On This Date In 2004: Red Sox Trade Nomar Garciaparra, Acquire Orlando Cabrera

Wednesday marks the 15th anniversary of one of the most shocking trades in Red Sox history.

With Boston amidst a tight wild card race, former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein made a bold move just prior to the 2004 MLB trade deadline, shipping beloved shortstop Nomar Garciaparra to the Chicago Cubs via a four-team deal.

Boston received Orlando Cabrera (Montreal Expos), Doug Mientkiewicz (Minnesota Twins) and Alex Gonzalez (Cubs) in return.

And the rest, they say, is history.

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Garciaparra spent eight seasons with the Sox, batting .323, earning two batting titles and making five appearances in the MLB All-Star Game during his time with Boston.