The Mariners will interview former Astros manager Cecil Cooper, according to ESPN Seattle. Cooper was 171-170 in his time with the Astros, and did lead the Astros to a 86-75 record in 2008, but finished in third place behind the Cubs and Cardinals.
The Mariners are considering a wide range of candidates. Most of them are from the list of usual suspects being thrown around - Eric Wedge and John Gibbons, - but they will also interview Bobby Valentine as well.