Joey Votto Announces His Retirement
Briefly

Thank you to my parents, Wendy and Joe, for giving me everything I needed to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional baseball player. Thank you to my brother, Tyler Votto, for throwing me wiffle balls for all those years (ha ha, you are the best. I had to write this). To Warren and Nick for the years of hitting together as high schooler's. The Etobicoke community for supporting me as a youth player.
Toronto + Canada, I wanted to play in front of you. 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.
Read at Bluebird Banter
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