Jason Kanzler named Mariners manager
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Mariners have hired Jason Kanzler, 36, as their new manager, marking his first managerial role at any level.
- Kanzler previously served as the Chicago Cubs' director of player development for the past three seasons.
- He was selected over former Astros manager Joe Espada after a final round of in-person interviews at T-Mobile Park involving key Mariners officials.
- Kanzler is the 22nd manager in Mariners history and the third under president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto.
- He replaces Dan Wilson, who was dismissed following one of the Mariners' most disappointing seasons.
