Outfielders Bernie Williams and Ruben Sierra are among 13 first-time candidates on the 2012 Hall of Fame ballot.  They are joined by pitchers Terry Mulholland and Brad Radke, outfielders Tim Salmon, Jeromy Burnitz and Brian Jordan, second basemen Tony Womack, Bill Mueller [[ Miller ]] and Eric Young, third baseman Vinny Castilla, catcher Javy Lopez and infielder Phil Nevin.  Returning candidates include first basemen Don Mattingly, Fred McGriff, Mark McGwire, Jeff Bagwell and Rafael Palmeiro, outfielders Dale Murphy, Tim Raines, Larry Walker and Juan Gonzalez, shortstops Barry Larkin and Alan Trammell, designated hitter Edgar Martinez, and pitchers Jack Morris and Lee Smith.  The 2012 Hall of Fame Class will be announced January 9th.