Bill Mueller, 3B

With the Cubs: Bill Mueller hit .295 in 70 games with the Cubs in 2001, and then was traded with cash to the Giants Sept. 4, 2002.

With the Red Sox: After the Red Sox signed Mueller in 2003, he had a career year, winning the batting title (.324), hitting 19 homers, and driving in 85 runs. He played sterling defense at third but never won a Gold Glove. He hit .429 and doubled in each of the first three games of the 2004 World Series against the Cardinals.