SURPRISE, Ariz. - Can you imagine picking up a one-pound hot dog that's nearly two feet long, let alone eating the entire thing in one sitting?
Well, Texas Rangers fans can give it a try. For $26, fans at the new Captain Morgan Club in center field and at several concession stands at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington can attempt to clog arteries with not only the large dog, but a slew of toppings.
By the time you add shredded cheese, chili, sautéed onions and fries, the entire plate could weigh two pounds. And it's likely to add more than that to your waist line.
"I don't know how many calories are in this thing, but it's got to be 2,000 or 3,000," said Casey Rapp, operations manager for Sportsservice, which handles concessions at the park.
It's called the "Champion Dog" in the restaurant and served on a cutting board. The waiter or waitress can even cut it into smaller pieces to share with friends. At the concession stands, it's known as the "Boomstick," in honor of Nelson Cruz. And for fans purchasing it there, a hefty carrier complete with handles is made available so it can be transported to any seating area.
"We did a half-pound hot dog during the World Series and wanted to top it," Rapp said. "Our company had to have the hot dog made special and we had to find a local bakery to make the bun. The bun is like a loaf of bread just to hold this thing."
So sports and health blogs around the country are going nuts this week over this two-foot long dog your 2-time AL Champion Texas Rangers will start slingin' this year, like it's some big surprise or something. They just don't get it. That's what we do down here. We're winners. If it's NBA titles, AL pennants, St. Patrick's Day parades, or culinary length. This town will shove a big swingin' champion dog right in your face and get that trophy every time. Get outta here Boston, cause Titletown USA is due south, where that big D in Dallas means big dreams, big dongs, and big dogs every time.
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