DALLAS -- After coming to the Rangers in the trade that sent Leonys Martin to Seattle, outfielder James Jones is hoping to build on his strong showing in Venezuelan winter ball, following a subpar stint with the Mariners last season.
Jones started 72 games for the Mariners in 2014, mostly in center field, and batted .250 in 312 at-bats. But in '15, he hit .103 in just 29 at-bats, most of which came as a substitution in September and October.
Jones found some consistency this fall though, hitting .341 with nine doubles and two triples in 132 at-bats over 34 games in Venezuela.