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QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 07:54 PM) There's this Zack Collins guy out there...we should really look into him. Sorry to break it to you but he probably won't stick at catcher.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 05:33 PM) Well he should be. Not by much though

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 05:31 PM) Heard around the Winter Meetings: there are more teams with interest in Quintana than there were pursuing Sale. https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/806279598698856448 Not sure of the level of seriousness in regard to Quintana and the various teams https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/806279678445162498 Because they think he is cheaper

1st time a #1 prospect has been traded?

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 03:03 PM) They have to take a break to reload on coffee and food. Don't they just have to press a few buttons to make trades happen?

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 02:56 PM) What's the initial take from people regarding the return? Fair, overwhelmed, underwhelmed? Just a tiny bit underwhelmed but not upset or mad

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 02:33 PM) I'm not worrying about pitching at all for the future. It's almost always there for us. Now we could have a rotation of: Rodon Fulmer Kopech Hansen Stephens Probably draft a college pitcher next year

So our two best hitting prospects strikeout a lot but also have a good eye at the plate. Hopefully they can cut down on the strikeouts because those worry me A LOT

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 12:44 PM) LMAO Let's wait and see. Also, no one is a bigger hothead than Sale. At least Sale didn't get a 50 game ban and punched someone during spring training breaking his hand lol

Love Moncada (not the K's), not sure if the others are enough. Kopech is a bigger hot head then Sale, Basbae is a strikeout king as well, and the other is a filler that might end up being a reliever

QUOTE (ChicagoHeel @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 11:56 AM) Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 3m3 minutes ago The #Redsox and #Nats now in a dual battle for #WhiteSox ace Chris Sale with #Braves as dark horse Battle!!

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 5, 2016 -> 09:35 PM) Bowden: The White Sox and Nationals are far down the road on a trade that will send Chris Sale to the Nationals in exchange for Lucas Giolito, Victor Robles and a low minor leaguer. Reynaldo Lopez and Koda Glover will not be in the proposed deal. The structure of the deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal. I sure hope not

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Dec 5, 2016 -> 08:25 PM) So...one of the best pitchers in the game on the best contract in the game for...2 pitching prospects? Am I missing something? That seems horrendous unless both of those prospects become 1/2 level instantly when they hit the majors. Robles is an OF prospect

Man I hope there is a couple more top 100 prospects in that deal

Apparently Hahn is addressing the media now?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 5, 2016 -> 12:16 PM) You swim in the cenotes? My wife and I generally either stay on resort or go into town to eat drink and shop so I am not much help. Never been so no? lol But they look really cool so I would probably do it

QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Dec 5, 2016 -> 01:00 PM) Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 2m2 minutes ago Nats are said to stepping for Sale. Meeting this aft. Red Sox are involved, and others, too. Things are heating up! Great poem by Heyman

We have officially booked the Ocean Riviera Paradise (opens in 10 days). Now for excursions, what should we do? We already want to visit the ruins but would like to do one or two other things if one is a half day type thing

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 2, 2016 -> 03:06 PM) How do you know for certain he does not want to be here? Frankly, it doesn't matter. He is under contract for 5 years, so his opinion is moot It is a hypothetical I presented earlier. Not saying he is

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 2, 2016 -> 01:57 PM) Eaton has zero leverage as he is under team control for 5 more years. He can demand a trade all he wants but that would be ignored Why keep a player on a team that wouldn't want to be there?

I could see Eaton going to upper management and saying he wanted to be dealt if we decide to do a rebuild and trade Sale + others.

I keep forgetting this guy is on our team. Not sure how long his injury timetable is but will he end up being our starting CF if we trade Sale (without us getting Benintendi)?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 30, 2016 -> 02:00 PM) So, May is a clutch timeframe, its decently cheap. Se Riviera Maya is pretty good, but also can be pretty bland and a decent ride from the airport, I think I know every resort down there. What I dont like it how flat and bland the resorts can be. Also the ride to and from the airport bums me out, especially if you book a place near Tulum. I dont like sitting in a van for over an hour. With that said, there are many VERY nice resorts there for a good price, and tons of flights. Playa Del Carmen is a decently cool town. I am a fan of Montego Bay, food isnt the best but the part atmosphere is awesome. My wife and I went to a few there that were awesome. Our newest place has been Puerto Vallarta or Punta Mita. Close to airport, really nice places, and a town you can walk to and hang out in. Punta Mita is more expensive because of the resorts there. You can of course go to Cabo, but I tend to think there is a HUGE spread between quality of places there. We always stay with the Secrets brand resorts (forgot their corp name) because its only adults and no reservations for dinner. We are looking in the Playa Del Carmen area, we found a few ones we like including a brand new one opening in December (Ocean Riviera Paradise, H10 resort), which is about 45 min away from the airport. I will check out the other areas you mentioned as well.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 30, 2016 -> 12:07 PM) Can I visit and just sleep on the basketball courts? Sounds like he should invite us all there and we can just camp on the court at night.

Bringing this back. I posted in the summer vacation thread but figured this is a better place. Fiancée and I are going on our Honeymoon late May for a week. We are looking to stay under $3,000 for an all inclusive resort on a beach + flight (Yes, we have found a handful of places in Riviera Maya that we like) but also want to go to a place where we have the option to go outside the resort and explore. I am having a tough time finding locations other then Cancun/Riviera Maya. Any other places we should look at besides Punta Cana?