Dan Shaughnessy
Epstein's exit is latest sign of chaos
It was a seismic event when Theo Epstein quit in 2005. This time, his departure is lost in the mix as the Red Sox go from freefall to nuclear fallout.
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Theo Epstein was just 28 when he started as GM in 2002, at that point making him youngest GM in baseball history.
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Epstein spent Thanksgiving at the Arizona home of Curt Schilling in 2003, and convinced the pitcher to accept a trade to Boston.
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Perhaps Epstein's biggest gamble was trading disgruntled All-Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra at the 2004 trading deadline.
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After the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004, Epstein celebrated at the victory parade in Boston.
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In December 2006, Epstein made a splash when he signed Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to a six-year deal.
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Epstein also liked to have fun off the field, shown here playing guitar at a Jimmy Fund benefit in 2003.
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This season unraveled in September as the team missed the playoffs, paving the way for the departures of Epstein and manager Terry Francona.
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