Seattle ? Dusty Baker is not “the right fit” for the Seattle Mariners, general manager Pat Gillick explained Thursday.

“We think Dusty is a fine manager, but we’ve been through our interview process,” Gillick said.

After Lou Piniella left, there was speculation Seattle would pursue Baker as his successor. When the San Francisco Giants said Wednesday that Baker wouldn’t return next season, it seemed the race was on.

Gillick shot it down fast, though, saying Wednesday night the Mariners weren’t interested. He expanded on it Thursday.

“We’re looking for someone we feel is a good baseball person, a good communicator and a good motivator,” Gillick said.

The Seattle finalists include former Chicago Cubs manager Jim Riggleman, former Colorado boss Buddy Bell, Arizona bench coach Bob Melvin and Baltimore bench coach Sam Perlozzo.