Rookie watch
2015 was good for all five men who began the year as first-time managers:
Jeff Banister*
Rangers, 88-74
A.J.
Hinch
Astros, 86-76
Paul Molitor**
Twins, 83-79
Kevin Cash
Rays, 80-82
Chip Hale
D'backs, 79-83
*-BBWAA AL Manager of the Year
**-Sporting News AL Manager of the Year
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