The Boston Red Sox are bringing back former general manager Theo Epstein.
The 50-year-old served as the general manager and vice president of the Red Sox for nine seasons from 2002-10, helping guide the franchise to a pair of World Series titles.
Epstein was credited with making the bold decision to deal All-Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra at the 2004 trade deadline, a move that eventually played a part in the team winning the championship that season.
Boston won another World Series in 2007, but it was the 2004 team that is most remembered by Red Sox Nation as that group broke the “Curse of the Bambino.”