2007-2008 PBA Fiesta Conference

[The_Big_Cat]

The second conference of the 2007-2008 season of the PBA started over the weekend.

You can post your observations, comments and analysis on this thread.

[rhk111]

The imports to watch, are DARIUS RICE, & WESLEY WILSON, who will be playing soon.

ADAM PARADA, SANTEE & AARON MGHEE had already shown what they could do, & they seem to be keepers.

TURNER is not that bad on defense & rebounding, but Ginebra needs an import who is also prolific on offense to be able to keep up w/ the other good imports.

JASON KEEP I feel is a lemon. We'll know for sure in the next game or so.

[The_Big_Cat]

Upcoming games to watch

April 2, 2008 Wednesday
Araneta Coliseum

04:30pm
Sta. Lucia Realtors vs. Alaska Aces

07:00pm
Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants vs. Magnolia Beverage Masters

[ankle breaker]

calvin cage is also showing some potentials but got injured in their game against TNT. looks like he's out for good.

[The_Big_Cat]

Coca-cola Import Injured

ANKLE BONE CRACK SIDELINES COCA-COLA SPARKPLUG CAGE
Exciting 5-9 import may have to sit out 2 months but Tigers willing to wait
Tuesday, 01 April 2008

Calvin Cage made a good impression in his debut with Coca-Cola Saturday but may wait for at least two months to re-join the Tigers in the 2008 Smart PBA Fiesta Conference.

Cage was found to have suffered an ankle bone crack after undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test upon their return from Panabo City, Davao del Norte Sunday.
The exciting 5-foot-9 Coke import sustained the injury on a bad fall late in the third quarter in their game against the Talk n Text Phone Pals.

The Coca-Cola coaching staff is now in search of a temporary replacement as the team is keen on keeping Cage’s services.

"Calvin getting injured is very unfortunate as he brings a brand of basketball that fans love to see. We will do what we can to fill the gap that Calvin leaves, hopefully temporarily," said JB Baylon, the team representative to the PBA Board.

"He’s staying here. We are taking care of him. We will do what we can to ensure his speedy recovery and return," Baylon added.

The former University of Buffalo Bull sparked a Coca-Cola rally before sustaining his injury late in the third quarter, then his teammates picked up from where he left off as they ripped the Pals, 87-79, in the tournament opener.

Cage, subbing for Bobby Burries who measured above the 6-foot-1 ceiling for second imports, scattered 19 points, grabbed three rebounds and had an assist before leaving the game ahead of the others.

Jason Dixon, the team’s big import standing at 6-foot-9, held his ground against Aaron McGhee, finishing with 19 points and 15 rebounds.

The Tigers are up next against the Purefoods TJ Giants Saturday.

Meanwhile, Red Bull coach Yeng Guiao said he wants Junthy Valenzuela in his team but he has no recourse but to obey team management if it has its own plans with the reliable 6-foot-1 swingman.

Guiao chose not to field in Valenzuela in their game against Barangay Ginebra Sunday since the two teams were apparently on the final stage of their negotiations for a trade involving the Cebuano player and the Kings’ Sunday Salvacion.

"He’s our leader on and off the court. That’s how valuable Junthy is to our team," said Guiao. "But I will not stand on the way if the management has its plans. My job is to coach and win games for the team."

Cyrus Baguio shone bright in the absence of Valenzuela, making 23 points in Red Bull’s 89-83 spanking of the Kings.

"Baka pati si Cyrus kunin na rin sa amin," said Guiao, in jest, as he entered the Araneta Coliseum press room for the post-game interview.

Kerby Raymundo, Enrico Villanueva, Lordy Tugade and Larry Fonacier were four former Red Bull stars acquired by the SMC group in earlier trade deals.

Valenzuela and Mick Pennisi are the two remaining members of the original Red Bull team in 2000.

Ginebra coach Jong Uichico admitted there’s an ongoing negotiation but he’s yet to be advised if it’s already a done deal. (NC)


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www.pba.ph/content/view/2042/1/

[Project_Olympics]

i say, rb management is going nuts
always trading x_X

[Gabe Norwood]

i say, rb management is going nuts
always trading x_X

Why cant Commissioner Sonny Barrios investigate all the recent actions of RB. It is obvious that they are on the business of selling players and not playing for the game.

i was a die hard RB fan before but suddenly i just noticed that every marquee player of RB was being traded for a bum.

If RB is in tight financial condition then just sell the franchise to other who is willing to fight for pride of being called champions.

HEY RED BULL> BE ASHAMED!!!

[viperbravo]

Does anyone here got any videos of PARADA? Import of Brgy. Ginebra?

[super_defender]

there are rumors that Joseph Garth, a 7'2" & 315 lb. behemoth, who played as an import in Iran is currently available to play in the PBA and is just waiting for a team to pick him. Asi Taulava was able to play against him in a FIBA sanctioned competition and his defense was particularly broken down to pieces.

I think it would be fantastic if Welcoat would be able to get this guy. He should replace Keep. He could turn Welcoat into an instant title contender.

[C2Hamm]

Why cant Commissioner Sonny Barrios investigate all the recent actions of RB. It is obvious that they are on the business of selling players and not playing for the game.

i was a die hard RB fan before but suddenly i just noticed that every marquee player of RB was being traded for a bum.

If RB is in tight financial condition then just sell the franchise to other who is willing to fight for pride of being called champions.

HEY RED BULL> BE ASHAMED!!!

why should RB be ashamed? by trading their star players, they give chance for their bench players to shine. this actually makes the market value of their players higher. and that indirectly helps the families of their players.

i think it should be investigated once they turn into the memphis grizzlies. trading people and not really able to recover from the trades.

[rhk111]

there are rumors that Joseph Garth, a 7'2" & 315 lb. behemoth, who played as an import in Iran is currently available to play in the PBA and is just waiting for a team to pick him. Asi Taulava was able to play against him in a FIBA sanctioned competition and his defense was particularly broken down to pieces.

Holy cow. Garth will give the other teams here NIGHTMARES, I tell you, even Parada.

The only problem w/ Garth I hear is that because of his build & size, he reportedly has problems playing for a full 48 minutes. Other than that, though, this guy should be UNSTOPPABLE in the PBA.

[ankle breaker]

Does anyone here got any videos of PARADA? Import of Brgy. Ginebra?

you can try searching it in you tube or in the euroleague site.

[Project_Olympics]

why should RB be ashamed? by trading their star players, they give chance for their bench players to shine. this actually makes the market value of their players higher. and that indirectly helps the families of their players.

i think it should be investigated once they turn into the memphis grizzlies. trading people and not really able to recover from the trades.

even coach yeng is getting mad ok

[C2Hamm]

even coach yeng is getting mad ok

when did coach yeng said he's mad?

in the post of Cat taken from the PBA site:

"Meanwhile, Red Bull coach Yeng Guiao said he wants Junthy Valenzuela in his team but he has no recourse but to obey team management if it has its own plans with the reliable 6-foot-1 swingman."

"He’s our leader on and off the court. That’s how valuable Junthy is to our team," said Guiao. "But I will not stand on the way if the management has its plans. My job is to coach and win games for the team."

"Baka pati si Cyrus kunin na rin sa amin," said Guiao, in jest, as he entered the Araneta Coliseum press room for the post-game interview.

he doesn't want to let go of Junthy, but that's just it. PBA is a business. if that's what RB management think to get some money, so be it. they are still winning games. is it affecting the league? maybe, but keep in mind, the chairman right now is the owner of RB. so im sure what they're doing is in scope of the leagues by-laws.

[Project_Olympics]

when did coach yeng said he's mad?

in the post of Cat taken from the PBA site:

"Meanwhile, Red Bull coach Yeng Guiao said he wants Junthy Valenzuela in his team but he has no recourse but to obey team management if it has its own plans with the reliable 6-foot-1 swingman."

"He’s our leader on and off the court. That’s how valuable Junthy is to our team," said Guiao. "But I will not stand on the way if the management has its plans. My job is to coach and win games for the team."

"Baka pati si Cyrus kunin na rin sa amin," said Guiao, in jest, as he entered the Araneta Coliseum press room for the post-game interview.

he doesn't want to let go of Junthy, but that's just it. PBA is a business. if that's what RB management think to get some money, so be it. they are still winning games. is it affecting the league? maybe, but keep in mind, the chairman right now is the owner of RB. so im sure what they're doing is in scope of the leagues by-laws.

ok fine, my bad, dont wanna start a world war u know
well if thats what u believe in, then ok
PEACE!!