Yup .... Baculi did have some head-scratching moves made this conference ..... benching Jondan Salvador for good, over-reliance on Pena & inconsistent minutes for Seigle - heavy minutes one game, benched the next, etc.
However, I kinda like Baculi for BARAKO BULL ..... I give him a (barely) passing grade this conference.
Baculi was a perennial contender during his old AGFA/WELCOAT days & at one point was even considered to be Tim Cone's replacement - when ALASKA was struggling during the post-Abbarientos era.
The way Jason Castro has been playing (since last year), no one can guard him one-on-one in the PBA .... Castro has been absolutely beastin', despite his injuries.
If the MVP award can be given this early, Jason Castro should win it.