Early Career
Tudor debuted with the Red Sox on August 16, 1979. He shuffled between the majors and minors for the next three seasons, before finally establishing himself as a regular member of the rotation in 1982, going 13-10 with a 3.63 ERA. After going 13-12 the following season, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for designated hitter Mike Easler. After one year in Pittsburgh, in which he was 12-11 with a 3.27 ERA, he was sent to St. Louis as part of a deal for veteran outfielder George Hendrick. The Pirates received a career minor leaguer in the deal and also sent catcher Brian Harper to St. Louis.
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