PEORIA, Ariz. -- There's a roster crunch in Padres camp this spring -- meaning competition in the rotation, bullpen and outfield. But there isn't a fiercer position battle in Peoria than the one taking place at second base.
Consider the stakes: Cory Spangenberg and Carlos Asuaje are locked into a fight for playing time. The winner will open the year as the starter at second base. The loser might not have a spot on the roster at all.
"I definitely don't want to limit it," said Padres manager Andy Green.