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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Mets' Billy Wagner pumps his fist after getting the final out of NLCS Game 1 on Oct. 12, 2006. Credit: NEWSDAY/KATHY KMONICEK
Erik Boland started in Newsday's sports department in 2002. He covered high school and college sports, then shifted to the Jets beat. He has covered the Yankees since 2009.