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Newcomers:

• Ichiro Suzuki: Widely expected to be a strong candidate for unanimous selection, known for his hitting prowess, having over 3,000 hits in MLB despite starting his career late in the U.S., and his impact on baseball across continents.
• CC Sabathia: A Cy Young Award winner with over 250 wins and 3,000 strikeouts, Sabathia had a significant impact both in the regular season and playoffs.
• Félix Hernández: Known for his dominant period from 2009-15, including winning the Cy Young Award in 2010, but his career was cut short by injuries.
• Dustin Pedroia: An MVP winner and key player in the Boston Red Sox's successful era, despite injuries limiting his later years.