Top Detroit Tigers position battles in spring training

(Photo: Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports)Given that a couple of position players are out of contract options, we'll assume that the Detroit Tigers will carry 13 position players and 12 pitchers on their 25-man Opening Day roster.

Of the 13 spots for position players, nine are locks: Miguel Cabrera, Ian Kinsler, Jose Iglesias, Nick Castellanos, James McCann, Alex Avila, Justin Upton, J.D. Martinez and Victor Martinez.

Here's who's grabbing at the other four spots, plus spots on the pitching staff:

Centerfield

This is THE battle to watch in spring training. Anthony Gose was the Opening Day starter in 2016, before his season spiraled out of control with demotions to Triple-A Toledo and then to…