Cubs Farm Director Jason Kanzler Is Getting Along Pretty Far in the Process for the Mariners' Managerial Gig - Bleacher Nation
The Mariners are meeting at least two candidates in Seattle as they seek a replacement after dismissing Dan Wilson, with Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler in the mix.
- On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners are conducting in-person interviews with manager finalists Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler at T-Mobile Park, meeting with ownership, front office executives, and coaching staff retained for 2027.
- Following the dismissal of Dan Wilson, the Mariners narrowed their search from an initial list of 30–40 candidates after former Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli withdrew from consideration on Sunday.
- Espada managed the Houston Astros for three seasons with a 256–229 record and two division titles, while Chicago Cubs director of player development Kanzler coached alongside him during the 2022 World Series but has no managerial experience.
- The Mariners were "very impressed" with both finalists during early-round interviews, a source said, and the club tentatively plans to name a new manager by the end of the week.
- Although the Mariners remain open to interviewing candidates from the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers after the World Series concludes, their initial search encompassed dozens of conversations across 30–40 potential candidates.
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Cubs Farm Director Jason Kanzler is Getting Along Pretty Far in the Process for the Mariners' Managerial Gig - Bleacher Nation
While one important member of the Cubs hitter development group stays (John Mallee), another is moving along with the process of a potential departure. Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler has been mentioned as a candidate for the open Mariners managerial gig, and now he’s going for an in-person interview: Sources: The Mariners are bringing in Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler to Seattle this week for in-person interviews for their managerial vacancy. P…
Seattle Marines will interview Puerto Rican Joe Espada, former Houston Astro leader, this week as part of the process of selecting his new manager, MLB.com reported Monday.
Mariners To Interview 2 New Manager Candidates
The Seattle Mariners are looking for a new manager to replace the dismissed Dan Wilson. With that in mind, they’ve got at least two new candidates. MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer reported the news Monday night of the new interviews on their way for Seattle. Mariners’ 2 New Manager Candidates Kramer reports that the Mariners are going […]
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