Darnell Coles is optimistic the changes at the top of the Nationals' organization will lead to winning at the bottom. He's the manager of their A affiliate in Burlington, VT.

Coles said Washington Nationals president Stan Kasten, who was president of the Atlanta Braves for 17 years, is committed to rebuilding the organization into a respectable franchise from top to bottom.

"As far as staff goes, he has made some major changes. He has made changes as far as the draft and how they go about looking at the players they want to get and go out and get," Coles said.

"This organization is going to turn around in a hurry. They did it in Atlanta and they're going to do it again here."

We'll keep our eye on the Washington low minors to see if they improve this year.