FORT WORTH, Texas -- It was an enjoyable offseason for Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara -- at least for a little while.
Mazara went home to the Dominican Republic to rest up after his second Major League season. That meant no winter ball. The rest agreed with Mazara until it didn't.
"It's kind of good to go back home for like a month," said Mazara, who was at a Winter Caravan stop Sunday along with right-hander Austin Bibens-Dirkx. "But after that, you're laying your bed and thinking, 'Wow, I want to start playing again.