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          New York Mets

          Mets nix Escobar-for-Gee swap

          Dec 10, 2014
          • Adam RubinESPN Staff Writer
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          Eduardo Escobar

          Eduardo Escobar

          #5 SS
          Minnesota Twins

          2014 STATS

          • GM133

          • HR6

          • RBI37

          • R52

          • OBP.315

          • AVG.275

          SAN DIEGO -- The Minnesota Twins offered Eduardo Escobar to the Mets for Dillon Gee, but were rebuffed by the Amazin's, who did not view Escobar as a substantial enough upgrade over Wilmer Flores, ESPNDeportes.com's Marly Rivera reports.

          Escobar, 25, hit .275 with six homers and 37 RBIs in 433 at-bats with Minnesota last season.

          The Rockies, Twins, Giants, Rangers, Padres and Royals are believed to be among the potential destinations for Gee.