ESPN has released its post-MLB trade deadline farm system rankings. And they remain high on the locals.
The Mets and Yankees both have top-10 farm systems, according to the rankings. And their lofty spots come with some interesting takeaways.
Mets. The Amazins’ farm system is ranked No. 5. The bulk of that ranking is due to prized catching prospect Francisco Alvarez. ESPN believes he is the best minor leaguer in baseball. That said, he is not the only promising young player they have.
It’s important to note that the very top prospects in baseball are valued at what seems on its face to be a wild amount of money, but the track record justifies it.