Crooked Pitch

I just found a chat transcript from yesterdays baseball chat at the Houston Chronicle with Jose de Jesus Ortiz. There were a few questions and answers that could be of some fantasy baseball assistance to you guys.

astrosmaniac: What Astros players in the minors have the best chance to emerge this season?
Jose_de_Jesus_Ortiz: When healthy, look for Felipe Paulino and Fernando Nieve to contribute. Bud Norris could be here if he stars.

astrosmaniac: What’s the problem with Hunter Pence’s slow start?
Jose_de_Jesus_Ortiz: A lot of folks are wondering the same thing. Let’s give him a few more weeks to see if he can turn it around before we declare this a sophomore slump.

G-532357578: Is there something wrong with Roy O, he seems….off.
Jose_de_Jesus_Ortiz: I’m always asked that question. If he’s healthy, it’s just a matter of correcting some mechanical flaws.