When asked about his expectations for the upcoming season, Reds’ first baseman, Joey Votto, was clear with his expectations. “I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are getting tired of this stretch of ball. I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction,” Votto stated matter-of-factly to Cincinnati.com.
Votto’s mindset should be a breath of fresh air to Reds fans who have endured talks of “rebuilding” and “collecting assets” for the past three-to-four years. While the Reds have toiled in mediocrity with promises of a brighter future, Votto has seen the majority of his prime wasted away in meaningless seasons that have been effectively over by the All-Star Break.