Metrostars'Adducul all set to join PBA?

Manila Metrostars' ace slotman Rommel Adducul may just hop in the last bus ride to the PBA this season.

A reliable source said at least four PBA teams have started sending feelers to Adducul once again after hearing news that the Metrostars management is now open to discussion for a possible buyout deal involving its star cager.

Apparently, Manila officials have thought it's better to release Adducul now than lose him without compensation as his contract will expire at the end of the year.

PBA teams are now cramming to get the services of Adducul since the PBA Commissioner's Office announced it will no longer allow a direct hire of MBA players after June 15. After the deadline, MBA players wishing to join the PBA will have to go through a special draft.

During the last PBA board meeting at the Manila Golf Club, some governors proposed the extension of the deadline until the end of the year but PBA commissioner Jun Bernardino has yet to decide on it.

Mobiline, Pop Cola and sister ballclubs San Miguel Beer and Barangay Ginebra are the teams reportedly determined to hire Adducul.

However, there were words that Mobiline has got the inside track in the tug-of-war since the Piltel franchise owner Manny Pangilinan has reportedly had an agreement with the Metrostars top honchos.