share-square-1443604 MESA, Ariz. -- There is a distinct lack of competition when looking around the diamond for the Cubs. All three starting outfield spots are set. There are core players locked in at the infield corners, shortstop and behind the plate. The lone position with a question mark is second base. Beginning with Monday's Cactus League opener against the Padres, the Cubs will be using the coming weeks to find the best path forward with David Bote, Nico Hoerner and Ildemaro Vargas. "What you really want is for someone to grab the job, you know?" Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said. "That's always what you hope happens. You can have a number of guys that are rotating in a position that gives you depth.