Joey Votto announces his retirement from MLB after 17 seasons with the Reds; was named NL MVP in 2010 | News, results, highlights, stats and rumors
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A Cincinnati Reds legend announces his retirement.
Joey Votto officially announced his retirement on his Instagram Account on Wednesday. While the Toronto Blue Jays signed Although Votto signed a minor league contract in March, he never appeared in an MLB game this season.
This means that during his 17-year career at the highest level he has only played for the Reds.
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Wow.
Joey Votto just announced on his IG that he is officially retired from baseball.
The future HOFer is ready. Cape on. #Red pic.twitter.com/Nvmkt5KCzH
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Joey Votto announced his retirement via Instagram after 17 seasons, six All-Star nominations, a Gold Glove and the 2010 NL MVP award. 👏 pic.twitter.com/jFyhqIXLL8
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