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Brad Ausmus has not managed in the minors or the majors but was the manager of Team Israel in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

(AP File Photo)

Former Detroit Tigers catcher Brad Ausmus interviewed Monday for the team's open managerial position.

"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with Dave and his staff," Ausmus told MLive.com via text message. "I enjoyed the discussion and thought it went well."

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski confirmed that Ausmus is the third candidate to interview for the position.

"He interviewed today and presented himself well," Dombrowski said.

Ausmus has not managed in the majors or the minors. He did manage Team Israel in the qualifying tournament for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Ausmus interviewed earlier this month to be manager of the Washington Nationals, but the Nationals have reportedly settled on Matt Williams instead.

Ausmus played three of his 18 seasons in the majors with the Tigers. He won three Gold Gloves in his career and was an All-Star for the Tigers in 1999.

The Tigers interviewed hitting coach Lloyd McClendon and Los Angeles Dodgers third-base coach Tim Wallach late last week.

that the Tigers planned to interview Ausmus, a special assistant for the San Diego Padres, as well as Padres bench coach Rick Renteria. MLive.com learned Sunday that

on Sunday.

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