The MLB Hall of Fame unveiled the 2008 ballot today. It is very possible that this will be a year where some of the overlooked candidates get into Cooperstown. First timers on the ballot this year are Tim Raines, David Justice, Brady Anderson, Rod Beck, Shawon Dunston, Chuck Finley, Travis Fryman, Chuck Knoblauch, Robb Nen, Jose Rijo and Todd Stottlemyre. Beck is eligable following his death which calls for the remainder of the 5-year waiting period to be waived.

Of the first time candidates Raines is the only one who likely will get serious Hall of Fame consideration, though I imagine he won't get in on the first ballot.

Below is the entire Hall of Fame ballot. Of the holdovers Jim Rice, Rich Gossage, Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven have come the closest to getting elected, with Gossage falling 21 votes short last year.