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Mets sign son of former All-Star Urbina

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By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com

07/02/09 3:39 PM ET

The Mets signed 16-year-old Juan Urbina on Thursday, a Major League scout told MLB.com.

The Venezuelan left-hander is expected to receive a $1.25 million signing bonus on the first day of Major League Baseball's international player signing period.

Urbina, listed at 6-foot-2, is said to have a fastball in the upper 80s and a good breaking ball.

Urbina's father, Ugueth, pitched 11 seasons in the Major Leagues, compiling a 3.45 ERA and 237 saves. Ugueth is currently in prison in Venezuela.

Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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