Time to restart
Akainu's Lair, Fairview -- After defaulting their do-or-die Game 3 matchup two seasons ago against Edeno Uno for the right to advance in the Philippine Premier League, the Dahlia Mavericks changed their name to Absolute Justice last season to seek 'vengeance'.
They were contemplating to move-on from the league but the passion evidently burns stronger than the mishap.
Absolute Justice was breezing through the first half of the season until the mid-year when the injury bug took care of them. Injuries to Josefina Dieta in the season finale made the GM to trade him hastily as bad luck was on their side. James Castillo was also sideline for almost a month right at the finish line.
They fought valiantly in the playoffs but ultimately succumbed to home team Global 9 in Season 29.
With all but 5/15 players in the market, it's time to say goodbye.
The transfer of Fillmore Sabangan, Erben Parado, James Castillo, Rennor Villegas and Renald Geonanga are all but assured.
"We want to give our veterans a chance to compete for the Finale," GM Nicolo Maro said. "we mean to advance and reach the PPL or at the championship which we could not foresee."
GM Nicolo Maro has been contemplating to 'restart' for such a long time but he felt that this is the season wherein they have to 'let go.'
"We are not getting younger anymore, our team is composed of wily veterans and they have done their part and another season together won't do it," he said.
"We have to evaluate our future, what we want to accomplish, our enjoyment, the business-side, time, everything to continue," he added.
According to the GM, no need to highlight what the players have done especially Fillmore, "Geo" and Rennor. "They have been terrific in their stay with our team."
Unlike other teams, Absolute Justice doesn't thrive in 'buy and sell' as they actually take care of their players and wants them to be part of organization long-term. In addition, they're the only team in their league with an All-Filipino lineup to boast.
With that, possible enshrinement's might be finally made as the team will review their overall outlook and see and enjoy the improvement of their young players and continually search for the 'next one'.
For the fans, the team would like to say, 'thank you'. We were perennial contenders and as we've enjoyed continuous success, it might be time to for us to experience growing pains. We can make this quick but let's all be patient in the process.