re: Writer Mark Zuckerman ranks all 30 MLB ballparks

Arlington and Turner Field are about even in my book, now that I've spent some time in Arlington. The atmosphere is comparable in either. Arlington's attendance is better, but like the 'Boys, I think Dallas gets a fair rep for mediocre fan atmosphere. The Braves have a better fan atmosphere, but there are usually fewer fans in the building, so I'd say its a wash.

Both have pretty shitty outside options. Obviously you're less likely to get shot in that part of Arlington than the Atlanta counterpart, but both are dull.

Arlington's exterior aesthetics beat Turner easily. Unfortunately, the interior just blows on many levels. Sight lines aren't as good IMO, and the center field suites are just an absolute eyesore. I like what the Ballpark tried to do, I really like the porch, but it seems to forced and fake, too many elements crammed into a not-that-authentic replica.

Anyway, I don't mind going to games in Arlington in the least, I just don't think the Ballpark is more than a mediocre park. Same way I feel about Turner.

Unlike PNC and ATT, both are just venues to watch baseball.