On the heels of an NLCS appearance the fall prior, the Chicago Cubs had their eyes set on a return to the postseason in 2004. After a 47-40 first half, general manager Jim Hendry looked for an upgrade at shortstop – and found one in former Rookie of the Year and five-time All-Star Nomar Garciaparra.
Chicago acquired Garciaparra in a four-team deal that included the Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos and Minnesota Twins. Here’s how it broke down:
- Boston traded Garciaparra and Matt Murton (yes, that Matt Murton) to Chicago.