Series Thread: Let's get back on track against the stuggling Stros.

[jta4437]

It looks like it will be ready before the current lease expires. I am so glad they are staying in Arlington.

Agreed, and staying away from Dallas is a good thing especially for trying to maintain areas available for parking

Also, the retractable roof will obviously do wonders for attendance

 

[Bmurph]

I asked this several days ago and I forget who answered, but I believe they said next Tues. the 24th.

An MRI showed no structural damage, and Griffin will be able to resume throwing when the inflammation subsides. The earliest Griffin could return to the rotation would be on May 24 against the Angels.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

It looks like it will be ready before the current lease expires. I am so glad they are staying in Arlington.

That is the only town they need to be in. Retractable roof should help with free agents too.

 

[saddles]

 

[RevSader]

Sources: Rangers, City of Arlington will announce plans for new retractable-roof stadium | SportsDay

Never cared much where they play, but a roof is a must in Texas. I don't get to make many games anyway, so I have no dogs in the fight for what city lands them, but I don't see the point in leaving Arlington.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Never cared much where they play, but a roof is a must in Texas. I don't get to make many games anyway, so I have no dogs in the fight for what city lands them, but I don't see the point in leaving Arlington.

I can't stand the argument of "baseball stadiums need to be in a downtown area."

No, they don't. They absolutely don't.

 

[RevSader]

I can't stand the argument of "baseball stadiums need to be in a downtown area."

No, they don't. They absolutely don't.

It's hell for parking, but a lively city center isn't a bad environment for a ballgame. But it's also not necessary either.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Sources: Rangers, City of Arlington will announce plans for new retractable-roof stadium | SportsDay

Finally.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Agreed, and staying away from Dallas is a good thing especially for trying to maintain areas available for parking

Also, the retractable roof will obviously do wonders for attendance

Hope they keep the roof open for night games. Went to Minutemaid park couple of years ago and on a nice 80 degree evening had the roof closed. Didn't make sense.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

I can't stand the argument of "baseball stadiums need to be in a downtown area."

No, they don't. They absolutely don't.

Yes ask how Camden Yards is working for Baltimore. 15 years ago it was a great area now a hole.

 

[RevSader]

Yes ask how Camden Yards is working for Baltimore. 15 years ago it was a great area now a hole.

Gorgeous park though...

 

[Kelleyman]

Kudos to Arlington. For me though drive is a hassle and limits me to Thurs-Sunday games due to work schedule. Would love mass transit which is available me to DT Dallas. Still roof is needed. Always secured seats 1B side due to heat and I am not bad with heat. They are going to revitalize area so you can walk to spit to socialize, grab a beer etc. good move for Arlingon. Preemptive strike. Dallas failed to step to plate. Shows lack of leadership IMO

 

[Kelleyman]

Re Rangers. Yeah best to send Tolleson down to work on things. We could really use the results he had early last year. Despite SP QSs they have not pitched deep as a whole. This has strained pen. Hope Bush is the shot in arm. Sure could use Kela. AAA BP arms otherwise not impressive. Sure wonder where Choo slots in BO Hope Desmod stays in upper tier of lineup. Glad Gallo is back. May need his bat in September. Late night Ranger thoughts

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Having a roof helps fans in so many ways. We all know the heat but before moving to the DFW area we had tickets way ahead of time against the Yankees. We drive 2 1/2 hours and saw 1 batter before a wicked thunderstorm came in and scared the daylights out of everyone. Game was canceled. With a roof nice to not worry about that for out of town travelers.

 

[saddles]

"It's always been our plan to get about a month in and start working him at other spots,"

Grant: With Odor's looming suspension, is Profar's return to playing 2B in Round Rock a coincidence? Sort of | SportsDay

I wonder what position they will work him at next after 2B?

 

[saddles]

Offense, relief are Rangers' biggest problems

"We've got to find a way to find space and stretch out leads," Banister said. They go together, he said.


Close games require Banister to use his best relievers. Sam Dyson has pitched in 20 of 41 games, while Jake Diekman has been used 19 times, Shawn Tolleson 18 and Tony Barnette 17.


"That's almost half our games," Banister said. "We can't keep rolling those guys out there every night."

 

[saddles]

Rangers honor four minor-leaguers, including a Double-A Triple Crown candidate, for their standout play in April | SportsDay

This seems a tad late.

 

[saddles]

Timeline: Notable Texas Rangers moments inside Globe Life Park in Arlington | SportsDay

I believe I was there for five of the ten game dates that are mentioned in the article.

 

[saddles]

I am looking forward to seeing what Ortiz and Mendez can do in the Frisco rotation.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I am looking forward to seeing what Ortiz and Mendez can do in the Frisco rotation.

We need some pitching at the higher levels.