Coke trades Yeo to Sta. Lucia
By Nelson Beltran
The Philippine Star
Monday, September 10, 2007
The two teams consummated the deal, which also involved a Coca-Cola future draft pick, in time for their clash in the 2007 PBA pre-season tourney tomorrow at 6 p.m. at The Arena in San Juan.
It could well be a win-win trade deal as the Tigers have now beefed up their frontcourt on their acquisition of Isip and Catli, who will replace outside gunner William Antonio.
The Realtors, on the other hand, see an able slasher in Yeo following the transfer of Kenneth Duremdes also to Coca-Cola last season.
The two teams last year completed a trade deal involving Duremdes, Alex Cabagnot and Denok Miranda.
The Realtors have found an able replacement for Cabagnot with their acquisition of Ryan Reyes in the recent PBA Rookie Draft and may have firmed up their backcourt on the entry of Yeo.
Yeo was the No. 3 pick overall in last year’s draft pick behind Kelly Williams and Arwind Santos.
The Realtors picked Isip No. 6 overall last year. They also drafted Catli in the second round in 2005.
“We really need a slasher, and Yeo may fit the description,” said Sta. Lucia coach Boyet Fernandez.
“Yeo also has a good fans base. He may well boost crowd support for the team,” Fernandez added.
As part of the deal, Sta.Lucia takes Coca-Cola’s second round pick in 2009.
The Tigers, meanwhile, have strengthened their frontcourt on the arrival of Isip, a steady force during his UAAP days with the FEU Tamaraws.
In Catli, the Tigers may have found a suitable replacement for veteran wingman Antonio whom the team decided not to re-sign.
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