Where are the 2004 Boston Red Sox players now?

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Netflix's sports documentaries The comeback: 2004 Boston Red Soxwhich premiered on October 24, offers an electrifying retelling of the team's path to a World Series victory.

Die-hard Boston fans are familiar with the “Curse of the Bambino,” an 86-year losing streak in which the Red Sox tried to win the World Series between 1918 and 2004, but their biggest rivals, the New York Yankees, failed to win the American League Championship Series.

In 2004, the team's roster – which included David Ortiz, Curt Schilling, Kevin Millar, Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez – was stacked and the chemistry between them was undeniable.

“We were just a bunch of people, our team, just ballplayers,” Millar said on the show. “But we were like brothers, and that’s hard.”

The Red Sox had a chance at redemption when they faced the Yankees again in the 2004 ALCS. However, fans feared the curse would never be broken when the first three games went to New York. Then the incredible happened: The Red Sox became the first MLB team in history to overcome a three-game deficit and win.

“It felt like the greatest catharsis you could ever have,” former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said of his team defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2004 World Series.

So where are the 2004 Boston Red Sox players now? Here you can find out everything about the legendary champions.

David Ortiz

David Ortiz, affectionately known as “Big Papi,” was a phenomenal designated hitter for the Red Sox. He played 20 seasons of professional baseball – 14 of which were with Boston – before hanging up his bat in 2016. The Red Sox retired his number 34 jersey in 2017 and Ortiz was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.

Three years earlier, Ortiz nearly died when he was shot during a burglary attempt in his hometown of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, according to ESPN. He is now an MLB studio analyst for FOX Sports.

As for his personal life, Ortiz was married to Tiffany Ortiz from 2002 to 2023. The couple has two children together: daughter Alexandra and son D'Angelo. Ortiz also has a daughter named Jessica from a previous relationship.

Curt Schilling

Curt Schilling was a pitcher in the MLB for 20 seasons and is known for playing heroically in the 2004 World Series despite a tendon injury.

He retired in 2007 and then worked as a baseball analyst for ESPN. Schilling was later fired in 2016 after making anti-transgender comments The New York Times.

The former baseball player married his wife Shonda in 1992 and they have four children together: Gabriella, Garrison, Gehrig and Grant.

Manny Ramirez

Manny Ramirez, an outfielder and one of the greatest hitters in MLB history, played professional baseball for 19 seasons. After testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, he abruptly retired in 2011 rather than face a 100-game suspension. According to ESPN, it was his second-tier offense. Ramirez then played internationally in China and Japan.

Ramirez married his wife Juliana in 2001 and the couple had two children, sons Manny and Lucas. The former MLB player also has a son named Manuelito from a previous relationship.

Kevin Millar

Kevin Millar, known for being the “loud, funny guy” in the clubhouse, played primarily first base in the MLB for twelve seasons. He ended his career with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009. Millar is now hosting Intentional conversation – MLB Network’s longest-running talk show.

In 1999 Millar married Jeanna. Together they have four children: twins Kiley and Kashten, son Kanyon and daughter Karis.

Jason Varitek

Catcher Jason Varitek, nicknamed “Tek,” spent his entire 15-year MLB career with the Boston Red Sox. Today he is the team's game planning coordinator and catching coach.

Varitek was married to Karen Mullinax from 1996 to 2008. They have three daughters together, Ally, Kendall and Caroline. After his separation from Karen, he married Catherine Panagiotopoulos in 2011. Varitek and Catherine had a daughter, Liv, in 2012.

Tim Wakefield

Tim Wakefield was a pitcher in the MLB for 19 seasons – 17 of which he spent with the Red Sox. He was best known for his mastery of the knuckleball.

Wakefield died in October 2023 at the age of 57 after being diagnosed with cancer. His wife, Stacy Stover, died five months later after receiving a similar diagnosis. The couple is survived by their children Brianna and Trevor.

His teammates remembered the former pitcher on Netflix The comeback. “He just embodies what it means to wear this uniform. He was my friend,” Varitek said on the show.

Pedro Martínez

Starting pitcher Pedro Martinez played in the MLB for 18 seasons. In 2009 he ended his career with the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2015, Martinez was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Today he works as a studio analyst for TBS and the MLB Network.

Martinez has been married to his wife Carolina since 2005. He has four children – Pedro Martinez Jr., Enyol, Pedro Isaias and Nayla – from previous relationships.

Theo Epstein

At 28, Theo Epstein became the youngest general manager in baseball history. He was with the Boston Red Sox from 2003 to 2011 before joining the Chicago Cubs as president of baseball operations. There he helped lead the team to its first World Series in 108 years.

Epstein left the Cubs in 2020 and later became a consultant for the MLB. Today he is a partner and senior advisor to Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Red Sox.

In 2007, Epstein married his wife Marie Whitney. The couple shares two children, Jack and Andrew.

Dave Roberts

Dave “Doc” Roberts was an outfielder in the MLB for 10 seasons. He announced his retirement in 2009 after ending his playing career with the San Francisco Giants.

Roberts later joined the San Diego Padres coaching staff before becoming manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. His time with the team has been impressive as he has led the Dodgers to the postseason every year since he took over in 2016.

The former MLB player married his high school sweetheart, Tricia, in 1997. The couple has a son, Cole, and a daughter, Emmerson.

Johnny Damon

Johnny Damon, nicknamed “Nitro,” was an outfielder in the MLB for 18 seasons. After his time with the Red Sox, he played for the Yankees from 2006 to 2009. Damon retired in 2012 but briefly played for the Thailand national baseball team.

In 2021, the athlete was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Florida. According to the New York PostProsecutors agreed to drop the case after Damon completed a pretrial diversion program.

Damon was married to Angela Vannice from 1992 to 2002. Together they had twins Jackson and Madelyn. In 2004, Damon married Michelle Mangan. The couple has six children together: Devon, Danica, twins Dasha and Daliah, Dreanna and Dash.

Derek Lowe

Derek Lowe was a pitcher in the MLB for 17 seasons. He retired in 2013 and ended his career with the Texas Rangers.

Lowe was married to his first wife Trinka from 1998 to 2006 and they had two sons: Phillip and Tanner. After their separation, he married Carolyn Hughes in 2008.

Keith Foulke

Keith Foulke was a pitcher in the MLB for 11 seasons. He ended his playing career in 2008 with the Oakland Athletics.

Foulke has been married to his wife Mandy Whitted-Foulke since 1997. The couple had three sons: Kade, Kyler and Kasen.

Terry Francona

Terry Francona, affectionately known as “Tito,” was manager of the Boston Red Sox from 2004 to 2011. He then spent a decade managing the Cleveland Guardians and is currently the head coach of the Cincinnati Reds.

In 1982 Francona married Jacque Lang. The couple, who divorced after nearly 30 years together, have four children together: Leah, Jamie, Alyssa and Nicholas.

Nomar Garciappara

Nomar Garciappara played as an infielder in the MLB for 14 seasons. Famously, he was traded from the Red Sox to the Chicago Cubs shortly before the deadline in 2004. According to ESPN, Garciappara fulfilled his “dream” of retiring as a Red Sox player after signing a one-day contract with Boston in 2010.

The former shortstop has had a successful career as a sports analyst. He currently works for SportsNet LA.

Garciappara married US soccer icon Mia Hamm in 2003. The couple has twin daughters Grace Isabella and Ava Caroline and a son named Garrett Anthony.