Monday, November 26, 2007

The Hall's 2008 Writers Ballot -- Introduction

Well, this was announced earlier than I expected, but entertaining news nonetheless.

More detailed review later, but for now, just the 25 candidates on the Baseball Writers of America Association (BBWAA) ballot, results to be announced 08-January-2008.

Ballot returnees (14): Harold Baines, Bert Blyleven, Dave Concepcion, Andre Dawson, Goose Gossage, Tommy John, Don Mattingly, Mark McGwire, Jack Morris, Dale Murphy, Dave Parker, Jim Rice, Lee Smith, Alan Trammell.

Ballot rookies (11): Brady Anderson, Rod Beck, Shawon Dunston, Chuck Finley, Travis Fryman, David Justice, Chuck Knoblauch, Robb Nen, Tim Raines, Jose Rijo, Todd Stottlemyre.

Just one quick thought: this is probably the first time the Hall ballot has had two guys named "Chuck" on it.

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