Drew Athans

Drew is a PhD chemist, husband, and father who has been a diehard Boston Red Sox fan his entire life. A born-and-raised native of New England, he's lived in the Midwest since 2014 but still follows all of the Boston teams passionately. When he's not coaching baseball and softball, he's writing. He's the author of two books about the Boston Red Sox, A Win For Every Stitch and Consistently Inconsistent, both of which can be found on Amazon.

BOSTON, MA - JULY 16: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during an intrasquad game during a summer camp workout before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 16, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Andrew Benintendi’s make or break season is off to a horrible start

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BOSTON, MA - JULY 17: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox warms up on deck during an intrasquad game during a summer camp workout before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 17, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

My 2020 Boston Red Sox season preview and predictions

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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 11: Ryan Weber #65 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the tenth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on August 11, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Red Sox fans, media need a reality check on Ryan Weber

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Ryan Brasier #70 of the Boston Red Sox throws against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 25, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Red Sox shortened 2020 season could make or break some careers

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BOSTON - 1918: The top officials of the Boston Red Sox, Ed Barrow, left, and Harry Frazee, seated center, talk with Babe Ruth, center top, and Stuffy McInnis about the upcoming baseball season in 1918. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox most controversial figures: Harry Frazee

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Umpire Ronald Kulpa (R) ejects Boston Red Sox Carl Everett (L) from the game in the second inning of their inter-league match with the New York Mets 15 July 2000 in Boston, Massachusetts. Everett was tossed for arguing about being out of the batters box. AFP PHOTO/Mark E. JOHNSON (Photo by Mark E. JOHNSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read MARK E. JOHNSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox most controversial figures: Carl Everett

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CLEVELAND - 1956: (l to r) Outfielder Ted Williams and manager Pinky Higgins of the Boston Red Sox pose on the dugout steps prior to a 1956 season game between the Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Kuntz Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox most controversial figures: Pinky Higgins

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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 25: A detailed view of the logo on the helmet of Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox during batting practice prior to MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 25, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

Boston Red Sox most controversial figures: Haywood Sullivan

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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 11, 1975: Tom Yawkey, owner of the Boston Red Sox, prior to Game 1 of the 1975 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds on October 11, 1975 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Herb Scharfman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox most controversial figures: Tom Yawkey

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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 09: Raindrops are seen on the Boston Red Sox logo after game three of the American League Divison Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians was postponed due to weather at Fenway Park on October 9, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

A history of Boston Red Sox logos throughout the years

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BOSTON, MA - CIRCA 1963: Manager Johnny Pesky #22 of the Boston Red Sox talks with first baseman Dick Stuart #7 during an Major League Baseball game circa 1963 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Pesky managed the Red Sox from 1963-64 and 1980. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox: Most overrated players in franchise history (part 2)

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PHOENIX - MARCH, 1962: Outfielder Willie Mays #24, of the San Francisco Giants, poses for a portrait prior to a Spring Training game in March, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by: Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images)

Red Sox could have signed Willie Mays before anyone else

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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 13: Matt Barnes #32 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after making the third out in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on June 13, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Uncertainty looms for Red Sox and Matt Barnes on MLB’s plan

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ANAHEIM - OCTOBER 12: Bruce Hurst of the Boston Red Sox pitches during Game 5 of the 1986 ALCS against the California Angels played on October 12,1986 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox: Most underrated players in franchise history (part 2)

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BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 11: William Cuevas #67 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during game two of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 11, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Red Sox: Looking at players with past ties to Boston in the KBO

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 03: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox hits a home run during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park on September 03, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox: Most overrated players in franchise history

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