 Although Magglio Ordóñez was nearly traded to the Red Sox for Nomar Garciaparra, the deal fell through and Ordóñez left as a free agent to sign with the Tigers.The changes made an immediate impact on the team.In , the White Sox posted the best record in the major leagues for much of the year, before a late season slump saw the St. Louis Cardinals overtake them (100 wins vs. 99 wins).