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 prove the last event SYDTKO attended, his position on the team was still unclear as of an interview he gave on 13 July, before his retirement from professional play some time afterwards. On 19 May 2012, Crumbzz left Curse and joined Team Dignitas, while Counter Logic Gaming's Brandon "Saintvicious" DiMarco joined Team Curse as Crumbzz' replacement. In June 2012, Curse picked up Jonathan "Westrice" Nguyen, as Pobelter was too young to move into the team's new gaming house. In August, Curse won MLG Raleigh 2012, beating Team Dignitas, but both teams were disqualified by for violating MLG's Official Pro Circuit