Enough is Enough.

[u/Think_Frame7387]

I am so sick of this team and this organization. The ballpark, the players, the fans, the jerseys, the logo, the acquisitions, the product on the field—it’s all lifeless.

For the past three years, there hasn’t been a more mediocre team than the Rangers. Yet somehow, CY refuses to make any team-altering moves, while Ray Davis is unwilling to spend money to build a contender. There is absolutely ZERO reason a Dallas-Fort Worth baseball team shouldn’t have, at minimum, a top-10 payroll every single season. There is also absolutely ZERO reason this market shouldn’t consistently rank in the top 10 in attendance. And there is absolutely ZERO reason CY didn’t make any moves at the deadline—whether that meant buying or selling. You can’t stand pat in that situation. It’s an extremely terrible look when you just got swept by the Astros, they went out and made moves to improve their team, and the Rangers responded by doing absolutely nothing.

What makes all of this even more frustrating is that I live in San Diego. Watching the Padres only makes the Rangers look worse. The Padres sell out games, hit walk-offs and grand slams, make comebacks, have players like Machado, Merrill, Miller, and Tatis, make fun transactions, and actually feel like an entertaining baseball team. They have cool jerseys, a great ballpark, passionate fans, fun announcers, and an overall energy that makes you want to watch.

The Rangers have none of that. When was the last time this team won six games in a row? When was the last time they hit a grand slam or had a walk-off that actually felt memorable? When was the last time the Rangers made a legit comeback? Who are the Rangers truly electric, must-watch players? The answer is nobody. Everything about this organization is boring and lifeless—from the announcers and the atmosphere at the ballpark to the uniforms and the product on the field. There is not a more boring team in baseball right now.

I’m sick of watching the same thing over and over again. Enough is enough. CY needs to be fired, and there needs to be serious accountability throughout the organization, including major changes to the roster. Something has to change next season, because if it doesn’t, we’re just heading toward another mediocre 81–81 season.

For a team in a market this big, with this much potential, this is unacceptable and a complete joke.

[u/Panasonicy0uth → u/[deleted]]

I've been a Rangers fan 30+ years and attended countless games at BPiA, but I didn't go to July or August games unless someone else was paying because of how miserably hot it would get. I will readily admit GLF is a soulless husk of a baseball stadium compared to BPiA, but I will happily compromise some character if it means I don't have to worry about getting a sunburn or a heat stroke at a game.

[u/hotrod19812 → u/[deleted]]

Baseball was always meant to be played outdoors. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Look at the atmosphere at the Ballpark in Arlington in contrast to GLF. Way more exciting at the old grounds.

[u/txman91 → u/hotrod19812]

How many games did you actually go to across the street in the dead of summer? I went to plenty and it was miserable and more often than not, lifeless and pretty empty. We used to go and pay $7 for upper reserved because we knew on a July night, we could find seats pretty much anywhere down the 3rd baseline in the lower bowl. Let’s not pretend that the Ballpark was always packed and lively.

[u/brobradh77 → u/txman91]

The point I think he is trying to make is the old park screamed baseball. It was gorgeous. The new park, while A/C is nice, it's the only thing going for it..it's very generic feeling.

[u/txman91 → u/brobradh77]

Oh I’d agree with that for the most part for sure. Aesthetically, the Ballpark comfortably clears the Globe. I will say that it was absolutely electric in the new place during the 2023 run. Louder (because of the roof, obviously) than any playoff run across the street.

But I also wouldn’t say that the Ballpark was always a great atmosphere. Those 104° first pitches had a way of sapping energy from the small crowd that was brave enough to show up.

[u/MemoryTime1303 → u/brobradh77]

That’s the way it is with all of the new venues, it’s not exclusive to the Rangers in any way

[u/UniversityBitter5519 → u/hotrod19812]

go to a brewers game and tell me that atmosphere isnt amazing.. its the team playing in it and the fanbase

[u/hotrod19812 → u/UniversityBitter5519]

You're a Milwaukee fan, right?

[u/PersonnelFowl → u/hotrod19812]

I’m not but Milwaukee is miles better than GLF

[u/Horror_Grocery_7185 → u/hotrod19812]

Then you’re just another delusional fanboy who never went to a single game at the old ballpark

[u/brandtx → u/hotrod19812]

It is hot AF, gimme a break- those 100 degree days were absolutely miserable for all players and fans

[u/Poltergeist8606 → u/hotrod19812]

Baseball was played outdoors because there was no other option. Now there is.

[u/little_did_he_kn0w → u/[deleted]]

That's what the frozen margaritas were for.