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Like it or not, that's where we're at now. So much for new ballparks being built to last, and Globe Life Park could easily go another 80 years if it'd just stay. It's still got fabulous sightlines. It will be missed when the new park gets built (Too bad it won't be in Dallas, but that's another thread), but it's time the Rangers and their fans get their dose of air conditioning.
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Originally Posted by Grandstander
When you guys get your new roofed stadium built, would it be okay if the A's can have the old stadium and move it to Oakland?
What a terrible waste of money. $1 billion for a stadium? According to an article I read the other day on the new stadium the tax payers will shell out approximately $450 million for their part. I don't live in Arlington so it's not my money. Have at it.
In the 1960's the Houston Astros knew about the Texas heat and built the Astrodome with air conditioning to provide a more comfortable experience for the fans and players. The current Astros' stadium was designed with a retractable roof to continue providing a comfortable experience for the fans and players. Why the Texas Rangers did not build their park with a retractable roof knowing that the temperature rises during the summer is beyond me. Even the Romans had retractable sunscreens that stretched over the Colosseum: The Roman Colosseum
I think at the time, retractable roof stadiums wasn't as popular. I think the only one in 1994 was the Skydome in Toronto. Correct me if I'm wrong. I know it was painful to watch games there in 2011.
I've read for years that building a roof was cost-prohibitive with the Rangers' current park was built. Sure didn't stop Houston from doing it, and Toronto long before. While Minute Maid Park is a great, comfortable place to watch a baseball game - for my money, the Astrodome wasn't so bad either - I've been to the Rangers park a few times and didn't care for it at all. The heat was a huge factor, not to mention getting in and out is a total pain.
The drawings I've seen of the Rangers' new park make it look like it'll be a gem. Hope so. A roof is an absolute necessity given the brutal heat of North Texas for the vast majority of the season.
I know this park will only be 27 years old at time of death, making people feel as if ballparks' lifespans are getting shorter. I think this new ballpark (hopefully renamed back to Rangers Ballpark) will last a lot longer. The owners are also going through the trouble of trying to get as many features from Globe Life reinvented into the new place. The lease was up at Globe Life Park in 2024, and by then I think there would be no question about a new stadium. What would people be saying three years later?
I think this new ballpark (hopefully renamed back to Rangers Ballpark)
I wouldn't count on that, the money is too big to ignore corporate sponsorship. You are far more likley to wind up with yet another BUY STUFF.com Stadium.
Hard to believe that the Rangers are doing that, considering the yard they have is still a goodie. But that's understandable because of the hot heat.
You'd need one heck of a crane....
Right, because the weather is so extremely hot. You can't go outside. The roof will keep closed. They will have A/C on for every 24 hours. You don't have to go outdoors ballpark anymore. It will sweating on those players, fans and etc.
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Originally Posted by Statz2k10
Haven't even won a World Series yet in their history & already going through stadiums.
No, they haven't winning the WS for 60 years. They should had a chance. Let's go Rangers!
I've always liked the looks of the Arlington ballpark. 27 years doesn't seem like much of a life for a stadium. AT&T Stadium in San Francisco is in its 17th season. Does that mean that in ten years it will need to be replaced?
AT&T has the makings of another Wrigley or Fenway: this one will have staying power.
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