As Reds shortstop Zack Cozart's impressive first half continues - and he's overtaken Corey Seager as the leader in votes among National League shortstops - Joey Votto's promise to buy Cozart a donkey inches closer to reality.
And even though it has been months since Votto first proposed the purchase for his donkey-loving teammate, Votto is not reconsidering or just hoping it will go away. In fact, in a video that appeared on FOX Sports Ohio, he suggests that Reds fans should help name the donkey - as they vote for Cozart.
From @FOXSportsOH:
And the follow-up:
Here's what's not known: Does Cozart have to get voted in, or does he get a donkey just for making the All-Star team?