A source close to AOL FanHouse (via John Hickey), former Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has declined an interview for the vacant Chicago Cubs managerial job. The source said Gonzalez told the Cubs thanks, but no thanks.

It’s widely believed that Gonzalez is the front-runner for the soon-to-be vacant Atlanta Braves opening. Gonzalez was the third base coach under Bobby Cox, and Cox will be retiring after the season.

Ryne Sandberg and former Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge have already interviewed for the Cubs’ position. Interim manager Mike Quade is an option, and the Cubs may go after New York Yankees’ manager Joe Girardi when his contract expires after the season.

GM Jim Hendry said he would like to have a new manager in place by the time the Cubs hold their organizational meetings in November.