x-subject to collective bargaining agreement and end of lockout: Jan. 25 Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame vote announced, Secaucus, N.J. x-TBD Salary arbitration hearings. x-Feb. 16 Voluntary reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players. x-Feb. 21 Voluntary reporting date for other players. x-Feb. 25 Exhibition games start. x-Feb. 26
With the Mets deciding to retire the No. 17 of Keith Hernandez later this year, it might be possible that the five-time All-Star could still find his way to the Baseball Hall of Fame via an era committee vote.