Texas Rangers designated hitter Lance Berkman told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Dallas Morning News Tuesday that he is not looking forward to the team's first trip to Wrigley Field since 2002, calling the historic ballpark "one of the worst" in the league. "It's one of the worst places in baseball for, well, just about anything," Berkman said.
"I really don't like it. I read where they got approval for some more upgrades. Count me in the group of people extremely happy to see that. I guess I'm just spoiled."
The Cubs and the city of Chicago announced Monday that they have reached an agreement worth $500 million to overhaul Wrigley Field. The second-oldest ballpark in the Major Leagues has been in existance since 1914 and was the last stadium to include lights for night games in 1988.
Berkman has a .215 batting average spanning 289 at-bats in 177 games at Wrigley Field. Spending the majority of the season in the designated hitter role, Berkman may see limited action in the Rangers series at Chicago due to National League rules not allowing the DH position.
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