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Joey Votto, Miguel Cabrera and the age-based historical collapse we should've seen coming - The Athletic
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MLB's Joey Votto in Winter - The Atlantic
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Joey Votto recalls roots, offers tips for kids — Canadian Baseball Network
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Joey Votto Is the Greatest Reds Player of All Time - Cincinnati Magazine
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Joey Votto happy with 2016 performance, team's direction
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Pete Rose on Reds' surge: 'Stinko' to playing like Big Red Machine
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Reds first baseman Joey Votto: Clowns vs. Apologists - Redleg Nation
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Joey Votto Is the Greatest Reds Player of All Time - Cincinnati Magazine
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Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto determined to be great - ESPN
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The fans reaction to the 2023 Cincinnati Reds season - Redleg Nation
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Votto wins second Lou Marsh Trophy
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Joey Votto astounds with ability to draw walks
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Reds' Joey Votto: Social media 'leap' was response to feeling isolated
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Elliott: Votto missing playing for Canada in WBC — Canadian Baseball Network