SURPRISE, Ariz. 

Scott Kazmir felt so good in his first spring training game that he had to concentrate on taking it easy. 

Justin Masterson could start the season in the Boston Red Sox bullpen. 

With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. 

--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener. 

Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 

With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. 

--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener. 

Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 

The respite is over for Tampa Bay's top pitchers. 

Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 

With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. 

--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener. 

It took Carlos Pena just one pitch to get back in the swing for the Tampa Bay Rays. 

Forget about mental pressure, the Yanks have another type of A-Rod breakdown to sweat.