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)