Gillick says Mariners won't pursue Baker

SEATTLE (AP) -- Mariners general manager Pat Gillick said on Wednesday night that the team has no plans to pursue Dusty Baker for its vacant managerial job.

"No, we're not interested," Gillick said, who declined to elaborate.

There has been widespread speculation that Baker would be an attractive candidate for Seattle. The San Francisco Giants announced Wednesday that Baker wouldn't return as their manager next season.

On Tuesday, Gillick announced that the Mariners have selected four finalists: former Chicago Cubs manager Jim Riggleman, former Colorado manager Buddy Bell, Arizona bench coach Bob Melvin and Baltimore bench coach Sam Perlozzo.

The Seattle job opened when Lou Piniella asked to be released from his contract after 10 seasons, citing a desire to be closer to his family in Florida. He was introduced as Tampa Bay's new manager last month.

 

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