Rangers BallPark in Arlington
by The Ahmad on Aug 27, 2009 5:50 PM CDT
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I heard earlier in the season that during the offseason the Rangers plan on doing some upgrade work to the ballpark. I believe the plan was to add 4 or more video boards and scoreboards in the outfield above the office. Does anyone know if this is still going to happen considering tom cheepicks not having/wanting to spend any money? also, what's the deal with the grass at our park? many patches are worn out and look horrible both on tv and when you go out there. I was there last week for a game against the twins and i hated how the field looked. Does anyone know when/if they will get the grass issue fixed and what offseason plans they have for the ballpark?
The Cowboys just opened their stadium and they've got the huge board and now the Mavs and Stars are putting up new HD video boards at the AAC that no other team in the NBA and NHL have. Isn't it time for the Ballpark to upgrade in a BIG HD way?
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Didn't know the AAC was getting new boards...
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Aug 27, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahmad
If you don’t like the ballpark don’t go. Just quit bitching about it. First it was a dome you wanted now this. Quit being a pussy if you can’t take the heat just stay home.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
?
where in the blue hell did i say anything about the heat in my above rant? i spoke about the horrible looking playing field and the video screens that are/were supposed to go up this offseason. get over yourself for one second and answer the question or else shut the hell up and don’t talk outta your ass.
morris, that was a shot at hicks. did i break your heart? i know you’re in love with anything rangers front office.
tx, yes, the aac is getting new HD video boards. check out their website for more info.
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Aug 27, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ps-
I love the ballpark and that’s why i want it upgraded it. i want to see it be one of the best parks in baseball!
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Aug 27, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Earlier this year you wanted a dome on it.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were you serious
about that whole “NL team in Dallas” thing you posted about recently? I never could figure if that was a joke or not.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 27, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you like
Fenway Park?
Wrigley Field?
I just don’t think Ballparks have to be tricked up to make them great. SF has a great park and it isn’t tricked up.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
except that HUGE Coke bottle in left field.....
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Aug 27, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
The game on the field is what counts. The Ballpark has about the best drainage system going, and heat tolerant grasses (turfgrass) are being tried to make a good playing surface. No amount of active plasma, LCD screen, or other electronic extravaganze can make the game better on the field (old gripe I won’t rant again about). Hicks, Nolan, JD and company spend and have spent plenty to enhance the game on the field. Only lately has there been expenditure for “fan entertainment”. Even is HSG is cash strapped, you’d have to make a staggering financial case to be able to call ’em cheap. And whining about HD is like a crown prince of Arabia getting all teary and blubbering about having only oil, not enough gold and platinum in the kingdom.
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by Ed Coffin on Aug 27, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they changed the turf in the infield
over the all-star break, I believe
they changed it from bermuda tifway 419 to zeon zoysia, a grass which endures the heat better. I’m not positive, but I think I read that the plan is to change the outfield grass in the offseason, but don’t quote me on that
by kevinkinsler on Aug 27, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kevinkinsler
thank you. i heard about the infield grass being changed as well.
i never wanted a dome on the ballpark. i hate dome parks. i wanted a retractable roof on it that opens and closes. big difference there buddy boy. and yes, i was serious about another team coming to dallas. i would like to see maybe a mark cuban buy a team and move them to dallas and build them a park in downtown dallas.
i don’t like wrigley or fenway. i love safeco and the new yankee stadium though.
boomer, if you’re going to quote me, do it right, son!
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Aug 27, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I got confused
I thought it was you that wanted a dome.
I hate domed baseball parks. I like the older parks much better than the new tricked up parks. I love Camden Park in Baltimore and I love the Ballpark in Arlington just the way it is. I do like the new OF scoreboard and the new ribbon.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more thing
Retractable and domed are one and the same. Baseball should be played in an outdoor park.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bringing an NL team to Dallas
is as likely as a third arm growing out of my ass… especially given the current divisional makeups. 99.999% impossible.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 27, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So there is a .001% chance of an arm growing out of your ass?
Wow.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Aug 27, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hmm, yes, that would be odd and uncomfortable.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 27, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would pay to see this
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy to wipe your ass though....
or change the channels while doin’ the nasty.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Aug 27, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You already have two arms growing out of your ass?!?!?
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Aug 27, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Genius.
“Good point.”
"...like some Russian priest fresh off a bottle of potato vodka and a box of cigars." -t ball
by rangerdanger on Aug 31, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All you want is a retractable roof? Shit, that's easy enough to throw on there
Here’s the site for the sunsetter motorized awning. Just need to make a bit bigger.
http://www.sunsetter.com/?srccode=2445&srccode2=20986263
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
by WyoRanger on Aug 27, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was that thing JD was talking about at Newberg night?
Some German solar shade thing or something?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Aug 27, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He quickly backed off the fact that the company was German
I’m not sure he actually intended to disclose where the company was located. In any event, you know that the Germans make good stuff.
by Joey Matschulat on Aug 27, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever
been to Fenway? You don’t have to be a Sox fan to like that stadium. It’s old and has its oddities but it’s a great place to watch a game.
"Elvis Andrus just sneers at sliders..." - Josh Lewin
by pro82 on Aug 27, 2009 9:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
It is an awesome park
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first time we went
we took the tour and got to go out on the field. They were having a Press day and had gloves and balls out for the Press guys to play around with. But they didn’t so we picked them up and played catch all around the field for about 30 minutes. One of the best times I’ve had at a MLB park.
"Elvis Andrus just sneers at sliders..." - Josh Lewin
by pro82 on Aug 27, 2009 10:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
You not golfing this weekend?
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teaching all day
tomorrow and Saturday. Since the Rangers play an afternoon game Sunday, I won’t play.
"Elvis Andrus just sneers at sliders..." - Josh Lewin
by pro82 on Aug 27, 2009 10:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
While I've got ya
What’s up with the 419 at RBiA? Is it traffic or a fungus?
"Elvis Andrus just sneers at sliders..." - Josh Lewin
by pro82 on Aug 27, 2009 10:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Most likely traffic
Very rarely do you get a fungus this time of the year.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will the new zoysia
Hold up to the traffic if thet decide to use it all over the field? Zoysia didn’t used to grow well in this zone.
"Elvis Andrus just sneers at sliders..." - Josh Lewin
by pro82 on Aug 27, 2009 10:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I think it will hold up better than the tif does
I believe after a full growing season it will be fine. Problem with the tif is they always throw down rye in the winter time to keep the field green. After awhile the rye will choke out the bermuda and hence it is weak going into the summer. They really should not put the rye out for a couple of years.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then they either
paint the dormant burmuda or play in brown grass and we all know that’s not gonna happen.
"Elvis Andrus just sneers at sliders..." - Josh Lewin
by pro82 on Aug 27, 2009 10:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
With the Zoysia
You should have to do that. Hit it like hell with nitrogen and it should pop.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ground temp
Is warm enough in March for that?
"Elvis Andrus just sneers at sliders..." - Josh Lewin
by pro82 on Aug 27, 2009 10:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
They can force the ground temp warmer
All they have to do is put the tarp on it during the day for a few hours.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 27, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It
"...like some Russian priest fresh off a bottle of potato vodka and a box of cigars." -t ball
by rangerdanger on Aug 31, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrigley >>>> Safeco
Neftali Feliz says sit your 5 dollar ass down before he makes change...
We'll show you Obama's birth certificate as soon as you show us Sarah Palin's high school diploma...
by Brian Thomas on Aug 28, 2009 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By a long shot
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 28, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep,
its not even close. I’m generally not at all a fan of convertible domes aesthetically. I can appreciate their functionality when it is 100 outside, but I haven’t been in a single convertidome that I thought was a great ballpark to see a game in when the weather was great. None of the convertidomes can touch San Francisco or Pittsburgh or any of the other great open air ballparks.
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by DJCahill on Aug 28, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball is meant to be played outdoors...
Forget a retractable roof or dome… Stupid.
The only thing the ballpark needs to spice up are the crappy ass jumbotron and the video board in centerfield…
Everything else about the ballpark is great IMO…
by N41D on Aug 27, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pump some a/c in there
cold air sinks right?
by SteveP on Aug 27, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I despise retractable roofs
Watching a game at Minute Maid Park is like watching a baseball game in a shopping mall. It’s just not right.
"You dont know much do you, Big Steve?"
--Finnerty.Fan on Aug 13, 2009 5:13 PM PDT
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 28, 2009 7:09 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I have been there and you are right
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Aug 28, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Retractable roofs aren't that bad
I think Safeco pulls it off nicely, especially in a rainy place like the Pacific Northwest. Certainly helps to have it
by oc on Aug 28, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scoreboard thread from early April
LSB thread about the new Scoreboards
Not sure if the Hicks’ financial situation will affect the plans. Check out Chuck Morgan’s comments down in the thread about Phase 2.
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
by txranger7 on Aug 27, 2009 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Phase 2
Saw the thread. Phase 2 is ready to go…plans are done. All background work is finished.
However, until the ownership of the club is decided, my guess is nothing will be done.
They can install these things in about 3 weeks time….they didn’t start on the latest installation until last February and it was ready to go around the second week of March….
Imagine, boards with live scorecards/box scores….defensive alignments at all times….no amber or matrix type boards….boards that can go all video at any time…..
And I promise, if a ball hits one of scoreboards, it will be one hell of a home run, not a controversy within the game.
Thanks Ahmad…anybody else has any questions, you can always email me at cmorgan@texasrangers.com
by chuckranger83 on Aug 28, 2009 9:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One thing Chuck,
when the centerfield amber board goes away, can we at least get a picture of the “Hello Win Column” flashing on the amber board on the new board? I don’t think the “Hello Win Column” would have the same effect if it was all glitzy and what not. Thanks!
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Aug 28, 2009 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chuck
Thank you, sir.
Do you know how many boards total will be installed and what/how will they look?
also, what is being done in terms of the playing surface for next season, if anything?
Thank you again!
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Aug 28, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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