Florida Marlins see Tony Pena as a Managerial Candidate

Last updated: 09/15/10 at 14:58 PST by Allan Teruel

MLB.com's Joe Frisaro says New York Yankees' bench coach, Tony Pena, is a serious candidate for the vacant Florida Marlins managerial position. Pena, 53, has had big league experience by managing the Kansas City Royals during parts of the 2002-2005 season. In 2003, he was named the American League Manager of the Year.

The team will explore several possibilities before selecting their next manager. Other candidates that could take over the Marlins' job include San Diego Padres bench coach Ted Simmons and interim manager Edwin Rodriguez.

The Marlins fired manager Fredi Gonzalez in June. It was almost certain at the time that Bobby Valentine was going to take over the club, but the job for the remainder of the season eventually went to to Rodriguez.

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