SAN DIEGO -- Any spring camp that's worth its salt should feature competition. That's the nature of Spring Training, after all. And this year's Padres camp certainly has its share.
The most intriguing positional battle in Peoria, Ariz., this spring will take place at second base -- though that will almost certainly spill over to the third-base race as well. The fight for playing time between Cory Spangenberg and Carlos Asuaje could impact the entire makeup of the Padres' infield.
On the surface, Spangenberg, Asuaje, Chase Headley and Christian Villanueva all have claims to a place on the Opening Day roster entering camp.