For those tired of the snow and cold in New England, here’s one glimmer of hope: Red Sox spring training is underway. The Sox played their first spring training game against another major league team last night, losing to the Minnesota Twins 9 to 8. They’re in Fort Meyers, Florida, as is MassLive sports reporter Jennifer McCaffrey. She says two years after winning the world series, and after a very disappointing 2014, the Red Sox are feeling fresh this spring.

To hear a conversation with Jennifer McCaffrey, click on the audio player above.