This Can Work!

The overall performance of managers recently hired despite a lack of previous experience suggests that success is possible for the rookie White Sox manager

• A.J. HINCH, Diamondbacks (2009--10)

Hired for his "organizational advocacy" in '09; fired 14 months later for his underwhelming 89--123 record.

• LARRY DIERKER, Astros (1997--2001)

Left the broadcast both to lead his former team to division titles in four of five seasons.

• BOB BRENLY, Diamondbacks (2001--04)

Rookie manager during Arizona's '01 title run; fired in the middle of club's franchise-worst 51--111 '04 finish.

• BUCK MARTINEZ, Blue Jays (2001--02)

Spent 17 years as a big league catcher; lasted less than a year and a half as skipper, going 100--115.