Rocker plans to report to minors this time

DALLAS - John Rocker is reporting to the minor leagues. <br> <br> Unlike last month, when Rocker worked with a private instructor rather than go to Triple-A Oklahoma, the left-handed reliever will join the Texas Rangers&#39; top farm club, probably in time for tomorrow&#39;s game against Sacramento. <br> <br> That&#39;s according to his agent, Joe Sambito. <br> <br> Sambito told The Associated Press Thursday, ``John&#39;s going to report. He understands there are things he needs to work on, and he intends to do just that. His attitude is good. He&#39;s intent on improving and he&#39;s confident that he can do that.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> The Rangers demoted Rocker again Tuesday because of continued poor pitching, primarily against left-handed hitters. He has until Friday to report; otherwise, he could be put on the suspended list by the team. <br> <br> Rangers G.M. John Hart didn&#39;t return phone messages Thursday, but team officials made it clear earlier this week that Rocker would be expected to go to the Pacific Coast League.

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