Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli hit his first home run of the spring in the second inning of an exhibition game vs. the New York Yankees at Jet Blue Park Sunday. Napoli’s big hit was not enough for the Sox, who lost the game, 5-2.

Red Sox pitcher Joel Hanrahan, handed the ball to manager John Farrell as Hanrahan was relieved from the mound in the sixth inning. Hanrahan had an ugly inning, giving up three runs.

Eduardo Nunez walked back to first base after hitting a single to score teammate Corban Joseph.

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia dove for a single hit by New York’s Eduardo Nunez, scoring Corban Joseph, in the sixth inning.

Red Sox pitcher Andrew Miller threw in the fifth inning of the game. Miller struck out the side in the inning.

With her feet up on the dugout, Meredtih Masi, of St. Petersburg, Fla., watched during the Red Sox open their pre-season schedule with a game against the Rays. Boston lost 4-3, but there were plenty of signs for optimism.

John Lackey pitched in a game for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery. He said it was the first time he pitched without pain in years.

Tampa Bay Rays' Ty Morrison, right, was caught in a pickle as he ran back to second as third baseman Xander Bogaerts, left, chased him down for an out.

Will Middlebrooks lept as he missed a throw from catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia allowing Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings, left, to score from third base.

Jose Iglesias, left, got a fist bump from manager John Farrell after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning. It was the first homer by a Boston player on the preseason.

Dustin Pedroia on deck during the Sox exhibition game against Northeastern.

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez fist bumps pitcher Steven Wright during a pitching session.

An overhead shot of the Red Sox group stretch before the start of their exhibition season opener on Thursday.

Players take a knee while third base coach Brian Butterfield works on position strategy.

Shane Victorino talked with John Farrell during some down time.

Boston Red Sox top prospect Xander Bogaerts stretched before hitting in the cage.

Sunday was photo day, and Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury struck a pose during a shoot at JetBlue Park.

Red Sox pitcher Alfred Aceves explained his actions to manager John Farrell Sunday. Farrell took exception to the way Aceves went through a routine drill, which became the big story of the day.

Aceves looked at a photo collage of Red Sox pitchers as he waited to have his picture taken.

Ft Myers, FL--2/17/2013 Boston Red Sox top prospect Xander Bogaerts during photo media day at JetBlue Park on Sunday February 17 2013. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) Topic: Red Sox Reporter: Peter Abraham

Jon Lester posed for his official team photograph.

Jonny Gomes signed his autograph for fans during the first full squad team workout at JetBlue Park on Feb. 15.

Andrew Miller led players during the streching portion of the first full squad team workout.

Red Sox pitchers Junichi Tazawa, right, and Koji Uehara, both of Japan, shared a laugh during a spring training baseball workout.

Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia participated during the first full squad team workout.

Third baseman Will Middlebrooks threw to first base.

Players jogged during the streching portion of of the first full squad team workout at JetBlue Park.

Pitcher Clay Buchholz walked off the practice field after throwing with a trainer.

Manager John Farrell looked back as he ran out on to the field at the start of practice.

David Ortiz headed out on the field during the first full squad team workout at JetBlue Park.

Dustin Pedroia got airborne on his follow through after throwing to first base.

Jacoby Ellsbury threw the ball back into the infield during the first full squad team workout at JetBlue Park.

David Ortiz tossed a ball around during a spring training baseball workout on Feb. 15.

Ellsbury takes a turn during batting practice.

Pedroia, Napoli and Drew prepare for batting practice.

Napoli gets his time in the batter's box Friday morning despite the hazy, rainy conditions.

Pedro Ciriaco runs third during practice.

Ben Cherington addressed the entire team on Friday morning.

The pitchers get in a quick stretching session during a hazy Florida morning.

A look behind the netting of the pitching training mound.

Will Middlebrooks warmed up his throwing arm with some catch in the outfield.

Pitcher Alfredo Aceves headed to the field during the second day of spring training at their training facilities at JetBlue Park on Feb. 13.

David Ortiz took one last look back toward his teammates before heading to the batting cage during the second day of spring training. He looked rusty after coming off his Achilles' injury.

Will Middlebrooks signed autographs after practice for eager fans on the second day of spring training at JetBlue Park.

Red Sox manager John Farrell, left, talked to general manager Ben Cherington on one of the practice fields after the second day of spring training.

Dustin Pedroia was all smiles in the second day of spring training.

Red Sox owner John Henry signed autographs outside a practice field at JetBlue Park, too.

New Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli practiced putting down bunt on Day 2.

Jon Lester met with the media after the second day of spring training, saying he was ready to move on from last season. Lester hit all the right notes when talking to the press, saying he enjoyed playing for the Red Sox.

Stephen Drew, left, and Pedro Ciriaco on a practice field during the second day of spring training.

Red Sox infielder Pedro Inglesias bobbles a ground ball on a practice field during the second day of spring training.

David Ortiz talked to Goose Gregson, the Red Sox Latin American pitching coordinator, before heading to the batting cage during.

Red Sox shortstops Stephen Drew, left, and Jose Inglesias on a practice field during the second day of spring training.

Jose Ingelesias made a backhand catch on the practice field during the second day of spring training.

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia sat with teammate David Ortiz after the first official spring training day for Red Sox pitchers and catchers Tuesday at JetBlue Park on Tuesday. As position players, the pair were early arrivals.

Clay Buchholz was one of Tuesday’s big stories. The Red Sox starting pitcher suffered a minor hamstring injury on Day 1, an injury that seemed more ominous than serious.

Red Sox manager John Farrell officially had command of his team for the first time.

David Ortiz spoke at length to reporters, criticizing former manager Bobby Valentine and claiming that his heel injury would not be a problem this season.

Dustin Pedroia turned a double-play during a workout.

Jon Lester, who is expected to carry a big load this season, played long toss in Fort Myers.

Dustin Pedroia signed autographs for a large group of fans waiting for the former AL MVP.

New Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara walked onto his new spring training field.

The Red Sox are being careful with first baseman/DH Mike Napoli, who is not yet playing the field because of a hip condition.

There was a large crowd of media around manager John Farrell.

Third baseman Will Middlebrooks is expected to produce consistently for the big club this year after being called up last season and then dealing with a major injury.

Jacoby Ellsbury played catch on the field during his first day of camp.

Over concerns of his injury, Ortiz said, "I'm not worried about my Achilles."

Shortstop Xander Bogaerts hits a few from the cage.

Jason Varitek stands back to observe his catchers.

Hanrahan and Saltalamacchia get to know one another while new pitching coach Juan Nieves looks on at his pitching staff.

Dustin Pedroia talks with new hitting coach Greg Colbrunn before stepping into the batting cage.

John Lackey covers first base during batting practice.

David Ortiz made his way to the field Tuesday morning before getting a few sluggers in from the batting cage.

Special Assistant Jason Varitek coached the catchers behind faux home plates.

John Lester fielded comebackers from the mound.

Ryan Dempster spoke with the media about the upcoming season saying, ""We're going to do the best we can to give our best effort, win some games and have some fun."

John Farrell said that he will put a greater emphasis on the team's baserunning, as well as finding more opportunities to exploit situations that put pressure on defense.

Red Sox owner John Henry talked to the media Monday for 25 minutes, discussing team topics and the upcoming season. He mentioned that he would not be selling the team and also said, "I know people can say that we're revenue-oriented, but the fact is that we're wins and losses-oriented."

The team suited up in their red uniforms Monday and waited for their morning instructions.

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington and manager John Farrell coach daily practice at JetBlue Park.

Ben Cherington spoke to the media while off the field in Florida. He hopes this season will be a "do over" of the tough season the Sox had last year.

Red Sox spring training mascot dog, Homer, pours over Sox Nation tweets and facebook posts while the players train on the field.

Starting pitcher Daniel Bard warms up his throwing arm during practice.

Newbie Mike Napoli said that despite the lengthy contract process to be signed officially to the Sox, he didn't think he'd up end anywhere else.

Andrew Bailey stopped to talk to the media during some down time.

Notorious for being tardy as a player, Pedro Martinez has apparently turned over a new leaf and as a new special assistant to the general manager the former Red Sox ace was early to Spring Training in Fort Myers, Fla.

The Red Sox equipment truck arrived in Fort Myers after the long trip from Fenway Park.

Staff got to work unloading uquipment that players will use this spring in Florida.

Next year, employees said, the Red Sox might need two trucks to bring all the gear from Massachusetts to Florida.

Spring Training officially begins Feb. 10, so staff are quickly setting up in anticipation of more players reporting.

With the fate of the 2013 season largely on their shoulders, Boston’s top two starters, Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz, have begun Spring Training in Fort Myers along with the other pitchers and catchers. Look through to see who else was on hand at JetBlue Park.

Pitcher John Lackey, who missed last season due to Tommy John surgery, is back in action this spring—perhaps looking a bit trimmer than Red Sox fans remember seeing him.

Andrew Miller, the lanky lefty, was on hand looking a bit like Johnny Damon circa 2004.

Daniel Bard is one player who will be looking to make an impression this spring.

Daniel Bard and John Lackey did some light throwing at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia said he is looking to building off last year’s 25 home run performance and be more patient at the plate.

John Farrell is putting the pieces together in Fort Myers, including hiring a new bullpen coach.

While the weather back home in New England is frightful, the warm air and sunshine at JetBlue Park is so delightful.