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No turkeys here: AL farms stuffed with reasons for thanks

No turkeys here: AL farms stuffed with reasons for thanks

From Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s very existence to Eloy Jiménez's proximity to the Majors, American League clubs and their fans have plenty of prospect-related reasons to celebrate this Thanksgiving.

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Key prospects added to 40-man rosters

We're keeping a running list of the Rule 5 Draft-eligible prospects added to Major League 40-man rosters leading up to the protection deadline at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday.
The @TimberRattlers, who unveiled updated logos last week, have now released 25th anniversary logos.

Fang remains hatless. https://t.co/GTlq3hX8Pf pic.twitter.com/xTX1NcIvQ2
— Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) November 20, 2018
The Pirates have added RHP J.T. Brubaker, RHP Mitch Keller, INF Cole Tucker & OF Jason Martin to the 40-man.

Additionally, RHP Tanner Anderson has been traded to the Oakland A's for a player to be named or cash.

There are now 40 players on the current roster. pic.twitter.com/Gkkq26whf6
— Pirates (@Pirates) November 21, 2018
Yanks ship Sheffield, prospects to M's

The Yankees traded top prospect Justus Sheffield along with Erik Swanson and Dom Thompson-Williams on Monday for Mariners left-handed starter James Paxton.
Presenting Colorado Springs' new Rookie-Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers...the Rocky Mountain Vibes! pic.twitter.com/IYT2ZxJJ98
— Sky Sox Baseball (@skysox) November 19, 2018
Toolshed: 40-man roster protection preview

Players eligible for this year's Rule 5 Draft must be added to 40-man rosters soon to be protected. Toolshed runs down the top prospects who could get big news by Tuesday.
Gimenez, Alonso hope to be kings of Queens

Andres Gimenez and Peter Alonso lead a quickly improving Mets system, which had its share of eye-opening performances among the club's Organization All-Stars.
OFFICIAL: We've acquired Minor League RHP Trent Thornton from the @astros in exchange for INF Aledmys Díaz. pic.twitter.com/yJekdHIPZI
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 17, 2018

Video Highlights

SRR@PEJ: Braxton Davidson's walk-off home run

SRR@PEJ: Braxton Davidson's walk-off home run

NOV 17, 2018 | 00:40

SRR@PEJ: Nevin recovers nicely to end the 3rd

SRR@PEJ: Nevin recovers nicely to end the 3rd

NOV 17, 2018 | 00:33

SRR@PEJ: Harrison opens scoring with single to center

SRR@PEJ: Harrison opens scoring with single to center

NOV 17, 2018 | 00:44

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Organization All-Stars

Gimenez, Alonso hope to be kings of Queens

Andres Gimenez and Peter Alonso lead a quickly improving Mets system, which had its share of eye-opening performances among the club's Organization All-Stars.
Hiura, Ray next in line for Brew Crew
Neidert, Miller headline Marlins All-Stars
Peters, Lux lead Dodgers' All-Stars
Angels' emerging stars waiting in the wings

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MiLB.com Features

Davidson putting it all together in Arizona

After another disappointing regular season, Braves infield prospect Braxton Davidson has turned a corner and is finding his groove in the Arizona Fall League.
Chisholm building on strong season in AFL
Dogs' Thomas left the pocket for the outfield
Reliever Evans showing breakout potential
Hot Rods zoom away with staff MiLBY vote

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Organization All-Stars

Gimenez, Alonso hope to be kings of Queens

Andres Gimenez and Peter Alonso lead a quickly improving Mets system, which had its share of eye-opening performances among the club's Organization All-Stars.
Hiura, Ray next in line for Brew Crew
Neidert, Miller headline Marlins All-Stars
Peters, Lux lead Dodgers' All-Stars
Angels' emerging stars waiting in the wings

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Arizona Fall League

Davidson's moonshot secures AFL title for Peoria

Braves prospect Braxton Davidson crushed a walk-off home run in the 10th inning to give Peoria a 3-2 victory over Salt River and the AFL Championship Game.
Top prospects vie for Fall League title
Whitley dominates in final AFL start
The Show Before the Show: Episode 185
Alonso busts out of skid in big way

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Ben's Biz

Colorado Springs feels the Vibes

After 31 seasons in Triple-A, Colorado Springs will field a Rookie-level team in 2019. On Monday, they announced the team's name: The Rocky Mountain Vibes.
Ben's Best: Memorable ballpark characters
Sod Poodles burrow into Texas Panhandle
Ben's Best: Taking in the Minors' top views
Knock, knock: Introducing the Woodpeckers

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Toolshed

Toolshed: AL systems giving thanks in 2018

From Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s very existence to Eloy Jiménez's proximity to the Majors, AL clubs and their fans have plenty of prospect-related reasons to celebrate this Thanksgiving.
Toolshed: 40-man roster protection preview
Toolshed: Traded prospects, one year later
Toolshed: Trade winds take Fraley to M's
Toolshed: AFL players flipping scripts

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