Ahoy! Red be legend Joey Votto hoists the anchor after 17 seasons of swingin’ and singin’ in the diamond seas!
2024-08-21
Ahoy, mateys! The mighty Joey Votto, a true Cincinnati Reds buccaneer who sailed the diamond for 17 long seasons, has hoisted the Jolly Roger of retirement this fine Wednesday! Arrr, may his treasure chest be filled with memories and a fine rum or two! 🍻⚓️
Ahoy, me hearties! Gather 'round as I regale ye with the tale of Joey Votto, the swashbucklin' legend of the Cincinnati Reds, who’s hung up his cleats after a grand 17 seasons in the Major League seas!At the ripe age of 40, Votto made his announcement via the magical scroll of social media, proclaimin’, “That’s it, I’m done!” while standin’ outside the stadium of the Buffalo Bisons, where he be playin’ this season. His message of gratitude be long as a ship’s anchor chain, thankin’ kin and comrades alike for supportin’ his quest to become a baseball buccaneer.
Sailin’ from Toronto, Votto was a second-round treasure snagged by the Reds back in 2002. He plundered through the minors and made his MLB debut in 2007, lightin’ up the league like a cannon blast! Over 2,056 games, he be hittin’ .294 with 356 homers and 1,144 RBIs, makin’ him one of the finest players in franchise history.
Now, he bids farewell, reminiscin’ about the cheers, the jeers, and all the raucous moments that filled his journey. Votto be leavin’ the diamond, but fear not, for his spirit shall sail on in the hearts of fans! Thank ye for the memories, Joey, and may yer retirement be filled with rum and treasure!