The Cincinnati Reds knew they might decline six-time All-Star Joey Votto’s 2024 club option, as evidenced by the fans who stood for a long time before Votto’s first at-bat in the team’s season-ending game at Great American Ball Park, and who also applauded him after he singled in his final at-bat at home plate.
When Votto remarked that the fan gestures nearly brought him to te
ars, he accepted the possibilities, describing them as “overwhelming” and a “humbling experience.”
“I could have pondered over that for ages. It was the highest honor possible. Following that game, Votto declared, “I’m humbled.” It went on a little bit l
Joey Votto and the Reds seem to be splitting up as the organization declared on Saturday that it was declining the six-time All Star’s $20 million contract option for the upcoming year.
If Votto becomes a free agent, the Reds may make him an offer, but the likelihood of that happening is slim given the team’s young potentia
Not only are Votto’s on-field accomplishments legendary, but so are some of his off-field antics. We’ve put together a collection of moments when he made us smile, giggle, or just plain enjoy being Joey Votto for fun.
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Joey Votto and the Reds seem to be splitting up as the organization declared on Saturday that it was declining the six-time All Star’s $20 million contract option for the upcoming year.The Milwaukee Brewers did not accept nor reject Mark Canha’s club option as the time for making a decision approached. They sent him to a different team instead
Joey Vote Detroit Tiers acquired Canha, a seasoned outfielder that the Brewers acquired at this season’s trade deadline, on Saturday afternoon in exchange for minor-league reliever Blake Holub.Canha, 35, has a $11.5 million club option expiring in 2024, which has a $2 million buyout price in the event it is not exercised. The Tigers are now in charge of that choice, whose, I’mJot
otto and the Reds seem to be splitting up as the organization declared on Saturday that it was declining the six-time All Star’s $20 million contract option for the upcoming year.The Milwaukee Brewers did not accept nor reject Mark Canha’s club option as the time for making a decision approached. They sent him to a different team instead.I regret to inform you that giving a 40-year-old, injury-prone Votto $20 million to serve as a pinch hitter, clubhouse m
Joey Votentor, and well-liked community face for the upcoming season would have been a departure from the original plan. In response to those who argue that the Reds are being frugal, general manager Nick Krall stated that he has money to spend this offseason and that this wasn’t a cost-cutting move.God be praised, Votto Joey. The Votto and the Reds