Who's-who at this year's PAAD Palaro...??

Our First Blog-Spy Report

We unleash a sneak-peak of our neophyte teams joining this year's PAAD Palaro league.

Coming from several reliable sources, our blog-spies have risked their lives and limbs to give our fans a preview of the team's line-ups. We start with a newly formed team that monickers under name "Casa-Rap".

It's no secret that CASA RAP Bomb Shells will be spearheaded by the former spitfire of Delaware Titans, Steve "Tibo" Antonio. Not only will he be leading Casa Rap as the Team Captain, he will be putting together a formidable team, to face the odds against their neophyte status. Based on reports from our blog-spies and reliable team-whisperers, Steve has managed to keep his roster highly "CONFIDENTIAL", forcing our blog-spies to snoop and pry.

Here's what they found out about the Casa Rap line-up. The team's nucleus will have youth, heft and speed, making speedy Gonzalez look like a turtle. Fast-breaking offense will be the name of their game that will be beefed-up by a defensive line-up composed of former Elitz players who played during the 2006 season. Rumor has it, that a 6'8 Filipino behemoth from the PI leagues will complete Casa Rap's speed and heft. If this comes into fold, then Casa Rap may be this year's dark horse.

Fact or rumor? Let's see what the next neophyte team offers - Baltimore Dragons

By their name alone, yes, you guessed it right, this neophyte team hails from Baltimore, Maryland - a good 60-minute drive away from our league venue. Despite their distance, the buzz has been humming loud about Baltimore Dragon's entry to the league. Many have wagged enough rumors putting the Dragons as this year's Cinderella Team wuth a chance to lay claim to the throne of our 2008, defending champions, GK Warriors. According to our mole in Baltimore, this team is headed by Coach Ed of the Viperz Basketball Organization. Unconfirmed reports by several reliable sources (who always ask not be identified), tell us that the Dragons will have a frontline composed of former PBA (a certain Glen Y) and PBL players (Dave G. and James S.). This frontline will be complimented by a backcourt rotation of tournament veterans (D2 First teamers) - the Books Brothers (aka I and J), Jan B. and JBS. When it comes to gelling, this team are considered veterans of the Baltimore and Washington DC leagues.

Will the Baltimore Dragons spew their fire here at our own backyard? Or will their fire be doused by our next neophyte team - ELKTON BLAZERS?


And here comes another team from our neighboring state, Maryland. This time a tad closer than Baltimore, just right by the southeast border of Delaware. Introducing, the Elkton Blazers, headed by Sonny "The Assassin" Dela Torre. Sonny, who donned the GK colors last year, breaks out of the GK pack to forge an alliance with Meridian Primary Care, headed by Carlos Gopez, MD (also a playing sponsor).

According to our spy-in-the-sky, the tandem of Sonny and Dr. Carlos have produced another contender to this year's championship throne. Rumorville has whispered to our spies that the Blazers' have done their scouting at the ranks of the Division 3 - NCAA farm, and snatched a pair of gems (Santini L. and Mario L.) to lead the Blazers of Elkton. Our spy-in-the-sky also heard that 2009 FACAA MVP - Tony A - will suit up for the Elktonites. And here's more, there's rumor that another GK player will join Sonny and his Blazers - Sebastian O to be supported by veterans Ian O, the Durango Brothers, Ron B and Jim R And last, but not the least, the Blazers will be inspired by last year's blog MVP - Joey Valenciano. Hmmmm!

Not to be outdone, another new team with a past-Palaro stint, comes to our league - EXIT REALTY



In last year's season, they were called IBC - Just Men, another visiting team, this time from the state of Pennsylvania.

We, then, directed our mole-in-the-hole to snoop around Upper Darby PA to find out more about this team. Our mole reveals to us, that their team sponsor, Ms Marie Bontigao of Exit Realty will depend greatly on the leadership of Ferdie Sta. Ana (Team Captain of last year's Just Men). With Ferdie's experience last year, having been fully aware of Palaro's competitive games, that Exit Realty is gearing for the challenge. According to our mole, Exit Realty may be tapping an ex-PBA veteran and his son to provide added experience to the team's roster. Our mole's prediction for Exit Realty remains high, and they are foreseeing "Exit" to be a "spoiler" team with a never-say-die heart.




There goes our first BLOG-SPY report. In our next update, we will give you another sneak peak for Maricas, Delaware Titans, Strength and Dynamic PHI / Excel PT.

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