Before his career was sadly derailed by shoulder troubles in 2008, right-handed pitcher Kelvim Escobar racked up over 100 wins in his major league career.
Over the past few months, the former hurler has been trying to offload his Florida pad with no takers. Now in a save situation, the home’s price was reduced again a couple of weeks ago to $3.85 million.
Escobar spent the bulk of his time in the big leagues bouncing between the bullpen and the starting rotation during his 12 years with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels. In a similar fashion, property records indicate his Surfside, FL, home has been bounced on a few different price points over the past six months.
Listed in early April for $5.25 million, the waterfront pad hit every branch on the pricing tree: It went from $4.75 million, to $4.5 million, to $4.2 million, to $4 million before landing on its current price tag.
The listing indicates the home is in need of some TLC, which may explain its pricing problems. The spacious two-level home offers just over 6,000 square feet of interior space with six bedrooms and five bathrooms.
And although the home itself may require some fixes, the location is what will tip a buyer into making a move. Backing right up to Biscayne Bay, the home comes fully equipped with a boat dock for any aspiring captains.
On the flip side, the home is just about a mile west of the Atlantic Ocean and Surfside beach. Miami‘s hopping South Beach neighborhood beckons from just a few blocks away.
After enjoying his best season with the Angels in 2007, Escobar faced a shoulder injury that limited him to only one appearance in the majors in 2009. He pitched in over 400 games and finished his career with a 4.15 ERA.
Escobar likely is enjoying his retirement and rooting for his cousin Alcides Escobar, currently playing shortstop in the World Series for the American League champion Kansas City Royals.
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