I admit, I'm a MARK CAGUIOA fan ;)

Just saw this pic in facebook. And SERIOUSLY I like this picture! The analogy of this picture is if we combine MJ23 and KB24, the result will be MC47! And as a Ginebra Fan, I'm definitely agree with this analogy!

We've seen the transformation of a young and aggressive Mark Caguioa during the early 2000's, and that Caguioa is a fierce guy. His crossover move can really kill his defender. During his prime, Caguioa showed the PBA fans on how to be a real competitor in the court. Yes his arrogant inside the court, but as what Filipinos say,, "MAY PAGMAMAYABANG NAMAN EH".  Who can forget about his ankle breaker against Jun Marzan of Shell?!  How about the CA-GUI-OA chant against Air21?!

After he got injured in 2008, and having his rehab on the year 2009, majority of PBA community thought (definitely not me) that he will fade away like other superstar in the PBA. But MC47 proved them wrong, YES his crossover is not the same as 2002, but his shooting ability is much improve. Also, his playmaking ability and his leadership is really admirable.  He became the leader of the team.

This is why MC47 will definitely be part of the next batch of 25 greatest players of the league, Yes, he doesn't have that MVP Plum in his name, but his contribution to the game says a lot. More importantly, His LOVE to the fans is the best attitude of this guy.

*the blog doesn't own the picture. No copyright infrigement intended.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

only 15 PBA players earning Max salary?!

"Only 15 PBA plyrs earning maximuum salary of 350k a month"
-Comm. Chito Salud

From: Mr. Fidel Mangonon(PBA Statistician)

Number of Players with Maximum Salary: Alaska = 4, BMeg = 3, TnT = 2, Meralco = 2, A21, Powerade, Ros, and BGK with 1 each and Petron = None

It's hard to believe that there is only 15 PBA players who is earning Maximum Salary, is this a case of Miami Heat team style where the Big Three( Lbj, Wade, Bosh) agreed to decrease their salary to be able to be in one team? Or is this a case of under the table issue that is not new in the league?

These are the exact list of players with Max Salary:

• Alaska Aces with 4:

1. Reyes, Jay R
2. Tenorio, Lewis
3. Dela Cruz. Anthony
4. Thoss, Joachim

• BMeg Llamados with 3:

1. Yap, James
2. DeVance, Joe
3. Raymundo, Kerby

• TnT Tropang Texters with 2:

1. De Ocampo, Ranidel
2. Williams Kelly

• Meralco Bolts with 2:

1. Taulava, Asi
2. Hugnatan, Reynel

• Air21 Express: Danny Siegle
• Powerade Tigers: Gary David
• ROS Elasto Painters: Gabe Norwood
• Barangay Ginebra Kings: Mark Caguioa
• Petron Blaze Boosters: None

It is quite amazing on our part knowing that there are still many notable players that is not getting a max salary. This is some kind of a funny list, one good example is the Reigning MVP Jimmy Alapag, he even doesn't earn Max Salary. How about Petron's Santos, Washington, and Hontiveros? their not having having max salaries as well? Petron is a lucky team because of having 2 BPC awardees last season that doesn't EVEN earn maximum salary. 

If the list given by the PBA is accurate, then I must say that Alaska Aces is the team that players really want to go to. Man, they are the team who has the most Players with Max Salary. But why did Joe DeVance wanna get traded? hmmmmm.


This issue gave the league a big blow, Barber Speak Blog hope that this will be resolve IMMEDIATELY.  

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

Miller to Petron?

Based from Inquirer Sports:
"http://sports.inquirer.net/13141/pba-logs-record-gate-earnings-petron-chasing-miller"


TRADE OFFER:
MILLER TO PETRON, ONE PLAYER + DRAFT PICK TO BARAKO BULL


Let us discuss about the possible outcome if the trade push through:

PETRON (good side)

• The scoring nature will be given by Miller
• Another Clutch Player (Alaska Time)
• If given enough minutes, he can score 20 points per game
• Can compliment with the younger players
• Good veteran

PETRON (bad side)

• an aging player 2-3 years remaining
• after a bad stint in BGK, can miller bounce back?
• Choker (BGK Time)
• Can he play defense?

BARAKO BULL(formerly Air21)

What's new? everyone knows how this Lina franchise played. This is the favorite game of this franchise trading players for "GREENER PASTURE??" hmmmm..

Will this trade push through?  

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "