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Lastly, the storied rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and White Sox bore significant fruit in terms of player trades. A notable example is the 1992 trade involving Sammy Sosa and George Bell. While Bell underperformed for the White Sox, Sosa blossomed into a franchise cornerstone for the Cubs.
This transaction not only redefined team narratives but brought deep reflections on the White Sox's short-sightedness in letting go of a player who would later become an icon and a source of power within the league.