Joey Votto embarrassed by comments, came from ‘place of jealousy’
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2018
- A very emotional Joey Votto apologizes to Canadian baseball fans on Blue Jays Central, says his comments came from place of jealousy and pettiness, and couldn’t be further from how he actually feels about Toronto and his country.
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Joey had a beef with Baseball Canada and *NOT* with baseball in Canada.
Imagine being in Vottos shoes being asked about everything to with canada, toronto and the blue jays for his entire career, being the face of canada baseball but at the same time being over looked by canada baseball for years... i can imagine it being frusteraring, votto lives In TO in the off season and does tonnes of charity work... hes gonna go down as the best ball player in the countries history
He's intelligent in a stupid ass world. It's a bit of a curse. I have no problem with his opinion, only amazement that adults feign outrage by his views. But we live in the era of fake outrage.
Votto has the true Cincinnati spirit!
how are you an allstar yet not making the **canadian** national team
Not sure how I feel about this. I wasn't offended, but it was disappointing hearing his comments, he really had nothing to gain by saying what he did. At the same time, he didn't have to do this interview and apologize either unless he really wanted to. Was a fan, not sure after yesterday but at least this is something.
He's not reaching out to Paxton lol. That was quite clear with his answer
I forgive Joey
Love you no matter what, Joseph Daniel.
What did he say
Forgiven. We'd love to have Votto on the team
Well.....he's there.....lol
What did he say?
Kozars Son he said he didn’t care about canadian baseball at all
Chocolate Moose that’s it? Lol
Nothing to apologize for. I'm glad he actually speaks his mind, not just another generic athlete. But I am not the most patriotic guy, so what do I know?
He's apologizing for nothing. So stupid. I'm sick of all the 'apologizing' people are doing simply because they offend people. He didn't do anything wrong nor does he have anything to feel embarrassed about.
lmao only in canada would speaking your mind like this be a crime against humanity
all he said was:
1) he doesn't care about the cdn baseball scene
2) he was raised on us baseball
3) he's proud of paxton as a pitcher first and not where he was born
and in canadian style he has to go around now sucking up to everyone
Canadians and Australians are the most secretly fascist countries in the world and the rest of the globe thinks they're all nice and easy going. Nah, bro.
The fact that he said these things while on a podcast is exactly why I think, deep down, he meant what he said. He said he was feeling relaxed and casual so he was being his true self. In my opinion, it's no different than having a few drinks and telling people what you "really think". He had time to say whatever he wanted....but he spoke his true feelings. It's almost as if he thought because it was a podcast...he was speaking "off the record". Not forgiven.
mike mcculloch in a podcast they tell you when your on and he honesty does seem upset by it
I don’t think he’ll sleep well tn without your forgiveness.
I think he's genuinely upset and possibly even sorry. But he's acted like this many times in the past...this just happened to be about Canada so more people picked up on it. But I don't disagree.
And L-Rod...do you mean the same way I'll lose sleep over your comment? I love how people turn on each other in the comment section. As if I need to be told he won't lose any sleep without my forgiveness. Why even make that comment? Unless you really think I thought Joey Votto was going to read my comment and actually lose sleep over it? You can't just politely disagree the way The Showing did? Sorry you felt the need to "burn me", L-Rod. But thank you...I'm a better person thanks to your keen insight. *eye roll*
Not forgiven? You realize he's a baseball player, has his own opinions in life and owes you NOTHING.
D Payne...Let's see. Do I realize he's a baseball player? I trust that's rhetorical but on the off chance it isn't...yes, yes I do realize he's a baseball player. But here's one for you. Because I'm not a baseball player I'm NOT entitled to my own opinions in life and somehow owe YOU something?
Seriously? That's the best argument you can make? Why not just offer an original opinion on it's own merits instead of trying to make someone else feel stupid for their own opinion? You should try that next time because you suck at the latter.
This is such BS,his first statement came from the heart - HIS opinion - thats all - the apology sounded like it came straight from a PR person or lawyer,fake and manufactured.
Have we really reached the point where speaking our true feelings has become socially unacceptable?
You missed that, eh? Well to answer your question the answer is yes. Unfortunately.
Is he wearing the Humboldt shirt as part of the damage control? Lol smh
So many sports ppl use Toronto / Canada as just a stepping stone. Sad since the fans here are the most loyal across so leagues. Its a major market and they just want our money before they move to the states. Never any loyalty here.
Losing on the reds for a decade would drive anyone mad. He should get out while he's still young.
I am from the same area as where Joey grew up and I have always had a great deal of respect for him as a Canadian and a complete package type of baseball player with immense talent who plays the game the way it's supposed to be played. But, I have listened to his disgusting comments about 5 times and I have watched this "apology" 5 times and I do not accept his apology. This is damage control as far as I am concerned. He experienced JEALOUSY??? really??? He has been awarded the Lou Marsh award 2 times!!! That's a Canadian award with a lot of prestige!! That award means a hell of a lot and I think he's a disgrace to have said these horrible comments that he did. He seems more sincere in his Pod cast then he does with this interview. It is clear to me that the interviewer was providing the easy way out for Joey by veering away from the issue that's at hand. What's clear to me and many, many others is that Joey really should have kept his mouth shut and opinions to himself during his Pod Cast. Instead of trying to show off he should have just kept his yap shut. I feel bad for all those Canadian kids who look up to and admire him as a great CANADIAN baseball player.
You realize he's a baseball player, has his own opinions in life and owes you NOTHING.
He’s lying
of course he's apologizing.. he recieved SO much backlash on his remarks that may tarnish his name in canada, now hes here saying sorry to try and repair the damage he's done to himself..
he would not have said the things he did in the first place if he didn't truly mean it.. this apology is insincere in my opinion.
He shouldn't have to apologize. He offended people. Big deal.
You know he's lying when he keeps pausing.
That's just how he talks
Wow I went to medical school and studied psychology for 9 years and all along all I had to do was count pauses. Thanks man.
Kpatel lol. He's so apologetic you know he's a liar.
You're name in my language means dumb actually.
Mike B ok lol.
Bullshit lol. Obviously he had to say something after his comments. Whatever buddy.
Out of the abundance of your heart
Your mouth speaks. Cut the crap Joey.
this dude gets to be on tv with all the bells and whistles that go along with being a very FAMOUS sports commentator.....gets to drive big fancy cars that go VROOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM down the road ....probably has 2 or 3 girls that are will to do anything and i mean anything coz like he is joey votto of tv fame......probably has huge endorsement contracts with companies like Stayfree Tampons and ofc the ever popular Hartmans Menstrual Pad Corporation ( Hartman's Wood & Wool comp. ) and who could forget Proctor and Gambles contribution to female security and ofc i would be remiss if i did not mention Energizer...makers of fine batteries and tampons ( think pink bunny here ) but no.....i am not jealous or petty ....... know what i mean ??
He doesn't "GET" to be on TV. He worked at his craft to be one of the best. While you trolled your life away on youtube videos.
He's a clown.
Cincinnati Reds organization absolutely suck. In the last 18 years maybe 3-4 winning seasons lol.Last in the league again this year.Joey Votto wants to play with the Reds.Really.Shows you he is not a winner.
3 or 4 winning seasons in 18 lol. like the Jays.
It actually shows you he doesn't care that they aren't winning and wants to stay loyal to the team and city.
Tolerates mediocrity as long as his paycheck is there.Reds are losers.
As long as he enjoys it. Some people want to stay with the same team. I love him as a player and a person. I would hate it if he left.
Total Beta Male! Never apologize!
Sun King lol