And The Nominees Are...

The BCB Contest Committee met in executive session last night at a suitable place, a venerable Chicago institution, and after careful consideration and reminders that our decision (as mentioned in the original contest rules) is "final, irrevocable and infallible", have chosen the four finalists in the "Draw Chuck" contest.

Here's the deal. Since there are four finalists and four prizes, each of the finalists is already a winner. It's up to you, dear BCB reader, to determine who wins what. In fairness to all -- those who have been chosen will know which entry is theirs. And I know which one belongs to whom.

But I would appreciate it if the four people involved would not reveal their identities. This will make it a fair contest; after the voting is complete, I'll let you all know who they are. Feel free to lobby for your favorite in the comments.

There is a poll on the right sidebar for voting; use the identification of each one as shown below the pictures. Voting will close at 5 pm CT, Wednesday, January 4, at which time I'll reveal the winners' identities (by BCB user name only), and award the prizes.

NOTE! Unlike our voting in the 2005 Best MLB Blog Awards, for which I encourage you to vote (for BCB!) early and often, in the Draw Chuck voting, please vote ONCE ONLY. Thanks.

Left to right: Entry #1, Entry #2, Entry #3, Entry #4

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