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How many ex-Cubs, ex-Sox are in the playoffs? Lots

Here's a glance at the players and coaches in the American League and National League championship series with ties to Chicago's baseball teams:

New York Yankees

• Nick Swisher, OF (White Sox, 2008)

• Boone Logan, LHP (White Sox, 2006-08)

• Kerry Wood, RHP (Cubs, 1998-2008)

• Sergio Mitre, RHP (Cubs, 2003-05)

• Damaso Marte, LHP on DL (White Sox, 2002-05)

• Javier Vazquez, RHP inactive (White Sox, 2006-08)

• Tony Pena, bench coach (White Sox, 1997)

• Joe Girardi, manager (Cubs, 1989-92, 2000-02)

• Mike Harkey, bullpen coach (Cubs, 1988-93)

• Mick Kelleher, first base coach (Cubs, 1976-80)

Texas Rangers

• Andres Blanco, IF (Cubs, 2009)

• Brandon McCarthy, RHP on DL (White Sox, 2005-06)

• Gary Pettis, first base coach (Sox coach, 2001-02)

Philadelphia Phillies

• Ross Gload, 1B (Cubs, 2000; White Sox, 2004-06)

• Jose Contreras, RHP (White Sox, 2005-09)

• Greg Gross, batting coach Cubs, 1977-78)

• Davey Lopes, first base coach (Cubs, 1984-85, 1986)

• Pete Mackanin, bench coach (Cubs A coach, coord, 1985-87)

San Francisco Giants

• Mark DeRosa (injured, out for season) (Cubs, 2007-08)

• Mike Fontenot, INF (Cubs, 2005-10)

• Juan Uribe, INF (White Sox, 2004-08)

• Aaron Rowand, OF (White Sox, 2001-05)

• Andres Torres, OF (Cubs spring training 2008)

• Shawon Dunston, defensive staff (Cubs, 1985-95, 1997)

• Lee Smith, pitching coordinator staff (Cubs, 1980-87)

Former Cubs second baseman Mike Fontenot helped the San Francisco Giants advanced to the National League championship series. Associated Press