Reds Community Gives Up on Cardinals Franchise After Disrespected World Series Champ Sells Out William DeWitt Jr & Co.

In a surprising and bold turn of events, the Cincinnati Reds community has decided to sever ties with the St. Louis Cardinals, a franchise they once regarded with mixed admiration and rivalry. The tipping point? The treatment of a former World Series champion who was allegedly disrespected by the Cardinals’ management, led by owner William DeWitt Jr. and his associates.

The controversy began when a prominent former player, who was a key contributor to the Cardinals’ 2011 World Series victory, came forward with accusations of being sidelined, overlooked, and even slighted by the franchise that once celebrated his achievements. The player, who wishes to remain anonymous for now, detailed the emotional toll that the Cardinals’ front office decisions had on him, suggesting that the franchise showed a lack of respect for the players who helped them reach the pinnacle of Major League Baseball.

The crux of the issue seems to be rooted in what some have called “a sellout mentality.” Allegedly, Cardinals’ management made moves that were seen as prioritizing business over the legacy of its players, particularly those who had brought home a championship. The revelation of these actions has shaken the Reds community, who had always seen the Cardinals as rivals, but never thought their own regional counterpart would engage in such practices.

In a fiery open letter to DeWitt Jr. and the Cardinals organization, the Reds fans expressed their disappointment and anger. They wrote that, as a community, they could no longer support an organization that would turn its back on a hero of the game for the sake of profit and corporate interests. “If this is what the Cardinals have become—treating their own like expendable commodities—we want no part of it,” the letter read. It was clear that the bond between Reds fans and the Cardinals had been broken, with the community deciding to distance themselves entirely.

Social media has been abuzz, with passionate Reds supporters leading the charge. Many have called for a complete boycott of the Cardinals, advocating for an end to the storied rivalry based on the treatment of the former player. Some have even vowed to support the player in question by championing his accomplishments over the franchise that disrespected him.

For William DeWitt Jr. and the Cardinals, this is more than just a local scandal—it’s a PR nightmare that could impact their legacy and relationship with fans in the broader MLB community. The Reds’ community’s public denouncement of the Cardinals could very well mark a new chapter in the rivalry between the two teams, one defined by this betrayal.