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.