Former Cincinnati Reds great Joey Votto generated buzz on social media with his responses to questions on "MLB Now" from MLB Network's Brian Kenny about whether he's interested in working for his former team.
Votto's response to the question about becoming the Reds' GM sounded drenched in sarcasm, but you be the judge.
"Do you want to coach or manage or get back in the game officially?" Kenny asked Votto.
"No, I don't," Votto replied. "Thank you for the confidence. It's very kind. Any time you're wanted, it's an honor. But I get to do this. I get to come here and hang out. And, no I'm just not motivated to hop on a plane and head all over the country. And, most importantly, to serve the hitter, you have to spend time in the minor leagues."
"How
about front office?" Kenny asked Votto.
"Yeah, if they want to give me the Reds' job, I'll take it," Votto said.
"You mean running the club?" Kenny joked.
"Yeah, just give me the GM, I'll take it," Votto said.
"Alright, there we go. We'll make news," Kenny said.
In July, Votto explained during NBC's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast why he's never visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
Votto also was asked while making his NBC Sunday Night Baseball debut July 26 whether he ever lobbied to play the outfield, and he mentioned a painful memory.
Earlier in the broadcast, Bob Costas asked Votto whether he might be underappreciated having played in Cincinnati without winning a World Series.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Joey Votto answers questions about Reds' GM, coaching jobs
