llamados are attempting to become the first team in the last 25 years to win the All-Filipino title in successive fashion after the defunct Great Taste squad did it in 1984 and 85. - RCJ, GMANews.TV

good for DAL

[nardy]

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Beermen start preparation; Yap undergoes nose surgery by Jeric Lopez


A MONTH after its heartbreaking defeat in the Fiesta Conference finals, San Miguel Beer plunges back to practice today to start its preparation for the coming 36th season of the Philippine Basketball Association.


The Beermen are expected to be back in full gear in their bid to redeem themselves after falling to Alaska in six games in their title showdown last conference.


Assistant coach Gee Abanilla will handle the team and conduct the practice sessions until new head coach Ato Agustin is done with his mentoring stint with the San Sebastian Stags, who are in the middle of their campaign to defend their National Collegiate Athletic Association crown.


The NCAA will be finished around mid-October, forcing Agustin to miss majority of the Beermen’s preparation and a couple of games before he can start coaching San Miguel Beer.


‘’As of now, we haven’t really planned things yet. It will come when we start practice. We’ll see first how things will turn out for our team,’’ said Abanilla.


The Beermen already swapped point guards with sister team B-MEG Derby Ace two weeks ago by trading Jonas Villanueva for Paul Artadi.


Meanwhile, reigning most valuable player James Yap of B-Meg Derby Ace successfully underwent a minor nose surgery to repair his breathing problems.


The high-scoring guard was released from St. Luke’s hospital Monday afternoon.


“Masakit ‘yung procedure, but at least wala na ‘yung problema ko,” said Yap.


Yap is set to sign a P12.6-million, three-year contract extension with B-MEG Derby Ace any day this week.

[kerouac82]

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Beermen start preparation; Yap undergoes nose surgery by Jeric Lopez


Meanwhile, reigning most valuable player James Yap of B-Meg Derby Ace successfully underwent a minor nose surgery to repair his breathing problems.


The high-scoring guard was released from St. Luke’s hospital Monday afternoon.


“Masakit ‘yung procedure, but at least wala na ‘yung problema ko,” said Yap.


Yap is set to sign a P12.6-million, three-year contract extension with B-MEG Derby Ace any day this week.

Yap has had problems with his nose for quite some time now. He was treated for nasal polyps a few years back.

[nardy]

http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/1054833185/fmango_obamicon_normal.JPG (http://twitter.com/fmango) fmango (http://twitter.com/fmango)
If @GNorwood5 (http://twitter.com/GNorwood5) & @SM3rc3 (http://twitter.com/SM3rc3) are arriving this Fri frm d US, will they b playing in 10am practice gm vs BGK at the Xavier Gym, w/ jet lag & all? (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/24567947683)
about 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/fmango/status/24567947683) via web

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Tune-up game update: Ginebra def. Seoul SK Knights, 92-84 (http://twitter.com/TeamPilipinas/status/24563278977)
about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/TeamPilipinas/status/24563278977) via Twitter for iPhone (http://twitter.com/)

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For Rain or Shine fans, @GNorwood5 (http://twitter.com/GNorwood5) and @SM3rc3 (http://twitter.com/SM3rc3) will arrive frm the US on Fri, accdg. to @dyc888 (http://twitter.com/dyc888), (http://twitter.com/hooptalk918/status/24558708390)
about 4 hours ago (http://twitter.com/hooptalk918/status/24558708390) via web

[all_about]

TnT acquires Alvarez, plays in Qatar invitational
By Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star) Updated September 16, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

MANILA, Philippines - Talk n Text has acquired Rich Alvarez and is also looking at Mark Telan as possible addition to the team’s roster with Ranidel de Ocampo recovering from a knee surgery and Kelly Williams set to miss some games while with the RP team in November.

The Tropang Texters, appearing like a new team with the departure of former top gun Mark Cardona and with the absence of De Ocampo, try to toughen up for the upcoming season as they compete in the Qatar Invitational Championship on Sept. 21-23.

The Texters will slug it out with the Qatar national team, France Team B and a Slovenian team in the tough Qatar tourney.

“It’s really a tough competition. The organizers allow us to bring imports but we opt not to in preparation for the PBA all-Filipino conference,” said Talk n Text team manager Aboy Castro.

The Texters are optimistic of their chance in the coming season although they’re starting out minus lead frontcourt player De Ocampo who underwent surgery to remove bone spurs on his knee.

De Ocampo won’t be back until towards the end of the year.

“That’s the reason why we signed up Rich Alvarez. Mark Telan is trying out and we’re looking at his physical condition,” said Castro.

Air21 released Alvarez unconditionally while Rain or Shine didn’t re-sign Telan.

Coach Chot Reyes squeezed in Alvarez who is likely to play extended minutes by the time Williams is loaned to the Smart Gilas team.

“Rich is signed to a one-conference contract. Of course, that’s renewable depending on his performance,” said Castro.

Alvarez, the 2005 Rookie of the Year awardee, is suiting up with his seventh team after Shell, Alaska, Red Bull, Purefoods, Ginebra and Air21.

At Talk n Text, he’s reunited with former Ateneo teammate Larry Fonacier whom the Texters acquired from Alaska.

Ali Peek, meanwhile, returned to Talk n Text to take the place of JR Quinhanan who, on the other hand, went back to Air21.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=612442&publicationSubCategoryId=69

[grahamtelly]

TnT acquires Alvarez, plays in Qatar invitational
By Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star) Updated September 16, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

MANILA, Philippines - Talk n Text has acquired Rich Alvarez and is also looking at Mark Telan as possible addition to the team’s roster with Ranidel de Ocampo recovering from a knee surgery and Kelly Williams set to miss some games while with the RP team in November.

The Tropang Texters, appearing like a new team with the departure of former top gun Mark Cardona and with the absence of De Ocampo, try to toughen up for the upcoming season as they compete in the Qatar Invitational Championship on Sept. 21-23.

The Texters will slug it out with the Qatar national team, France Team B and a Slovenian team in the tough Qatar tourney.

“It’s really a tough competition. The organizers allow us to bring imports but we opt not to in preparation for the PBA all-Filipino conference,” said Talk n Text team manager Aboy Castro.

The Texters are optimistic of their chance in the coming season although they’re starting out minus lead frontcourt player De Ocampo who underwent surgery to remove bone spurs on his knee.

De Ocampo won’t be back until towards the end of the year.

“That’s the reason why we signed up Rich Alvarez. Mark Telan is trying out and we’re looking at his physical condition,” said Castro.

Air21 released Alvarez unconditionally while Rain or Shine didn’t re-sign Telan.

Coach Chot Reyes squeezed in Alvarez who is likely to play extended minutes by the time Williams is loaned to the Smart Gilas team.

“Rich is signed to a one-conference contract. Of course, that’s renewable depending on his performance,” said Castro.

Alvarez, the 2005 Rookie of the Year awardee, is suiting up with his seventh team after Shell, Alaska, Red Bull, Purefoods, Ginebra and Air21.

At Talk n Text, he’s reunited with former Ateneo teammate Larry Fonacier whom the Texters acquired from Alaska.

Ali Peek, meanwhile, returned to Talk n Text to take the place of JR Quinhanan who, on the other hand, went back to Air21.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=612442&publicationSubCategoryId=69

wow why not send Smart Gilas instead???

[nardy]

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Painters get Rodriguez in 3-player trade with Tigers

Rey Joble, GMANews.TV
09/16/2010 | 08:56 PM

Larry Rodriguez, a young and hardworking forward, is headed to his third team in his third season in the Philippine Basketball Association.

The 6-foot-4 frontliner from Philippine Maritime Institute, has found a new home with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.

This happened after the Elasto Painters and the Powerade Tigers agreed on a three-player trade Thursday.

Rodriguez was acquired by the Elasto Painters in exchange for Eddie Laure and Rain or Shine’s first-round pick next season.

Bo Perasol considered the deal as a way to prepare for the future.

The Tigers are also expected to lose main man Asi Taulava in the early part of the Philippine Cup, the opening tournament of the PBA’s 36th season, which begins on Oct. 3.

The 6-foot-9 Fil-Tongan is one among the few players requested by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas to join the Smart-Gilas national developmental team, which will see action in the Asian Games in Guangzhou.

“It’s a question of how far can we go with or without Asi or how far can we go if we have Larry. History showed that we cannot go far even if Asi has produced his decent numbers, so if that’s the case, we might as well prepare for the future and next season’s first-round pick, which we’ve obtained from Rain or Shine, is a good chance to build our future," Perasol told GMANews.TV in a telephone interview.

Rain or Shine co-team owner Raymond Yu said that it’s hard to let go of Laure, who has played for them ever since their PBL days.

“He’s been a part of this team ever since our PBL days and he’s like a family member to us," said Yu. “It’s really hard to let go of him, but he’s the one asked by Powerade."

"We've also agreed to trade our first-round pick next season because we felt we might not be able to meet our need of tabbing a big man, so we might as well get it now by acquiring Larry," he added.

The move was initiated Wednesday, but Rain or Shine has to wait for the result on Rodriguez’s medical test.

A promising forward who blossomed with the Barako Bull Energy Boosters coached by Yeng Guiao in 2008, Rodriguez was sidelined for a lot of games last season due to a knee injury while playing for Coca-Cola. But he was given a clean bill of health Thursday and the trade pushed through.

Rodriguez will bring in additional size and interior toughness to a Rain or Shine squad composed of Gabe Norwood, Sol Mercado Jay-R Reyes, Doug Kramer, Jervy Cruz, Paolo Bugia, Jeff Chan, Ryan Araña and rookies Josh Vanlandingham and RJ Jazul. - GMANews.TV

[capitantiago]

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Painters get Rodriguez in 3-player trade with Tigers

Rey Joble, GMANews.TV
09/16/2010 | 08:56 PM

Larry Rodriguez, a young and hardworking forward, is headed to his third team in his third season in the Philippine Basketball Association.

The 6-foot-4 frontliner from Philippine Maritime Institute, has found a new home with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.

This happened after the Elasto Painters and the Powerade Tigers agreed on a three-player trade Thursday.

Rodriguez was acquired by the Elasto Painters in exchange for Eddie Laure and Rain or Shine’s first-round pick next season.

Bo Perasol considered the deal as a way to prepare for the future.

The Tigers are also expected to lose main man Asi Taulava in the early part of the Philippine Cup, the opening tournament of the PBA’s 36th season, which begins on Oct. 3.

The 6-foot-9 Fil-Tongan is one among the few players requested by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas to join the Smart-Gilas national developmental team, which will see action in the Asian Games in Guangzhou.

“It’s a question of how far can we go with or without Asi or how far can we go if we have Larry. History showed that we cannot go far even if Asi has produced his decent numbers, so if that’s the case, we might as well prepare for the future and next season’s first-round pick, which we’ve obtained from Rain or Shine, is a good chance to build our future," Perasol told GMANews.TV in a telephone interview.

Rain or Shine co-team owner Raymond Yu said that it’s hard to let go of Laure, who has played for them ever since their PBL days.

“He’s been a part of this team ever since our PBL days and he’s like a family member to us," said Yu. “It’s really hard to let go of him, but he’s the one asked by Powerade."

"We've also agreed to trade our first-round pick next season because we felt we might not be able to meet our need of tabbing a big man, so we might as well get it now by acquiring Larry," he added.

The move was initiated Wednesday, but Rain or Shine has to wait for the result on Rodriguez’s medical test.

A promising forward who blossomed with the Barako Bull Energy Boosters coached by Yeng Guiao in 2008, Rodriguez was sidelined for a lot of games last season due to a knee injury while playing for Coca-Cola. But he was given a clean bill of health Thursday and the trade pushed through.

Rodriguez will bring in additional size and interior toughness to a Rain or Shine squad composed of Gabe Norwood, Sol Mercado Jay-R Reyes, Doug Kramer, Jervy Cruz, Paolo Bugia, Jeff Chan, Ryan Araña and rookies Josh Vanlandingham and RJ Jazul. - GMANews.TV


i don't get it. powerade mgt. must be some crazy bunch.
they shouldn't have traded larry rod. he is a very efficient and hardworking player. and he can mix it up inside unlike laure who plays outside. and he's still young and has upside. oh well.

[durden_tyler]

i don't get it. powerade mgt. must be some crazy bunch.
they shouldn't have traded larry rod. he is a very efficient and hardworking player. and he can mix it up inside unlike laure who plays outside. and he's still young and has upside. oh well.

Obviously, the Powerade team made the team NOT for this year but rather for the future--- a first round pick next year from ROS, which is somewhere in the middle isn't really bad value. i am pretty sure next year's batch could be as deep as this year.

[capitantiago]

Obviously, the Powerade team made the team NOT for this year but rather for the future--- a first round pick next year from ROS, which is somewhere in the middle isn't really bad value. i am pretty sure next year's batch could be as deep as this year.

sabagay, barako bulls and trade21 are teams always looking for the future. lol

[durden_tyler]

sabagay, barako bulls and trade21 are teams always looking for the future. lol

Yeah, sarcasm aside, do you really think Powerade has a chance to win any of the conference this year? i doubt it. At some point, teams may choose to sell their players and load on the "future"; too bad though there are lots of teams that thinks this way in the PBA ;) (Then again, 10 percent of NBA teams do it as well so i guess it's part of the teams grand plans)