When looking back at some of the most surprising trades in Chicago Cubs history, you can’t help but think about the one that netted them future Hall of Fame shortstop, Nomar Garciaparra from the Boston Red Sox.
I personally wasn’t sure how to feel about the deal when it went down, only because I was shocked at the fact that they somehow managed to reel in one of the best defensive players aside from Derek Jeter.
But when looking at the rest of the players involved, one man later from an underdog, to fan favorite.