TALK N Text, a team seeking to become the first squad to defend an All-Filipino crown in 24 years, has just added another important ingredient to its winning formula.
Nic Belasco, a 6’7” veteran journeyman, was acquired by the Tropang Texters via a three-team trade involving Coca-Cola and Burger King. The 12-year veteran will be joining his fifth squad.
Belasco’s inclusion will certainly add depth to the Tropang Texters’ frontline rotation. He will be reunited with former frontline partner Ali Peek.
The other frontliners on the squad include national team standout Ranidel de Ocampo, Harvey Carey and Yousif Aljamal.
The Tropang Texters are still now negotiating with 6’9” slotman Yancy de Ocampo, whose contract expired last month.
“We’re talking to him and I believe we will be able to sign him up,” Talk N Text board representative Ricky Vargas told Standard Today.
The Whopper got 6’7” forward Rob Reyes on the deal, while the Tigers secured the services of hardworking Larry Rodriguez.
The trade was floated during the Rookie Draft, but was only consummated yesterday as the Tropang Texters needed time to decide which player to unload.
Reyes, a promising player who spent most of his time sitting on the bench, was the chosen one.
Whether the Whopper would keep him or use him as part of another possible trade transaction remains to be seen. Burger King is planning to unload two more frontliners.
The season-starting All-Filipino Conference begins on Oct. 11.
-Manila Standard Today
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