10/2 Melvin in town

Cubs GM Jim Hendry will interview former Mariners and Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin this weekend in Houston, according to the Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) newspaper. Hendry had talked to Melvin when he interviewed managers prior to the 2003 season. The Cubs hired Dusty Baker at that time. Melvin managed the Mariners from 2003-04, compiling a 156-168 record. He finished second in the American League West in ’03. He joined the Diamondbacks in 2005 and in five seasons was 337-340, finishing first in ’07 and second in ’05 and ’08. He was let go in 2009 after the team got off to a 12-17 start. So far, Hendry has talked to former Indians manager Eric Wedge and Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, who managed the Cubs’ Triple-A Iowa team.

The Cubs are 23-12 under Mike Quade, second-best record in the Major Leagues since Aug. 23. Only the Phillies have a better mark at 26-11.

– Carrie Muskat