Transactions



BASEBALL

American League

TEXAS RANGERS—Exercised their 2009 option on INF Hank Blalock.

National League

ATLANTA BRAVES—Named Dominic Chiti special assistant to the general manager.

HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with RHP LaTroy Hawkins on a one-year contract and RHP Chia-Jen Lo on a minor league contract.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Named Bill Castro pitching coach.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Named Benny Looper assistant general manager, player personnel; Chuck LaMar assistant general man...

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