Friday marked the first full-squad workout for the Tampa Bay Rays, and they’ll open the Grapefruit League season against the Nationals on Wednesday. With the entire team now fully immersed in Spring Training, we decided to take a look at some of the other 2016 projections.
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The X-Rays Spex guide to Spring Training 2016
Sunday marked the first public workout of the 2016 season for the Tampa Bay Rays. After a long and cold offseason, most of us are incredibly excited by the prospect of watching baseball any capacity ― meaningful or otherwise. Yet even with the excitement that this wonderful time of year brings, the purpose Spring Training shouldn’t be lost.
With that in mind, join X-Rays Spex as we attempt to clue you in on what to look for over the next month plus.
Rays host pre-camp media session; ink one-year deal with Ryan Webb
As of Thursday, nearly 50 Tampa Bay Rays players are already working out, with the first official session for pitchers and catchers set for Sunday morning.
Two dozen players report early to camp; Rays expected to sign Ryan Webb
More than two dozen Rays players have already reported to camp in Port Charlotte, working out in advance of the first official full squad workout on February 26.
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