ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The Texas Rangers Thursday put lefthanded pitcher John Rocker on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of giving him unconditional release. <br>
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Also, the Rangers won't exercise their 2003 contract option with catcher Bill Haselman. He's eligible to file for free agency next month. <br>
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Rocker was acquired from Cleveland last December. <br>
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He's 13-and-22 with 88 saves in 278 major league appearances with Atlanta, Cleveland, and Texas. <br>
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Haselman this year batted .246 with three homers and 18 RBI's in 69 games as Rangers backup catcher to Evan Rodriguez. <br>
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Haselman also played for Seattle, Boston, and Detroit in his ten-year major league career.
