On the weekend of August 24-26, players once again will be wearing nicknames on the back of their jerseys. ESPN has a preview. (The first one on the list is fantastic.)
Far too many of the Red Sox's nicknames (& some quotes) are duller than dishwater. BJ, JBJ, Evo, Work, Swi. Seriously? Look, when your last name is "Butler", "Butler" is NOT a nickname. (Mookie gets a pass, because Mookie!.)
Matt Barnes: "BARNACLES"
Andrew Benintendi: "BENNY"
Mookie Betts: "MOOKIE"
Xander Bogaerts: "BOGIE"
Jackie Bradley Jr.