September 23, 2008 Rays shortstop and team MVP (as voted by Tampa writers) Jason Bartlett went 3-for-4 with a double and his 35th RBI of the season in Tampa's 5-2 win over Baltimore.
Our View:Bartlett has a .329 average and 10 RBI this month, and is swinging a hot bat as the team heads into the postseason.
September 21, 2008 Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett was awarded the honor of being voted the Tampa Bay Rays' team MVP by the Baseball Writers Association of America chapter in Tampa, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View:Well, that's interesting. It seems Evan Longoria would be a better candidate (though he was named the team's Rookie of the Year), or maybe even Scott Kazmir or James Shields. Nonetheless, Bartlett and his .280 average, one home run, 33 RBI and 19 stolen bases takes the honor.
August 31, 2008 Jason Bartlett went 4-for-4 in Sunday's win over the Orioles. The shortstop scored three runs, drove in two, and knocked out his first homer of the year.
Our View:Bartlett hasn't given fantasy owners much to love this year after his decent 2007 campaign. However, he is hitting .340 (33-for-97) since the All-Star break.
August 29, 2008 Rays infielder Jason Bartlett is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, according to the Tampa Tribune. Ben Zobrist will play shortstop in his stead.
Our View:There is no word on if this is just a physical ailment or Bartlett is getting the night off. It could simply be that Bartlett is only hitting .167 (2-for-12) against Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie, and Rays manager Joe Maddon didn't like the matchup.
August 15, 2008 Jason Bartlett is back in the lineup Friday for the first time since August 3. He has been out with a bone bruise on his finger.
Our View:If steals are your bag, then stick Jason back in your lineup right away. That's the only thing he offers fantasy owners.
