Jason Varitek was reportedly a candidate when the Giants were hiring for a manager last month.
San Francisco ended up hiring Bob Melvin for the job, but Varitek said his contact with the Giants was a good experience.
“It was short, but it was good. It was a good conversation,” Varitek said Friday on the red carpet at the Pedro Martinez Foundation gala.
Varitek signed a three-year contract with the Red Sox last year. His role with the Red Sox is game planning coordinator and catching coach.
The Red Sox gave Varitek permission to interview with the Giants, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe.