2014 MLB spring training: Grapefruit League reporting dates

The winter started to seem like it would never end what feels like three years ago, but since we don't live in the Game of Thrones universe, it was actually only the third day after the World Series concluded (Nov. 2). Reality not withstanding, we here at SB Nation thought you could use a little sunshine to get you through these next few weeks, now that football has departed us, the useful distraction that it was.

And where better to get some sunshine than the Sunshine State? Below is the full schedule of first workout dates from each Grapefruit League team. ALL ARE LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY! /clears throat and straightens tie. That is to say, we think you'll be as excited as we are that the earliest reporting dates in Florida for pitchers and catchers are but nine days away. Players throwing at 60 percent have never looked so good. Managers either (here's looking at you, Brad Ausmus).