Cyrus Baguio escapes suspension for foul on Jayson Castro

News5 · Thursday, December 27, 2012 · 1:35 pm

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Alaska high-flyer Cyrus Baguio will not be suspended for his hit on Talk ‘N Text guard Jayson Castro in Game Three of their Philippine Cup semifinals series.
Baguio, who was ejected for the infraction that was called a flagrant foul penalty two, confirmed the news in an interview with News5 Thursday.
No official decision has been handed down by the league, but the player met with PBA commissioner Chito Salud Thursday morning. There will likely be a fine on Baguio, which the league has not finalized yet.
Talk ‘N Text earlier pushed for a review of the play and sought suspension for Baguio.
“The league’s primary concern is to protect the players,” said Tropang Texters team manager Aboy Castro.
Alaska coach Luigi Trillo had batted for the league not to suspend his player.
“Cyrus has never had a background at that,” said Trillo. “It was a duty foul. I would be shocked if the Commissioner took out Cyrus.”