Sat 2/16/13 1:45 PM

Royals manager Ned Yost said the second base job is a two-man battle between Chris Getz and Johnny Giavotella. It's not breaking news, but confirms what we already knew was going to be the case. Getz remains the favorite to open the season as the Royals' starting second baseman. Giavotella is younger with more upside and could push for a platoon role in spring training.