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PhilNext year is pretty sparse. The only 2 players to hit the ballot for the first time next year that have a shot IMHO are Roberto Alomar and Barry Larkin. I don't think either will make it the first year. Other longshots next year are: Edgar Martinez, Fred McGriff & Andres Gallaraga.
As I have used the "5 Second Rule" in the past, none of the above should be HOFers, but Alomar and Larkin may eventually make it.