SAN DIEGO (AP) - Dusty Baker will interview for the San Diego Padres' vacant manager's job on Monday, general manager Kevin Towers said Wednesday night.
Baker, who has managed the Giants and Cubs, will be the first former manager to interview for the job vacated when Bruce Bochy took a more secure deal with the Giants after 12 seasons as the Padres' manager.
Baker's contract was not renewed after four seasons with the Cubs, who finished 66-96 this season - the worst record in the National League. He managed the Giants from 1993-2002.
The Padres interviewed Angels pitching coach Bud Black on Wednesday. Black, who lives in the area and pitched at San Diego State, is considered one of the leading candidates.
St. Louis Cardinals third base coach Jose Oquendo interviewed on Tuesday. Trey Hillman, manager of the Japanese team Nippon Ham Fighters, is due to interview on Thursday, Giants coach Ron Wotus on Friday and former Dodgers hitting coach Tim Wallach on Saturday.