Why Jay Bruce makes sense as the Yankees’ final bench player

Photo by G Fiume/Getty ImagesHard to believe it, but spring training is here already and baseball is returning. On the eve of the first exhibition game, the Yankees’ roster looks pretty much set from an external additions standpoint. That being said, there are still decisions to be made in assigning player roles, and the performances of a handful of non-roster invitees may impact how the final roster shakes out come April 1st.

Last week, Tom introduced the group of NRI position players who will duke it out for a roster spot this spring. Jay Bruce and Derek Dietrich will battle for a bench spot, Robinson Chirinos and Rob Brantly hope to snag the third-string catcher, while Ryan LaMarre and…