The Mariners are preparing to interview seven candidates to fill their managerial vacancy this offseason. Former Seattle infielder Joey Cora is among those who are getting a shot for the job. Also on the list are Diamondbacks' third base coach Chip Hale, Red Sox' third base coach DeMarlo Hale, Cardinals' third base coach Jose Oquendo, Triple-A manager Randy Ready and Athletics' bench coach Don Wakamtsu.