Sometimes, the hardest word to say is “no.”The National Baseball Hall of Fame would know. A player becomes eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot five years after they step off the field for the final time after playing at least 10 seasons in MLB. Voters may select up to 10 candidates, but do not have to select any at all. The Hall directly asks voters to consider players’ “integrity, sportsmanship, character and contributions to the team” when evaluating their candidacy. Pandora’s box, once opened, might never be closed.