Former Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek is the latest name linked to the Seattle Mariners’ managerial opening.
Varitek, 43, recently interviewed for the position, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Varitek is currently working for the Red Sox as a special assistant to the general manager.
Dipoto is believed to be working from a group of five finalists in a search to replace Lloyd McClendon, who was fired Oct. 9 with one year remaining on his contract.
The candidates, in addition to Varitek, are believed to include Angels special assistant Tim Bogar, Triple-A Reno manager Phil Nevin and Tampa Bay third-base coach Charlie Montoyo.
Bogar is generally viewed as the favorite.
Varitek began his professional career as the Mariners’ first-round pick in 1994, but he had yet to reach the majors when traded on July 31, 1997 to Boston with pitcher Derek Lowe for reliever Heathcliff Slocum.
The Red Sox promoted Varitek to the majors in September 1997, and he spent 15 years with the club before retiring in 2011. He was an All-Star on three occasions and won a Gold Glove in 2005 for defensive excellence.
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