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MLB: Five Teams Needing New Parks

By Ron Juckett

Apr 4, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; A general view of the new netting at the stadium in the game between Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Texas won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; A general view of the new netting at the stadium in the game between Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Texas won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Texas Rangers

Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Yes, it is silly that a team still with their original lease is in need of a new stadium, but when the Rangers moved into what is now Globe Life Stadium back in 1994, they made a huge mistake.

Spending 21 years at Arlington Stadium—a minor league facility upgraded for the Rangers in 1972—Dallas-Fort Worth finally had a palace worthy of Texas with one flaw. No roof. If you are playing baseball in Texas, you need to give fans and players respite from the heat and humidity of summer. The Houston Astros built two domes and thrived. The Rangers cannot play day games outside of April.

Although extravagant now considering where the Rangers play is in good shape, fixing this flaw will allow day baseball and flexibility. Chances are the new roof will be open often, at night.

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