#90 TEXAS RANGERS

Last Year's Rank: 53
Title Track: 115
Ownership: 104
Coaching: 94
Players: 89
Fan Relations: 95
Affordability: 62
Stadium Experience: 70
Bang for the Buck: 48

After shipping Alex Rodriguez (and his hefty contract) to the Yankees in 2004, owner Tom Hicks promised to rebuild. Good thing fans didn't hold their breath, because Hicks next dealt stars Alfonso Soriano, Mark Teixiera and Adrián González for prospects and let Carlos Lee go as a free agent. No wonder the club has never won an MLB postseason series. Oh well, at least the price is right. The average ticket to Rangers Ballpark is the third-cheapest in baseball, at $16.47. Under-13s get in free every Tuesday, and hot dogs go for a buck on Wednesdays. Foodies love the All-You-Can-Eat seats, where $34 includes admission and all the hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, nachos and soft drinks a fan can scarf down. Bonus: Anyone driving a Lexus gets free valet parking at the stadium. Added bonus: That no longer applies to Eric Gagné. - Molly Knight

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