He was interviewed 12 times for managerial openings, and 12 times he was turned down.

Valentine was interviewed by the Milwaukee Brewers for their managerial opening in October 2010.

Yesterday, he learned that Cincinnati had asked for permission to speak with him about their managerial opening, and that the Mets had denied it.

Major league baseball has been urging clubs to consider minority candidates for managerial and front-office openings.

He was interviewed for the Mets managerial opening in November 2010.

There are five managerial openings, including the Mets' after yesterday's firing of Bobby Valentine.

The last managerial opening remaining for Francona was with the Chicago Cubs.

In October 2006, Quade was named one of the five finalists for the 2007 Chicago Cubs managerial opening.

Randolph has been interviewed for more than 10 managerial openings.

Randolph, the Yankees' bench coach, will meet with the Mets about their managerial opening.