Oct 09, 2006 7:56 PM EST

Yankees first-base coach Tony Pena said by telephone on Sunday that he is interested in managing the Nationals.

Pena was one of the first names mentioned as a managerial candidate after it was reported that Frank Robinson wouldn't be asked back to manage the Nationals in 2007.

"I've heard a lot of rumors, but they have not contacted me yet. I just need to wait," Pena said.

Via MLB.com