Kevin, I agree with you completely. "The Ballpark @ Big D" has a great ring to it. But, I think Arlington had the inside track for the new baseball park. It's basic greed of the owners and public official desperation that make public $ participation a requirement to build these new monstrosities. While your example is interesting it's not a $ for $ win for Arlington. That $500M will be spread far and wide throughout North Texas.
Glad to see you blogging again -even though you as good an excuse not to be with the baby actually here now. Blessings,