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Prospects in need of protection before Rule 5 deadline

Prospects in need of protection before Rule 5 deadline

The deadline to protect players from the 2018 Rule 5 Draft is Tuesday. The latest edition of Toolshed looks at which ranked prospects are eligible this year and which ones are likely to be protected with a spot on a 40-man roster.

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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.
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
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Hiura, Ray next in line for Brew Crew

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Oh What Fun it was @DTSummerlin's Holiday Kickoff! ❄⚾️ pic.twitter.com/neX4U9lFTN
— Las Vegas 51s (@LasVegas51s) November 17, 2018
Sounds hit classic notes with remixed look

The Nashville Sounds revealed a new logo suite along with four new uniforms at a Thursday evening event dubbed "Remastered" at First Tennessee Park.
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Hey @MiLB, we've seen a lot of new crazy logos and team names.

That's cute 😁 pic.twitter.com/5dPYGYxWlo
— Lansing Lugnuts (@LansingLugnuts) November 16, 2018

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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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Hiura, Ray next in line for Brew Crew

High-ceiling prospects Corey Ray and Keston Hiura put their offensive talents on full display in 2018, earning each of them a spot among Brewers Organization All-Stars.
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Organization All-Stars

Hiura, Ray next in line for Brew Crew

High-ceiling prospects Corey Ray and Keston Hiura put their offensive talents on full display in 2018, earning each of them a spot among Brewers Organization All-Stars.
Neidert, Miller headline Marlins All-Stars
Peters, Lux lead Dodgers' All-Stars
Angels' emerging stars waiting in the wings
Matias, Melendez portend Royal future

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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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Over nine seasons of ballpark travel, MiLB.com's Ben Hill met a lot of people. His latest entry to the "Ben's Best" Series lists his favorite Minor League characters.
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Toolshed

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.
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