The U Files Case #15: The Precious Prospects Premium Story

Justin Huber is the Heir Apparent to Mike Piazza
Justin Huber is the Heir Apparent to Mike Piazza
By Darren Uscianowski

Date: Dec 12, 2002

The Mets have made it painfully clear that theirs is a "win-now" philosophy, often with painful results. Such an approach often bodes poorly for the fate of a farm system. Indeed, the Mets traded prospects that include A.J. Burnett, Preston Wilson, and Alex Escobar in deals for Mike Piazza, Al Leiter, and Roberto Alomar. The first two trades were vital to the run the Mets made in 1999-2000.

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