Evan Longoria easing in to Spring Training. (Photo by Andrew Luria)

Rays workouts are open to the public. The facilities in Port Charlotte are beautiful. (Photo by Brad Davis)

And... they're off! The Rays open Spring Training in Port Charlotte. The long journey begins. (Photo by Andrew Luria)

February 23rd is the Grapefruit League opener, a split squad game against the Pirates. (Photo by Brad Davis)

All Tampa Bay Rays workouts are free for the public to attend. (Photo by Brad Davis)

Joe Maddon says the Rays might have their best-ever defense.  (Photo by Brad Davis)

Reporting is more of a symbolic move. The first full squad workout will be Sunday afternoo. (Photo by Brad Davis)

Thirty-four pitchers and seven catchers have ascended on Port Charlotte. (Photo by Brad Davis)

February 23rd is the Grapefruit League opener, a split squad game against the Pirates. (Photo by Brad Davis)

Photo by Brad Davis

Rays pitchers and catchers begin workouts in Port Charlotte. (Photo by Brad Davis)

February 16th is FanFest. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. (Photo by Andrew Luria)

As always, all workouts are free for the public to attend. The facilities in Port Charlotte are beautiful. (Photo by Brad Davis)