The formidable first-round challenge that awaits Mets at the MLB draft

Source: New York Post

The task awaiting Kris Gross this weekend is not unfamiliar but is nonetheless daunting: Continue to excel in bringing in young talent while operating at a disadvantage.   Gross, the Mets vice president of amateur and international scouting, will be leading a draft for a club that benefits in countless ways from Steve Cohen’s wallet, but the team’s payroll does backfire when trying to replenish the minor league system through the annual draft. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.