Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy belong in Hall of Fame, offer a link to happier days in Bay Area baseball

The Contemporary Baseball Era committee's Hall of Fame ballot features a strong Bay Area connection, with former San Francisco Giants managers Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy as the primary candidates under consideration. Both managers are celebrated for their success with Bay Area teams and are being advocated for induction based on their managerial careers. Their candidacies are seen as a nostalgic link to more successful eras of Giants baseball.