Ernie Clement knows better than most how tough the road to regularity on a Major League roster can be. Article content

But making an impact at that level is one thing. Playing for the ultimate prize in October is another and Clement always has known that. Article content Article content

“I remember telling my dad when I first got drafted, all I ever wanted to do was play in the Major League post-season,” the 29-year-old Clement said Wednesday as the recorders and microphones descended on his locker. “So, it’s going to be fun. This is something I have wanted for a long time.”

The uber-versatile infielder with the soft hands, a quick, strong release and a penchant for contact at the plate had his own unique path to the majors — as every player on one of the 30 Major League rosters doe

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