Bob Geren knows a thing or two about managing a professional baseball team in the Bay Area.
The 58-year-old was the skipper for the A’s from 2007-11 before he was succeeded by Bob Melvin.
Now, the Giants have interviewed Geren for the team’s managerial vacancy, The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly reported.
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Former Phillies manager Gabe Kapler and Astros bench coach Joe Espada have been reported to be finalists for the position, although there has been nothing official said from the Giants’ front office.