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The climate factor is real and underappreciated. Pitching in 100-degree heat puts additional stress on the arm that teams in San Francisco or Seattle do not deal with. The biomechanics lab is an attempt to mitigate that.

Truck Yard in the summer with a cold beer and a Rangers game on the outdoor screen is one of the best things about living in Dallas. Low-key perfect evening.

The deGrom contract is the one that stings. $185M and he has been injured more than he has pitched. But the other signings more than make up for it.

Pudge Rodriguez at catcher is automatic. Best defensive catcher in MLB history with a bat to match. His arm behind the plate was a weapon. Runners simply did not attempt to steal.

As an Astros fan living in DFW, the 2023 ALCS humbled us. Rangers earned that championship. But we are coming back and the rivalry is better for it.

The 2023 ALCS win in Houston is the greatest moment in Rangers franchise history. Going into their building and winning 11-4 in Game 7 after years of them dominating the division. Perfect.

I went to a Rangers game in August 2019 at the old Globe Life Park. It was 104 degrees. I lasted 4 innings before going inside to the concourse. The roof is not a controversy — it is a necessity.

System going from 26th to 14th in three years shows smart drafting and international scouting. The Rangers are building for sustained contention, not just one championship.

The shortstop prospect at Frisco is the one everyone should be watching. .310 with power at Double-A is legit. If he keeps this up, he is in Arlington by September and Seager moves to third base.

The World Series MVP alone justified the contract. You pay $325M for a championship and we got one. Everything after that is bonus.

Left field sections 30-40 are the best atmosphere in the building. The fans in that section created their own chants. If you want to FEEL the energy of a Rangers game, sit there.

If this team is within striking distance at the deadline, they HAVE to go get a starter. The 2023 window is still open but it will not stay open forever. Seager and Semien are not getting younger.

The offense will score runs. That has never been the question with this group. Seager, Semien, and the supporting cast are elite. The question is whether the pitching can hold a 5-4 lead in the 7th inning.

Bringing an empty water bottle is the real money saver. Water at the concession stands is $6. Free refill stations save you $20+ over a game.

The Game 7 win in Houston was the sweetest moment for any Rangers fan alive. After years of the Astros owning this division, going into their building and winning 11-4 in a clinching game was poetic justice.

The player-centric offensive philosophy is the right call when you have Luka. You do not run the Princeton offense when you have a generational talent. You give him the ball and build around his gravity.

Luka choosing to sign the supermax and stay in Dallas is the most important moment in franchise history since Dirk. He could have gone to New York or Los Angeles. He chose us. That loyalty matters.

The free throw disparity is real and it matters. Getting 3.6 extra free throws per game at home translates to roughly 2.5 extra points. That adds up over 41 home games.

Blitzing Luka and giving up 1.14 PPP shows how impossible it is to defend this offense. Every counter creates an even more efficient shot. Teams are stuck in a no-win situation.

Going from 8 to 10 playable rotation players is huge for the playoffs. Last year we ran out of bodies in round 2. Depth wins in May and June.

YMCA leagues are the best starting point for young kids. Low pressure, affordable, and teaches the basics. My son started there at age 6 and loved it.

Dirk\'s jersey retirement is number one in my heart even if it is not technically a game. I was there. 18,000 people crying. The tributes from Nash, Kidd, Terry — it was perfect. A proper sendoff for the GOAT Maverick.

The new video board alone will transform the in-arena experience. The current one is functional but compared to what the Clippers built at Intuit Dome, it looks like it belongs in 2005.

Pace slowing is structural and cannot be fixed. Playoff basketball is slower. The Mavs need to build an offense that can win in the half court, not just in transition.

The three-point regression is the killer. This team lives and dies by the three-point shot. When role players go from 38% to 35% in the playoffs, the entire offense loses 3-4 points per game of efficiency.

The $285M to $3.5B valuation increase in 23 years is a 12x return. Say what you want about Cuban but the man knew how to build value in a sports franchise.