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Erik Menk is Now With Globalport Batang Pier

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 Erik Menk who is also known as "The Major Pain" is now back in the PBA.

This was confirmed by no less than the team owner Mikee Romero.

“OK na ang deal. We already have Eric,” said Romero.

Romero also said that they gave up Brian Faundo to get the right to Erik Menk who signed a one year contract with Globalport.

We hope Eric to share his expertise to our young bigs in the team, he is one of the best power forwards this league has seen,” said Romero.

With Erik Menk  on their team, Romero is expecting that the yungsters learn a lot from the former PBA MVP.

“Eric, together with Sol (Mercado), JWash and Enrico will be my team’s leaders. I expect them to guide the six rookies, who will eventually be the stars of the franchise,” said Romero.
 

Greg Slaughter’s presence enough to intimidate Ginebra opponents, says Mark Caguioa

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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel rookie Greg Slaughter is still adjusting to the PBA game, but Gin Kings superstar Mark Caguioa said the 7-footer is already making an impact.
“Just his presence inside is enough,” Caguioa told InterAKTV. “Kung ikaw kalaban magdadalawang isip ka if you’re going to drive to the basket. I don’t know how many blocks he had, pero maski hindi siya nakakasupalpal, his presence is really intimidating.”
As expected, Slaughter wasn’t the focal point of the Gin Kings’ offense when the team played its first tuneup game against Rain or Shine Wednesday.
But the top overall rookie was a big help particularly on the defensive end.
“Unang-una, that’s what we need. We have scorers in this team. We need to push each other on defense, including me. I’ll pressure like I’ve never pressured before,” said Caguioa.
Caguioa added that playing Rain or Shine is a good start to toughen up Slaughter.
“I’ve been telling Greg that teams like Rain or Shine will test you. Mayroong other teams dyan na parang bubugbugin ka kasi malaki ka. I told him just be ready because games in the PBA are more physical than the D-League,” said Caguioa.

Source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/greg-slaughters-presence-enough-to-intimidate-ginebra-opponents-says-mark-caguioa

PBA Trade: Globalport Sends Isaac Holstein for Justin Chua; Leo Najorda Added in the Mix

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No less than Sanmig Coffee Mixers head coach Tim Cone confirmed that they are set to receive Isaac Holstein in exchange for Justin Chua and Leo Najorda from Globalport Batang Pier.

Isaac Holstein was the number 7 pick from the firs round while Justin Chua was the 10th pick from last Sundays PBA 2013 Rookie Draft.

“We just wanted the taller guy and a more defensive-oriented player while Globalport was looking for a big that was more polished offensively,” said Cone.

Holstein was measured at 6-foot-7 in socks, while Chua stood a shade below 6-foot-5. But Chua is considered the more seasoned prospect, while Holstein is expected to be a project.

“Chua, I believe, along with Leo, can help them right away while we can take our time and develop Holstein,” said Cone.

“Global had been calling about Leo for a couple of weeks already. They certainly have a role for him, and with us he was kind of buried behind Ping (Marc Pingris) and Joe (Devance).”

PBA 2013 Anual Draft Results

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As expected Barangay Ginebra Sanmiguel picked Greg Slauther as this years number 1 pick overall.
Likewise as expected Sanmig Coffee Mixers picked Ian Sangalang at number two followed by Raymond Almazan for Rain or Shine Elastro Painters.

The first big surprise was when Barangay Ginebra traded Rico Mierhofer and Willie Wilson to Brako Bull Energy Cola for the number 4 pick then picked James Forrester from the Arellano University.

Here is the complete list of the draft from yesterday.

First Round

1. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel – Greg Slaughter
2. San Mig Coffee Mixers – Ian Sangalang
3. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters – Raymond Almazan
4. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (from Barako Bull) – James Forrester
5. GlobalPort Batang Pier (from Barako Bull via Petron) – Terrence Romeo
6. GlobalPort Batang Pier (from Barako Bull) – RR Garcia
7. GlobalPort Batang Pier – Isaac Holstein
8. Alaska Aces – Ryan Buenafe
9. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters – Alex Nuyles
10. San Mig Coffee Mixers – Justin Chua

Second Round

1. GlobalPort Batang Pier – Nico Salva
2. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters – Jeric Teng
3. San Mig Coffee Mixers – Justin Melton
4. Barako Bull Energy Colas – Jeric Fortuna
5. Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters (from Alaska) – JP Erram
6. Air21 Express – Eric Camson
7. Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters – Robby Celiz
8. Alaska Aces – Chris Exciminiano
9. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters – Gayford Rodriguez
10. Barako Bull Energy Colas – Carlo Lastimosa

Third Round

1. Air 21 – Joshua Webb
2. GlobalPort – Jopher Custodio
3. Barako Bull- Darwin Cordero
4. GlobalPort (from Ginebra)- LA Revilla
5. Petron – Sam Marata
6. Meralco – Anjo Caram
7. Talk ‘N Text – Eliud Poligrates
8. Alaska – Raymund Ilagan
9. Rain or Shine Ervic Vijandre
10. San Mig Coffee – JR Cawaling

Fourth Round

1. GlobalPort – PASS
2. Air 21 – Angelo Ingco
3. Barako Bull – Jett Vidal
4. Ginebra – John Usita
5. Petron: Nate Matute
6. Meralco: Mike Parala
7. Talk ‘N Text – Oping Sumalinog
8. Alaska – PASS
9. Rain or Shine – PASS
10. San Mig Coffee – PASS

Fifth Round

1. Air 21 -Randolph Chua
2. GlobalPort – PASS
3. Barako Bull – Mike Silungan
4. Ginebra – Alvin Padilla
5. Petron – PASS
6. Meralco – Mark Lopez
7. Talk ‘N Text – Byron Villarias
8. Alaska – PASS
9. Rain or Shine – PASS
10. San Mig Coffee – PASS

Sixth Round

1. GlobalPort – Pass
2. Air 21 – PASS
3. Barako Bull – PASS
4. Ginebra – Jens Knuttel
5. Petron – PASS
6. Meralco – Ron Guevarra
8. Alaska – PASS
9. Rain or Shine – PASS
10. San Mig Coffee – PASS

Seventh Round

1. GlobalPort – PASS
2. Air 21 – PASS
3. Barako Bull – PASS
4. Ginebra – PASS
5. Petron – PASS
6. Meralco – Mark Bringas
8. Alaska – PASS
9. Rain or Shine – PASS
10. San Mig Coffee – PASS

PBA Trade: Rob Labaga to Barako Bull Energy for Emman Monfort to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel

Its official:  Rob Labaga to Barako Bull Energy for Emman Monfort to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. This was anounced via @pbaconnect twitter account.

The proposed trade between @barangayginebra 's Rob Labagala and @BarakoEnergy 's Eman Monfort has been APPROVED by the PBA.

PBA Trade: Barako to trade No. 4 pick to Ginebra for Ababou, fifth pick to Petron for subs

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JUST hours after giving active consultant Rajko Toroman the pink slip, Barako Bull is set to pull the trigger on two more trades that should shake up the picking order in the coming PBA rookie draft.

Putting premium on experience over youth, the Energy Cola, sources said, are set to trade the fourth pick overall in Sunday's draft to Barangay Ginebra for comebacking forward Dylan Ababou and the No. 5 pick to Petron for rarely used subs Mark Isip and Magi Sison.
The deals, once approved by the Commissioner's Office, will leave Barako Bull without a pick in the first round since it is also set to acquire Denok Miranda from Globalport in exchange for the No. 6 selection overall.

“Binigay na 'yung pick. Gusto nila yung Dylan. Kasi alam nila pagnakakuha ng kumpiyansa ulit yun, mahina ang 10 points na average n'ya kada game,” said the source in trying to make sense of the trades.
Ababou, a former star of University of Santo Tomas and a mainstay of the original Gilas squad, has sat out most of last season due to an ACL injury but has done well for Ginebra in the times that he was healthy.
However, giving him up means Ginebra can get a shot at acquiring blue-chip prospects like Terrence Romeo, RR Garcia, Alex Nuyles, James Forrester, and Jeric Teng.
The transactions should once again fan allegations that Barako Bull is being controlled by San Miguel Corp. and add another twist to the mystery surrounding the sudden departure of Toroman.

However, team insiders said Barako Bull is putting premium on experience as the ball club prefers to make an impact this season instead of building up for the future.
The team insider also pointed out that Barako Bull has three more first-round picks in next year's draft.

According to a source, the trades are now awaiting the approval of PBA commissioner Chito Salud, who is still with the board of governors in Sydney for its annual planning session.

source: spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/source-barako-to-trade-no.-4-pick-to-ginebra-for-abalou-fifth-pick-to-petron-for-subs-v02