The 1976 Boston Red Sox season was the 76th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. The Boston Red Sox, Red Sox finished third in the American League East with a record of 83 wins and 79 losses, games behind the 1976 New York Yankees season, New York Yankees, who went on to win the AL championship.

Offseason

* November 17, 1975: Juan Beniquez and Steve Barr were traded by the Red Sox to the Texas Rangers for pitcher Ferguson Jenkins. * December 12, 1975: Roger Moret was traded by the Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves for Tom House. * February 15, 1976: Gene Michael was signed as a free agent by the Red Sox.Gene Michael page at Baseball Reference
/ref> * March 3, 1976: Dick Drago was traded by the Red Sox to the California Angels for John Balaz, Dick Sharon, and Dave Machemer.

Regular season

Highlights

The Red Sox did not come close to repeating the previous year's success. An off-season contract dispute with Fred Lynn was a distraction. In early May, a brawl with the New York Yankees led to a shoulder injury for Bill Lee (left-handed pitcher), Bill Lee, one of their best pitchers and a 17-game winner in 1975; Lee would be out until mid-1977, and his loss was keenly felt. On June 15, Oakland Athletics owner Charlie Finley attempted to sell left fielder Joe Rudi and relief pitcher Rollie Fingers to the Red Sox for $1 million each, and starting pitcher Vida Blue to the New York Yankees for $1.5 million. Three days later, Commissioner of Baseball Bowie Kuhn voided the transactions, citing "the best interests of baseball." The Red Sox' beloved owner, Tom Yawkey, died of leukemia in July. Manager Darrell Johnson was fired shortly thereafter, and replaced by coach Don Zimmer. Overall, it was a disappointing season for a talented but underachieving team.

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Notable transactions

* April 7, 1976: Diego Seguí was released by the Red Sox. * May 4, 1976: Gene Michael was released by the Red Sox. * June 3, 1976: Bernie Carbo was traded by the Red Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers for Bobby Darwin and Tom Murphy (pitcher), Tom Murphy. * June 8, 1976: Wade Boggs was drafted by the Red Sox in the 7th round of the 1976 Major League Baseball Draft. Player signed June 10, 1976.

Opening Day lineup

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Roster

Statistical leaders

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Batting

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Pitching

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Awards and honors

* Dwight Evans (Baseball), Dwight Evans – Rawlings Gold Glove Award, Gold Glove Award (OF) * Luis Tiant – Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award, AL Player of the Month (August) ;1976 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, All-Star Game * Carlton Fisk, reserve C * Fred Lynn, starting CF * Luis Tiant, reserve P * Carl Yastrzemski, reserve OF

Farm system

The Pawtucket Red Sox were known as the Rhode Island Red Sox during the 1976 season.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Winston-Salem, Elmira
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Notes

References

External links

1976 Boston Red Sox team page at Baseball Reference1976 Boston Red Sox season at baseball-almanac.com
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