Bartlett, Jason

- Shortstop, Tampa Bay Rays

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Baseball Player Info

AL
Age	31
Bats or Throws	Right

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Bartlett's amazin' '09

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Reviewed by buck
February 24, 2010
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It's hard to imagine Bartlett batting .320 again, and his power surge may have been a mirage -- but his speed is the real deal. Don't pay for the prospect of another 15-homer campaign, but expecting 10 bombs and 25-30 steals is not out of line. .290-85-10-60-28 in 540 AB

Positives / Upside	Bartlett came out of nowhere to become a major offensive force for the Rays in 2009. His .320 average, 14 homers, 90 runs, 160 hits, 30 steals, .490 SLG and .879 OPS were all career highs for the six-year vet -- and he did it in just 137 games. He projects to be the Rays' lead-off hitter in 2010, batting atop what should be a rather potent lineup. .300-95-15-70-35 in 570 AB
Negatives / Downside	Players who come out of nowhere at age 29 often find their way back to nowhere in short order. Bartlett may have been way over his skis last season, and the fact that he batted just .294 in the second half -- with a steep drop in OPS -- should signal that he's due for a return to earth in 2010. .275-75-8-55-23 in 510 AB
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	105