1976 Boston Red Sox season

The Red Sox did not come close to repeating the previous year's success.

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.

"[12] The Red Sox' beloved owner, Tom Yawkey, died of leukemia in July.

[13] Manager Darrell Johnson was fired shortly thereafter, and replaced by coach Don Zimmer.

Source:[17] Infielders Coaches Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging average Source:[13] Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts Source:[14] Source:[18] Source:[18] Source:[18] † The Pawtucket Red Sox were known as the Rhode Island Red Sox during the 1976 season.