Erik Boland's 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
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Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez before a game against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
Newsday's Yankees reporter Erik Boland recently submitted his ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame's 2022 class. Here are his 10 selections in alphabetical order:
Barry Bonds
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The Giants' Barry Bonds watches a solo home run against the Montreal Expos in a game in San Francisco on Aug. 18, 2004. Credit: AP/MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ
Roger Clemens
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Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens throws in the first inning against the Twins at the Metrodome on Oct. 4, 2003. Credit: NEWSDAY/PAUL J. BERESWILL
David Ortiz
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Former Red Sox player David Ortiz reacts during his jersey retirement ceremony before a game against the Angels on June 23, 2017 in Boston. Credit: Getty Images/Adam Glanzman
Manny Ramirez
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Boston Red Sox batter Manny Ramirez touches the hands of fans after he hit the first of two home runs against Texas Rangers, Saturday, July 10, 2004. Credit: Getty Images/Jim Rogash
Alex Rodriguez
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Former New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez looks on as a guest instructor during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla.,Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.
Scott Rolen
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Scott Rolen of the Cardinals looks on from the dugout during the Game 2 of the NLDS at Busch Stadium on Oct. 6, 2005, in St. Louis. Credit: Getty Images/Elsa
Curt Schilling
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The Red Sox's Curt Schilling pitches against the Rockies in Game 2 of the World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 25, 2007. Credit: AP/Kathy Willens
Gary Sheffield
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Gary Sheffield of the Florida Marlins in action on April 26, 1998, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami. Credit: Getty Images/Scott Halleran
Sammy Sosa
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Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs greets teammates during player introductions on September 30, 2003 at Turner Field in Atlanta. Credit: Getty Images/Jamie Squire
Billy Wagner
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Mets' Billy Wagner pumps his fist after getting the final out of NLCS Game 1 on Oct. 12, 2006. Credit: NEWSDAY/KATHY KMONICEK