Rumor Watch: Is Terrafirma Now Negotiable at ₱70 Million? What Snow Badua's Latest Post Might Be Signaling
PBA insider Snow Badua just dropped another cryptic hint that’s once again put Terrafirma Dyip at the center of franchise sale talks.
“Kuliglig told me that Terrafirma is now allegedly negotiable from 100M to 70M.
Is this true?
May buyer ako sa 70M boss Bobby Rosales. Payag ka ba? Senyas ka lang ha.”
At first glance, this seems like another casual teaser — but given Snow’s history of dropping real leads in coded form, this post raises serious questions about the ongoing status of Terrafirma’s sale.
Let’s break it down.
Angle 1: The Valientes Deal Might Be Falling Apart
The most immediate interpretation is that the rumored Terrafirma sale to the Zamboanga Valientes might not be pushing through at the original ₱100 million valuation. If the asking price is now allegedly “negotiable to ₱70 million,” this could signal one of two things:
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The Valientes are hesitant to proceed with the current price.
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Or, Terrafirma is having trouble finding other bidders willing to pay nine digits for a franchise without much recent success on the court.
This could be a classic case of “meet me halfway” — Terrafirma bringing down the price to keep the Valientes engaged or to attract alternative buyers.
But there’s also a more tactical — and possibly controversial — layer to consider.
Angle 2: Terrafirma Wants to Make One Last “Rosales” Trade Before Selling
The second possible reading of this rumor is more strategic, and one PBA fans know all too well. Snow might be signaling that Terrafirma is negotiating with the buyer (allegedly Valientes), asking for clearance to execute a couple of major trades before finalizing the sale.
Think about it: the franchise still owns the rights to Christian Standhardinger and is projected to hold the #1 overall pick in the upcoming PBA draft. That’s serious value — and if history is any guide, Terrafirma has often dealt their best assets to San Miguel Corporation teams before closing the door.
So the question becomes:
Is Terrafirma trying to convince the buyer to accept a lower franchise price, provided the current ownership can trade out key assets first? Ginebra will surely love to get QMB.
It’s not hard to imagine a scenario like this:
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Terrafirma tells the buyer: “We’ll knock off ₱30 million from the sale price, but allow us to move the Standhardinger rights and the #1 pick.”
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This way, the buyer gets a cheaper franchise — but with fewer premium assets.
If true, this is a high-stakes chess game that could dramatically alter the future landscape of the PBA.
What Happens Next
Whether this is a sign of desperation, negotiation, or the setup for another big trade, this rumor reinforces that something major is brewing inside the Terrafirma camp. Fans have long criticized the Dyip for operating as a “feeder team” rather than building a legitimate contender — and this latest development won’t ease those frustrations.
Will Valientes still buy in if key assets are stripped away? Or will the deal collapse entirely, paving the way for another buyer?
One thing is clear: Terrafirma is in play — and so is the future of one of the league’s most discussed franchises.
Stay tuned. The signal might be coming soon.
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