That was only part of the reason, but it was the quickest path between the question and the next subject.

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The exercise was useful: It helped Aardsma understand what he wanted, and ultimately, that was the quickest path back to the major leagues, and to a premium bullpen role.

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This is the quickest path to organizational death.

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