danny-seigle-danny-ildefonso-trophy-injury-status-updates

I came across a short news article mentioning the injury status of both Danny Seigle and Danny Ildefonso. The injury status updates was given by coach Siot Tanquingcen in an interview by a sports reporter.

It was mentioned that Danny Ildefonso will come back and play next year. However, the question that still remains in my mind is that will he be able to play as early as January? My estimate is that the quarterfinals round will start somewhere between second or third week.

The quarterfinals is my conservative estimate as to where San Miguel Beermen will land after the eliminations but they still have a big chance to get one of the outright semifinals seat. The outright semis is probably the best thing that we can get as the long rest period will enable our injured players to recuperate before the semifinals war, which is a best-of-seven series.

According to Siot, Danny Seigle will be back in six weeks time. That’s good news for us having the Dynamite play again. Hopefully he gets in game shape fast enough.

Check out the rest of the news story from sports writer Rey Joble of Manila Standard Today (manilastandardtoday.com).

San Miguel Beer walking wounded
Saturday, December 13, 2008

Have we seen the last of the Danny Ildefonso and Danny Seigle in the Philippine Basketball Association?

Ildefonso, a two-time Most Valuable Player, and Seigle, a former Rookie of the Year, have been the face of San Miguel Beer’s dynasty in the PBA. This time around, the old reliables are no longer there either to start the game or finish the job for coach Siot Tanquingcen.

Ildefonso had bone spurs removed from his feet and is still undergoing therapy. He will come back and play next year.

But the soft-spoken Tanquingcen isn’t bothered at all with the young guns doing a great job in stepping up in the absence of their veterans.

"We’re just peaking at the right time," said Tanquingcen. "I guess the chemistry is already there."

But Tanquingcen expects Seigle to be back in six weeks’ time.

Without the two, the Beermen went on a rebuilding stage and loaded their already formidable lineup with superstars like Mick Pennisi and Jay Washington, who were acquired in the off-season. They also took in Bonbon Custodio in the rookie draft.

They joined Lordy Tugade, Dondon Hontiveros, veterans Olsen Racela and Dorian Peña, and Froilan Baguion, the team’s latest acquisition.

Baguion, who was released by Coca-Cola last week to accommodate veteran guard Rodney Santos, made a good impression in his first game as a Beerman.

"I’ve been keeping an eye on him ever since when he was still playing in the PBL and I know his capabilities. It also came at a perfect time as we need to shore up our backcourt and he delivered in his first game," said Tanquingcen.

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