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O's zeroing in on Showalter

Published Jul. 5, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

Ken Rosenthal

The Baltimore Orioles on Monday spoke with former major-league manager Buck Showalter and are zeroing in on him as their choice to become manager.

According to sources, Showalter is "very intrigued" with the Baltimore job and that the O's would want him to take the reins of the team immediately.

Showalter's a former manager for the Yankees, Diamondbacks and Rangers.

The O's also have interviewed Eric Wedge (twice) and Rick Dempsey.

Dave Trembley was fired a month ago, less than two months into his third full season as manager.

Juan Samuel's serving as interim manager, as the Orioles are currently 25-57, the worst record in the majors.

Wedge managed the Cleveland Indians from 2002-09. Dempsey's a former Orioles player and coach.

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