TORONTO - Ernie Clement leaned back against a table in the centre of the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse, listening to a reporter's question about what's next for his team after losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series.

Clement, the breakout star of the post-season, reached behind his own back and grabbed a can that had been strategically hidden from the view of TV cameras.

"I think I'm gonna finish this beer. I'm gonna finish this beer. I'm gonna enjoy one last night hanging with everybody," said the 29-year-old, gesturing to his teammates around the room. "Yeah, I just want to soak it in with these guys. I can't emphasize it enough, I just love this group.

"It was literally every single person in the organization who just made this year so awesome."

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