3 reasons Mets fans still believe in the Steve Cohen era, 2 reasons to have some doubts

NY Mets fans might have some doubts because a lot is riding on the prospects

A lot is riding on the Mets prospects. Not just the guys they landed on the trade deadline either. Francisco Alvarez. Brett Baty. Even Mark Vientos who the club continually mishandles will have some sort of say in what this ball club does. Are they going to play or trade the kid?

There is something fascinating about a ball club that puts its faith in the farm system. It seems to have worked out far better than those who try to buy a championship overnight. The long game has proven to be more effective. Many free agents end up overpaid and overtired. Not the young kids. They’re what wins you a parade.

For just as many teams who do it right with the young kids, there are plenty who never win a thing with them. How long have the Pittsburgh Pirates been circling the wagon only to have a short burst of success a decade ago? On the opposite end, the Los Angeles Angels continue to spend money and take risks by depleting their farm system only to come away with the longest playoff drought in the sport.

There is more than one way to skin a cat—or so my neighbors with the couch on the front lawn tell me when offering recipe advice. To that same end, there is no one way to build a championship ball club. Will the kids work out?