Cincinnati Reds deal with Blue Jays, lose Votto, and suspend Marte

The amount of Cincinnati Reds news in the last few days has certainly been overwhelming. Within 24 hours, Reds fans are dealing with the loss of possibly the best player in franchise history, a suspension of a very important piece of the lineup, and the loss of a former number one prospect in the organization. I can’t say that I had that on my “bingo card” for the weekend! Let’s dive into what just happened and why I am over-stimulated with Reds news. Joey Votto Agrees to Deal with the Blue Jays Cincinnati icon and Canadian native, Joseph Daniel Votto officially came to an agreement on a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. While I hate to see him leave the Queen City, watching him be able to get the chance to suit up for his hometown is something you could only find in movies. His 17-year career continues, but his time in Cincinnati is certainly finished…and man, what a ride! I won’t dive into what he has meant to the city or anything of that nature, but I will leave you with a few Votto facts to share with your friends who don’t understand his greatness: Joey...