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Joey Votto has nothing to apologize for
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Reds 1B Joey Votto to have season-ending rotator cuff surgery - The Boston Globe
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Joey Votto pops out to 1B for first time in career
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Joey Votto pops out to first for 1st time in career
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Joey Votto: Reds star is back in NL MVP race - Sports Illustrated
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Joey Votto gets ejected in finale of contract year
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Joey Votto did something for the first time in 6,829 MLB plate appearances
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Decline fears: Can Joey Votto, Robinson Cano fight off the aging curve?
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Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto said he believes he'll play again in 2023
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Is Joey Votto ready to rejoin the Cincinnati Reds? - Redleg Nation
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Joey Votto on his future: 'My jackpot is winning a championship with the Reds' - The Athletic
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Reds manager angry pitcher who injured Joey Votto won't face consequences