MANILA, Philippines — Terrafirma head coach Johnedel Cardel believes the Dyip got what they wanted in the controversial trade that sent CJ Perez to San Miguel Beer.
The deal took flak after Terrafirma let go of its franchise guard in exchange for three role players and two first-round picks (2020 and 2022).
But Cardel defended the move, saying the Dyip added more depth and length with the acquisition of Russel Escoto, Matt Ganuelas-Rosser and Gelo Alolino.
“We got deeper. The reason why they’re in the PBA because they’re good enough to be in the league,” Cardel told INQUIRER.net in Filipino on Tuesday after the deal was finally approved by the PBA.
“We now have the lengt…
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