January 22, 201511 yr Reds confident in Votto's health entering spring | MLB.com CINCINNATI -- With the Reds set to open Spring Training in about one month, there is continued optimism about the health status of first baseman Joey Votto. Votto missed 100 games last season because of a distal strain in his left quadriceps. The 31-year-old was working out with the club and taking batting practice when the season ended. His offseason rehabilitation has been monitored by Reds strength and conditioning coach Sean Marohn. "The last report when Sean was up in Toronto earlier this month was very, very good," Reds manager Bryan Price said Thursday before the start of Reds Caravan. "The strength was outstanding, the stamina was good and the agility. "Right now, we're looking to hit the ground running when Joey gets to Goodyear and being able to see with our own eyes where he's at. I'm confident that he's going to be ready to go." Reds pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to the spring complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Feb. 18. The full-squad report date is Feb. 23, and the first full-squad workout is scheduled for Feb. 24. Even when he was playing in the other 62 games, it was clear Votto was far from 100 percent. He batted .255/.390/.409 with six home runs and 23 RBIs in 272 plate appearances and did not play another game after July 5. Cincinnati, which won 76 games last season, is counting on several key players to rebound from injury-marred seasons in order to contend in the National League Central. That includes Votto, Jay Bruce, Brandon Phillips and pitcher Homer Bailey. Bruce underwent arthroscopic surgery in May to repair torn meniscus cartilage in his left knee, and he returned after only two weeks on the disabled list. He batted .217/.281/.373 with 18 home runs and 66 RBIs in 137 games. Like Votto, Bruce rarely looked 100 percent at the plate when he played, and the offensive numbers were the worst of his career. "I think [bruce] would prefer not be asked about his knee, because he feels it's 100 percent, it's a non-factor and a part of 2014 and will not be a talking point to start 2015," Price said. "At this point, it's a non-issue." I really really hope Votto can stay healthy.
January 23, 201511 yr I really hope Votto is healthy this year. A healthy Votto really is a great to watch in the batters box. Unfortunately he hasn't been healthy since 2012
January 23, 201511 yr I really hope Votto is healthy this year. A healthy Votto really is a great to watch in the batters box. Unfortunately he hasn't been healthy since 2012 Has not been mentally healthy, in my opinion.
January 23, 201511 yr Never will be in my opinion. Greatly admire his natural talent. Other than that, do not care for Joey Votto. Weirdo.
January 23, 201511 yr Others beat me to it; I was going to say his physical health may be ok but what about his mental health?!
January 23, 201511 yr Even a 2013 Joey Votto would be big for this team... They just need something from him.
January 25, 201511 yr Has not been mentally healthy, in my opinion. Not sure he ever has been, but that's another story.
January 25, 201511 yr Hope to see 2010-11 Votto, and not the reincarnation of Mark Grace. Would love to see the opposite field power return.
January 25, 201511 yr Regarding the title of the thread, Mrs. Parker says, "That'll last all of a week."
January 25, 201511 yr Regarding the title of the thread, Mrs. Parker says, "That'll last all of a week." With all due respect to the woman behind the man that is RP, I hope she is wrong.
January 26, 201511 yr The Reds better hope Votto is healthy mentally and physically... Or it'll be another long and terrible season.... Not to mention, they need Bruce and Phillips to stay healthy too. From recent past seasons, the odds don't look good.
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