Article: Yost continues to sit tight on team's bench

Tucson, Ariz. - Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost confirmed Monday that outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., utility man Vinny Rottino and catcher Mike Rivera were the candidates he is considering for what could be only one remaining spot on his bench.

The trade of Brady Clark to Los Angeles for reliever Elmer Dessens eliminated one outfielder from what had been an overcrowded situation. How the final bench spot, or spots, play out depends on whether the Brewers keep 11 or 12 pitchers.

If they keep 12 pitchers, there's only one bench spot open. If they keep 11, two jobs are available.

"With 11 pitchers, we can keep two of the three," Yost said. "What we're trying to decide is: What is our best ...

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