"I don't like putting why I didn't vote for somebody, unless they are players such as Manny Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez, who have failed tests for steroids. The other person I am not voting for that needs to be mentioned is Carlos Beltran, who is worthy of induction with his performance, but was the mastermind of the 2017 Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, which altered the perception of the World Series champions."
"Marc Narducci spent 37 years covering all sports for The Philadelphia Inquirer before retiring in July 2021. He covered everything from high school sports to the Phillies winning the World Series and the Eagles winning the Super Bowl. A lifelong southern New Jersey resident, he remains a freelance writer and broadcaster. Once again, Marc reached out to see if MLB Trade Rumors would be interested in publishing his Hall of Fame ballot."
Marc Narducci is a longtime sportswriter and retired Inquirer reporter who remains a freelance writer and broadcaster. He submitted a Hall of Fame ballot and chose to make his votes public. He will not criticize other voters' ballots and generally will not explain why he omits most players. He specifically excludes Manny Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez because of failed steroid tests. He also excludes Carlos Beltran because of his central role in the 2017 Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal despite Beltran's strong career and high vote totals last year. He respects differing opinions and will keep his ballot concise.
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