On January 23, 1981, the Boston Red Sox trade one-time American League MVP Fred Lynn and pitcher Steve Renko to the California Angels for outfielder Joe Rudi and pitchers Frank Tanana and Jim Dorsey. Lynn will struggle in his first year with the Angels, batting only .219 in 76 games.

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1981 | Boston Red Sox | California Angels | Frank Tanana | Fred Lynn | January 23 | Jim Dorsey | Steve Renko