My list of the top 10 local Dallas rock songs

When I think about my favorite part of the summer, attending baseball games at Rangers Ballpark tops my list. Not far behind, though, is supporting local Dallas rock music.

I've had the pleasure of attending a ton of shows over the years. I'll always enjoy the memories of a summer night filled with the sounds of non-commercial rock music in the friendly confines of places such as Curtain Club, House of Blues and Club Clearview, to name a few.

Since I live in Kansas City, it's difficult to keep up with the local Dallas music scene as much as I'd like. However, in my 10 or so years of hearing bands with Dallas ties, these are my 10 favorite songs:

Happy Super Bowl Sunday

Happy Super Bowl Sunday from the Gametime in Arlington blog. Super Bowl XLVI is set to take place in a little less than five hours between the Giants and Patriots.

My prediction: Giants 27, Patriots 24.

Sad story: Josh Hamilton suffers second relapse (A reaction)

When "Josh Hamilton" became a trending topic on Twitter a few days ago, my mind started wandering. Did he and the Texas Rangers work out a new contract before Spring Training, per his preference? Did he get hurt in a freak accident and tear an ACL or something?

Unfortunately, it was worse.

Hamilton suffered his second relapse with alcohol in the past three years when he went out to Sherlock's in Dallas on Monday, Jan. 30.

Prince Fielder out of the picture in Texas - and that's a good thing

OK, fine, I'll admit it: I went to bed numerous nights in the past week dreaming of a Texas Rangers 2012 opening day lineup with super slugger Prince Fielder in the middle of it. With Fielder's presence, the Rangers would have boasted one of the best lineups of all-time.

As it turns out, Fielder won't be joining the two-time defending American League champions, instead opting to sign with the Detroit Tigers. Prince Fielder won't ever wear a Rangers uniform. And, the way I see it, that's a good thing.

What should Rangers do about Prince Fielder?

Now that Yu Darvish will be officially part of the payroll for the next six years, the attention of the Texas Rangers and their offseason plans turns to the possibility of signing free agent first baseman Prince Fielder.

Is it possible? Sure. Probable? Likely not.

Yu Darvish officially signs with Texas: What will rotation look like?

The final tally is in: $111.7 million.

That's how much the Texas Rangers spent ($51.7 million negotiating fee, $60 million contract over six years) on 25-year-old Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish. The Rangers made it official on Wednesday, inking Darvish a mere 30 minutes before the 4 p.m. deadline. It was widely assumed that Texas and Darvish would reach an agreement.