The Houston Astros are desperately trying to keep their window of contention open. They believe that the collection of players they've put together can not only make the playoffs, but also challenge for a World Series title. Of course, outside of a complete unknown quantity in Tatsuya Imai and a few odds and ends, this is virtually the same roster that collapsed and missed the postseason last year.
If you ask the Astros, injuries were the culprit for their tragic fate last year. While they most certainly played a role, if you ask others, they might have a different opinion of what the real issue was that plagued Houston.