Rocker sent to minors by Rangers

ARLINGTON - John Rocker and his troubled career are headed to the minor leagues. <br> <br> The left-hander was optioned to the minors early Wednesday, hours after he blew a save for the Texas Rangers in the tenth inning against the Anaheim Angels. <br> <br> Rocker&#39;s agent, Joe Sambito, ``It&#39;s a disappointment for him.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> Sambito said it would be premature to comment further because there was too much going on. <br> <br> Rocker, whose crude remarks about minorities in 1999 led to a suspension and set off a nationwide debate, was sent to the Rangers&#39; AAA Oklahoma farm club. He had 72 hours to accept the assignment. <br> <br> Rocker is 0-1 with a 9.53 ERA and one save in six relief appearances with Texas this season. He has blown two of his three save opportunities.