6/23 15:03: Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports tweets,

“Sources: #Marlins “moving fast,” trying to interview Bobby V as quickly as possible. Other external, internal candidates in mix.”

6/23 12:03: Valentine confirmed that he has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Baltimore Orioles managerial job.

“I am honored and flattered that the Orioles reached out with this potential opportunity, but at this time in my career, I feel I should direct my energies in another direction,” Valentine said.

Valentine is likely the top candidate for the Marlins open managerial position.

Information from Tim Kurkjian of ESPN The Magazine was used in this article.

6/23 09:18: A couple baseball writers think Bobby Valentine could be the next manager of the Florida Marlins.

Ed Price of Fanhouse says that there is a belief in the game that the Marlins have a deal with Bobby Valentine to succeed ousted manager Fredi Gonzalez.

Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports agrees with Price and suggests that Valentine could be the next manager of the Marlins.

Bobby Valentine interviewed with the Baltimore Orioles earlier this month for their open manager’s job. Valentine, known for his distinct personality, managed the Texas Rangers and the New York Mets. He took the Mets to the World Series in 2000 where they lost to the Yankees in 5 games.