Six starting pitchers in a five-man rotation? President of baseball ops Erik Neander, manager Kevin Cash and pitching coach Kyle Snyder will come up with something.

From pitching prospects to veteran arms and young studs, the Rays truly have one of the best pitching depth in baseball. With pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training, the Rays pitching staff stands out as the team’s strength.

Here at the start of spring training, challenges tend to be minimized and issues less acute. As major league baseball teams open camp this week, “optimism” appears to be the most trusted variable. That was the feeling through the words of Erik Neander,