Dozier, Cuthbert among Royals' options at 1B

Royals' options thin at 1B SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Wednesday marked the first official workout for Royals pitchers and catchers, yet on the minds of most camp observers is the potential position battle that looms at first base.

With free agent Eric Hosmer still unsigned and Brandon Moss having been traded to the A's this offseason, the Royals have one natural first baseman on the 40-man roster: 21-year-old Samir Duenez.

Royals manager Ned Yost didn't seem overly concerned on Wednesday by the lack of experience at the position.

"We've got options," Yost said. "I can throw [Hunter Dozier] over there. I can throw [Whit Merrifield] over there, or [Ryan O'Hearn] or [Frank Schwindel]. I can throw…