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Sources: Rangers interview 2 more candidates for managerial job, including interim skipper Don Wakamatsu

The Texas Rangers are now up to eight candidates interviewed for their managerial opening.

Sources told SportsDay's Gerry Fraley that interim manager Don Wakamatsu and Philadelphia third base coach Dusty Wathan were interviewed for the Rangers' manager job Tuesday.

Sources indicate Rangers interview interim manager Don Wakamatsu and Philadelphia coach Dusty Wathan today. Have interviewed eight candidates for managerial opening to date.

The six candidates known to have previously interviewed for the job: Joe Espada, Joe Girardi, Brandon Hyde, Jayce Tingler, David Bell and Rocco Baldelli.

MLB Network reported its analyst Mark DeRosa, who played with the Rangers during a 16-year major league career, declined an invitation to interview for the position.