Powerade's Sneed brings them to victory

It took a big game from Omar Sneed and the spark from recent acquisition Rey Guevarra for the Powerade Tigers to beat Talk and Text Tropang Texters in the 1st game of the Sunday Showdown (June 3).

Sneed was able to turn around the Talk and Text first half damage with 32 points and Guevarra was able to chip in 8 of his 11 in the final quarter for the Tigers to get back in the standings at 2-2.

Paul Harris lead the Texters with his 22 points and Alapag with 17, the team falls behind 1-3 which is critical in the short tournament. (Governors Cup would only play single round = 9 games only and bottom 4 teams to be eliminated and 6 would go to the Semifinals).


The scores:
Powerade (110) – Sneed 32, David 28, Guevarra 11, Al-Hussaini 10, Casio 8, Lingganay 7, Salvador 6, Anthony 4, Antonio 2, Vanladingham 2, Tugade 0.
Talk ‘N Text (105) – Harris 22, Alapag 17, Peek 16, De Ocampo 15, Williams 13, Fonacier 11, Gamalinda 5, Aban 2, Aguilar 2, Dillinger 2, Alvarez 0, Raymundo 0.
Quarterscores: 20-25, 44-51, 78-68, 110-105.

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Rey Francis Guevarra, Twitter and the Future of the Powerade Tigers

When you talk about Powerade, the first thing that would come to your mind is Gary "El Granada" David or Omar Sneed. But for a moment today, it was Rey Guevarra who made a trend in Twitter and currently ruled the talk over social networking sites.

Rey Guevarra backed when he was donning the jersey of Petron Blaze with the author

Rey Guevarra, a former Letran standout and 2010 3rd Pick of the Air 21 Express (behind former team mate Noy Baclao and 2010 Rookie of the Year Rabeh Al Hussaini), managed to put up a career high 15 points helping Powerade to a victory against the Alaska Aces Friday.

Guevarra is now on his third team in his 2 year PBA career: He played for Air 21 Express and for the Petron Blaze Boosters until last conference. He was dealt to the Tigers in a 5 man trade along with Rabeh Al Hussaini and Lordy Tugade for then Powerade's Super Rookie Marcio Lassiter and Celino Cruz (now with Barako).

Given this opportunity, News Bits Online notes that Rey, a hardcourt hottie is not anymore a benchwarmer but can be a Best Player.

The scores:
POWERADE 114 - David 31, Guevarra 15, Sneed 13, Al-Hussaini 13, Casio 13, Salvador 12, Vanlandingham 7, Martinez 4, Anthony 4, Antonio 2, Allera 0.

ALASKA 97 - Forte 25, Baguio 16, Espinas 10, Thoss 10, Jazul 8, Dela Cruz 8, Eman 6, Custodio 5, Baracael 4, Tenorio 4, Cablay 1, Gelig 0.

Quarterscores: 24-20, 50-42, 86-64, 114-97

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An Attempt for Governors Cup Title Defense: Lassiter Trade to Petron Pushed

Powerade's super rookie Marcio Lassiter is back to the trading block with Petron amending its offer with the hopes of getting the Fil-American player who was a major role in Powerade's final bid last Philippine Cup.

To recall the previous offer, click here:
http://newsbitsfromevents.blogspot.com/2012/02/trade-proposal-powerades-super-rookie.html

The amended offer was for Rabeh Al Hussaini and Rey Guevarra of Petron in exchange of Marcio, the Tigers' 4th Pick in the 2011 PBA Draft.

Al-Hussaini, who was drafted second overall by Air21 two years ago, has played just once since being injured when he tore his ACL before the finals of the Governors’ Cup last year. He did not play the entire All-Filipino conference.

If this pushes through, Marcio gets to reunite with fellow Gilas Chris Lutz and former coach Rajko Toroman in the Petron Bench. Sources who knows this deal says that papers would be sent to the Commissioner's Office.

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Commissioner quashes Lassiter to Petron deal

You would not see Marcio wearing another uniform... at least for now.

PBA Commissioner Chito Salud on Monday vetoed a proposed trade that would have sent Powerade Tiger Marcio Lassiter to the Petron Blaze Boosters in exchange for Nonoy Baclao and Rey Guevarra.

Trade goes back to the respective teams for revisions, as it is confirmed that Powerade didn't have a change of ownership yet.

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Trade Proposal: Powerade's Super Rookie Lassiter to Petron for Baclao & Guevarra

After the successful defense of the Talk and Text Tropang Texters of their Philippine Cup championship, rumor has it that Powerade's franchise would be back to the SMC fold as its 4th team in the league (they once had Coca Cola before), but even if there is no clarification as of yet whether Powerade would be under the SMC umbrella, the opposing teams made waves as there would be a trade between Super Rookie Marcio Lassiter of Powerade Tigers to Petron's 2010 1st and 3rd Draft Picks, Noy Baclao and Rey Guevarra.

(I think this picture started it all.. hahaha, what's wrong with a Tiger drinking beer.. San Miguel is one hell of a great-tasting beer... Come on? - Photo grabbed from @LadyLassiter13 by @snowbadua)

(The blog owner with Noy Baclao and Rey Guevarra during one of PBB's games last December, Will this be the last time I would see them in PBB uniforms?)

This is still a trade proposal as it is subject for the approval of the Commissioner's Office, however, a lot have continuously reacted, in both positive and negative ways regarding this trade. Here are some reactions that I've read in fanpages, Twitter and Facebook. They actually contributed to the load that Twitter has.

First reaction: for Petron's Noy and Rey, even though they belonged to the 2010 top picks, they do not deserve to be traded for a guy who had superb showing like Marcio.

Yes, they might not score in bunches but please do not forget what Rey and Noy can do. If you would look at the background of Noy Baclao and Rey Guevarra, particularly during their college years, they are potent players and great defenders. Noy once lead the Blue Eagles in rebounds and defense purposes. Rey can shoot from the perimeter and was a slam-dunking champion during his heydays in Letran, However upon their arrival to Petron, they were outshadowed by the likes of Arwind Santos, Chris Lutz, Rob Reyes and playing time was actually limited.

Second reaction: SMC = GREED

If this trade consummated, in the eyes of many, SMC = GREED, they are greedy of getting good players to add to their titles and what a way to do it but for Petron, the San Miguel franchise who has 19 conference titles. Do you think this as of GREED? Come on PBA fans... speak...

Third reaction: Stupid Powerade Management

<I beg to erase this comment, it's up to you to decide, but then, for me, they are not stupid.>

and many more.... Actually if I list them all, this blog post would be a novel.

Powerade players have also reacted heavily in Twitter. I don't blame them, Marcio is Marcio. The 5th Best Player for the All Filipino Cup.

No Final Word yet regarding this trade, but if it pursues, I think somebody would be added on the trading picture (if Commissioner Salud does not see it balance). For now, I would like to say that I want to see Noy and Rey in a Boosters uniform nonetheless. The team still waits for the comeback of Jay Washington my goodness.

Powerade, my hats off for a wonderful Philippine Cup showing. I know you are very much a contender.

I'm a fan of  both teams... I would like to see "FAIRNESS", but I'm sure it could not make everybody happy.

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