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Toronto Native Joey Votto Bribes Kawhi Leonard to Stay With Raptors

Joey Votto doesn't have a World Series ring to take north of the border, but the Cincinnati Reds first baseman and Toronto native joined in on the Raptors' Finals celebration on Friday.

Votto shouted out the Raptors for their first Finals win in franchise history, while also making a compelling offer to Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard.

"Kawhi Leonard, a clear all-time great, thank you for coming to our team. Thank you for playing as hard and consistent as you did," Votto said. "You're a free agent now, so it's obviously you're choice, but if you decide to stay in Toronto with the Raptors, I have an unused Presto Pass with your name on it.