McKeon says he'll retire at end of season

MIAMI (AP) — Hours after Florida Marlins manager Jack McKeon said he'll retire at the end of the season, Ozzie Guillen said he was leaving the Chicago White Sox.

The two announcements heightened speculation Guillen might be bound for the Marlins, where he was McKeon's third-base coach with the 2003 World Series champions.

Marlins officials didn't return phone calls seeking comment, and McKeon was coy about the possible hiring of Guillen.

"I like Ozzie," McKeon said. "I think he's a very, very intelligent manager. He was a smart player. He's a good man. I like him."

With a smile, McKeon added, "I'm going to have to like him, right?"

Guillen was released from …