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CJ Perez now a Beerman

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CJ PEREZ’S transfer from Terrafima to San Miguel Beer was sealed on Tuesday—and so were the Beermen’s lips from the coaching staffing to the players.

The PBA trade committee approved of the controversial trade but modified the conditions. Besides giving away Russel Escoto, Matt Rosser-Ganuelas and Gelo Alolino and the Beermen’s first round pick (No. 8) in March’s Rookie Draft, they also have to surrender to the Dyip their first round pick in 2022.

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial supported the trade committee’s decision to revise the original proposal that was intended to soften opposition from the other teams on the deal seen as extremely advantageous for the Beermen.

“I support the decision of the trade committee—that’s all I can say for now,” said Marcial, who since being appointed as commissioner, shielded his office from controversies by creating the trade committee composed of league technical consultant Joey Guanio, deputy commissioner Erik Castro, legal counsel Atty. Melvin  Mendoza and technical officials Rosc Tiotico and Junior Bengua.

But after the trade transpired, the Beermen didn’t make themselves available for comments.

“Sir good day, we were asked not to grant interviews. Sorry and thanks,” was six-time Season Most Valuable Player (MVP) June Mar Fajardo’s reply to BusinessMirror when asked of his opinion on the Perez trade.

Moala Tautuaa also refused to say anything as well as San Miguel Beer Head Coach Leo Austria, who didn’t answer BusinessMirror’s calls.

MAC BELO-BASER AMER TRADE

MERALCO head coach Norman Black and Blackwater franchise team owner Dioceldo Sy confirmed to BusinessMirror on Tuesday that they entered into an agreement that would send Mac Belo to the Bolts in exchange for playmaker Baser Amer.

“It’s hard to compete in the PBA if you don’t have quality big men. We just want to strengthen our front court,” said Black as he stressed on the abundance of playmakers in his team, thus the decision to release Amer.

Sy said the 5-foot-11 Amer would definitely be a potential leader for the Elite.

“I have been looking for a good point guard and team leader. Take a look at Belo and Baser’s numbers and playing time and production, it’s higher,” he said.

Belo averaged 11.4 points and 5.3 rebounds in 11 games while Amer registered 9.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists also in 11 games in the Philippine Cup in Clark.

The trade, however, has yet to be approved by the trade committee.

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