Rangers put Rocker on release waivers

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The Texas Rangers Thursday put lefthanded pitcher John Rocker on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of giving him unconditional release. <br> <br> Also, the Rangers won&#39;t exercise their 2003 contract option with catcher Bill Haselman. He&#39;s eligible to file for free agency next month. <br> <br> Rocker was acquired from Cleveland last December. <br> <br> He&#39;s 13-and-22 with 88 saves in 278 major league appearances with Atlanta, Cleveland, and Texas. <br> <br> Haselman this year batted .246 with three homers and 18 RBI&#39;s in 69 games as Rangers backup catcher to Evan Rodriguez. <br> <br> Haselman also played for Seattle, Boston, and Detroit in his ten-year major league career.

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