Theo Epstein appointed Epstein to replace interim general manager (GM) Mike Port. Epstein is credited with initiating the trade of Nomar Garciaparra and making key contract acquisitions including those of Kevin Millar and Curt Schilling during his first tenure as Red Sox GM. The new players were regarded as instrumental in breaking the so-called "Curse of the Bambino" when the Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2004 World Series. It was the Red Sox' first World Series championship since 1918, ending what remains the third longest championship drought in the history of any Major League team, after the Chicago
Team Curse ten team league. Curse Academy were given an automatic seed into the tournament and a first round bye as a result of their participation in the Promotion Tournament. On 24 September, Kevin "Hauntzer" Yarnell was announced as the team's newest member and Cris' replacement. Impactful also parted ways with the team at some point before 28 September, when David "Cop" Roberson joined the team in his place. On 12 December 2014, after victories against compLexity.White and Team Coast, Curse Academy beat Team Fusion to secure entry into the 2015 Spring Split of the NA LCS On 8 January 2015, due