{
  "id": 1834477,
  "title": "Joey Votto answers questions about Reds' GM, coaching jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/joey-votto-answers-questions-about-reds-gm-coaching-jobs-1834477",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T00:03:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joey-votto-answers-questions-reds-000340618.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto sparked discussion on social media with his answers to questions from MLB Network host Brian Kenny during an MLB Now broadcast. Kenny inquired if Votto had any interest in taking on a GM or coaching role with his former team. Votto sarcastically responded that he wasn't interested and expressed gratitude for the confidence shown. Votto clarified that his passion lies in playing and serving the hitter, which requires time in the minor leagues. When Kenny jokingly asked about the possibility of Votto taking the GM role at the Reds, Votto responded positively, stating he would accept the position. In July, Votto explained during a Sunday Night Baseball broadcast on NBC why he had never visited the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Votto also addressed whether he had ever lobbied to play outfield during his debut on NBC Sunday Night Baseball on July 26, mentioning a painful memory from his career. Earlier in the broadcast, Bob Costas asked Votto if he might be underappreciated for playing in Cincinnati without winning a World Series.",
  "summary": "Former Reds great Joey Votto generated buzz on social media with responses to questions about whether he's interested in working for his former team.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}