SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants sent a large contingent to Cooperstown in July, and not just because of Jeff Kent’s induction. They’re preparing for what could be a massive 2027 Hall of Fame weekend for the organization. On Monday morning, the Hall announced the nominees that will be considered by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee, and the group is filled with Giants legends. Former managers Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker are among the eight nominees, along with longtime Giants executive Brian Sabean.
The committee will vote on Dec. 6 even if — as expected — the Winter Meetings are canceled. Any candidate that receives at least 12 of 16 votes in the room will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next July, and they could go in alongside Buster Posey, who will be on the traditional ballot this winter for the first time.
Bochy and Baker have particularly strong cases, and both might have gone in already had they retired a bit sooner.
Bochy was a lock after stepping down in San Francisco, but he delayed his induction when he returned to managing in Texas. That only bolstered his résumé, as he won a fourth...