Joey Votto is officially hanging up the spikes.
After almost two decades with the Reds, Votto had attempted to catch on with the Blue Jays this year after a lengthy —“That’s it — I’m done. I’m officially retired from baseball,” Votto said in the video from outside Sahlen Field, home of the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of the Blue Jays.
The first baseman added a lengthy caption to his post, showing gratitude toward his family for making his career possible. He also thanked plenty in the baseball world, including former Reds teammate Jay Bruce and ex-skipper Dusty Baker. “Toronto + Canada, I wanted to play in front of you,” he wrote. “Sigh, I tried with all my heart to play for my people. I’m just not good anymore. Thank you for all the support during my attempt. Cincinnati, I’ve only played for you. I love you. Finally, to the MLB fans. You energized me with your cheers, I loved the boos, the trash talk, the moments where I broke a road cities moment, or was humbled on stage. … was myself in this sport. I was able to be my best self.
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