The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. 

--LHP David Price looked very much ready during his dazzling postseason stint, but the Rays optioned him to Class AAA, saying he needs to improve command of fastball and overall pitch efficiency. 

The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. 

The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. 

The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. 

Jason Hammel made his case to win a spot in Tampa Bay's starting rotation, tossing five scoreless innings in the Rays' 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. 

Jason Hammel made his case to win a spot in Tampa Bay's starting rotation, tossing five scoreless innings in the Rays' 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. 

--LHP David Price looked very much ready during his dazzling postseason stint, but the Rays optioned him to Class AAA, saying he needs to improve command of fastball and overall pitch efficiency. 

The Rays went into spring training figuring most of their team was set and there would only be a few decisions to be made, and that's turned out to be the case. 

The Rays went to spring training with a pretty good idea of what they had, and they come out of it feeling pretty good about themselves and their chances to defend their American League championship. 

Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. 

Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. 

Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. 

James Shields joked that he might have to get sent back to the minor leagues following a performance that was no laughing matter. 

--LHP David Price, who helped pitch the Rays to the World Series last year, was optioned to Class AAA Durham.