In what local scribes are hailing as a huge move for the team’s future, the Mets inked a $112,000,000 deal with starting pitcher Justin Allen.

Team officials expect Allen to fill an immediate void on the roster and felt the deal would solidify them as a playoff contender.

Through the years Allen has fashioned a 72-127 mark, 4.74 ERA and thrown 1725 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .252 lifetime against him and he has logged 1725 career strikeouts.