NEW YORK -- After gambling in the draft, the New York Mets hope it just paid off with a future ace.
Third-round pick Matt Allan signed for a $2.5 million bonus and was introduced Friday at Citi Field. The right-hander from Seminole High School in Florida was rated a middle-of-the-first-round prospect but lasted until the 89th selection early this month because teams were concerned about being able to meet his asking price.
"I think everyone knew it was going to take first round-type treatment to get him interested in this process," agent Scott Boras said.