Lou Piniella’s case to be voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

CINCINNATI — Will this time finally be Lou Piniella’s turn?

Once again, Piniella — the longtime great manager — is one of eight candidates on the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires, announced last week. 

A 16-member panel consisting of Hall of Fame players, Major League executives, media members and historians will consider each of the eight candidates,…