Jimmy Alapag to come out of retirement, will be traded to Meralco in three-team deal, says Blackwater owner Dioceldo Syhttp://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jimmy-alapag-to-come-out-of-retirement-will-be-traded-to-meralco-in-three-team-deal-says-blackwater-owner-dioceldo-syFirst came the buzz that Jimmy Alapag might be on the comeback trail with the Philippine national men’s basketball team after the retired former captain suited alongside the Gilas Pilipinas pool in training.
Now, the ‘Mighty Mouse’ may be making his comeback for real, this time in the PBA.
Blackwater owner Dioceldo Sy told InterAksyon.com in an exclusive interview late Thursday that Alapag will be coming out of retirement and will be a part of a series of trades involving sister teams Talk ‘N Text and Meralco as well as Sy’s own squad.
According to Sy, Alapag will be traded to Blackwater in a one-on-one deal for Larry Rodriguez before the veteran point guard is shipped off to Meralco in exchange for Mike Cortez and James Sena.
“It’s now in the Office of the Commissioner,” Sy said.
Speculation about a comeback sparked the moment Alapag put on a Gilas jersey and joined the workouts out of the national pool selected by coach Tab Baldwin.
The veteran international coach made it clear that Alapag is not part of the pool, although he isn’t closing the door on the player’s possible return.
“Hunger may develop in that guy where he’s gonna demand a spot in this team and if that develops, it would be interesting,” Baldwin said. “If he just continues to say to me, ‘Coach if you need me, call on me.’ That would be fine.”
“If all of a sudden I see that twinkle in his eyes, there might be some fireworks and it’s worth watching.”