1.   The Tampa Bay Devil Rays conducted their first interview of a managerial candidate last week.

2.   Besides Kennedy, other possible managerial candidates include Chris Chambliss, Willie Randolph, Davey Lopes and Mike Hargrove.

3.   But it could well be worth it if it brings another bright young managerial candidate into their fold.

4.   General manager Sandy Alderson still has not scheduled any interviews for managerial candidates and may not start next week, as predicted.

5.   He recently said, however, that his managerial candidate must have either extensive major league experience as a manager or a player.

6.   He grew up there, his parents still live there, and his father is a managerial candidate, now more than ever, to say the least.

7.   He would be a prime managerial candidate if only he were willing to tolerate a minor-league apprenticeship.

8.   Help wanted The Tampa Bay Devil Rays finally got around to interviewing managerial candidates.

9.   In addition to preparing players for the major leagues, the Fall League may be a stepping-stone for some managerial candidates.

10.   It is just assumed that being a pitcher makes one an unlikely managerial candidate.