When Chris Sale joined Boston last week, he became one of the few stars to ever play for the White Sox and Red Sox. The All-Star left-hander was traded from Chicago for four minor leaguers from Boston, including the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball, Yoan Moncada.

Now that Sale has officially moved from White to the Red Sox, here’s an All-Star list of players who were members of both the pale hose and the Beantown team that once traded Babe Ruth.

Catcher: Carlton Fisk

His most memorable moments were for the Red Sox, most notably the home run he hit to keep in good territory to win Game 6 of the 1975 World Series against Cincinnati.

First baseman: Steve Lyons

While he was always respected as a versatile player, his most famous moment came from a poor wardrobe decision.

Second Base: Orlando Cabrera

Primarily a second baseman, the guy known as “O” would have little trouble giving that position up to his fellow Hall of Fame double-player.

Shortstop: Luis Aparichio

After earning a stellar Hall of Fame career with Chicago, the exciting leadoff hitter spent a season with Boston.

Third baseman: Deron Johnson

Not surprisingly, given the many teams the slugger played for, Johnson spent time in the American League with Boston and Chicago.

Left field: Jose Canseco

The first player to steal forty bases and hit forty home runs in the same season, Canseco would make headlines with Madonna and her book. juice.

Center field: Mike Cameron

The speedy, powerful veteran was traded numerous times, including one involving Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr.

Right field: Ellis Burks

Productive wherever he went, Burks did most of his damage with Boston and Colorado.

DBD: AJ Pierzinski

He was a great catcher, so he and Fisk should share the duties behind the plate and at DH.

Starting pitcher: Tom Seaver

Obviously being inducted into Cooperstown as the New York Met, Tom Terrific spent several seasons with the Red Sox and White Sox.

Starting pitcher: Wilbur Wood

The oft-used lefty pitcher made a name for himself in Chicago, where he once started both games of a doubleheader.

Relief pitcher: Ken Brett

The older brother of Hall of Famer George Brett was a highly respected pitcher in his own right.

Closer: Sparky Lyle

Yankees fans claim him as their own, but the fact remains that Lyle was a fixture in several bullpens during his impressive career.

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