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redalert.jpgAs we wrote yesterday, there is a tremendously huge distinction that can be drawn between the Washington Capitals and Washington Nationals, as far as model and franchise plan.  Both decided a course of building from the bottom-up.

As of right now, both are taking two completely different paths.  The Capitals captured their second consecutive division championship and went to the second round of the NHL playoffs, one year after ending a playoff drought.  The future is bright, with most of the star players under the age of 25.  The Washington Nationals, believe it or not, after finishing last season a dismal 59-102.  Worse yet, they are on pace to do even worse. 

Second, as we wrote yesterday, the combined record of the nationals AAA, AA, A, and Lower A affiliates are below .500, despite three consecutive years of top draft picks.  The system looked as if it turned a corner last season, but this season has not provided optimism . . . yet.  In contrast, the Washington Capitals, as good and young as they are, have an even brighter future ahead, because of the success at the minor league affiliate level. 

More at 

 

http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/06/future-bright-for-caps-bears-abnd-rays-move-closer-to-champions.html

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