Now former Padres closer Heath Bell said his new Marlins uniform will take some getting used to, as the guy who replaced Trevor Hoffman with three All-Star seasons officially became the property of another team. The Padres' fans probably feel the same way.
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December 05, 2011
The Miami Marlins celebrated the kickoff of the winter meetings in Dallas by finalizing a three-year, $27-million contract with former San Diego Padres reliever Heath Bell.The deal includes a $9-million option for 2015.The 34-year-old righthander has been one of the top relievers in the National League over the past five seasons.He went 3-4 with a 2.44 ERA, 43 saves and 51 strikeouts...
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December 06, 2011
12) Wanted to sign a batting average champion, and did not care how gutless said champion was11) Gives Heath Bell someone to feel good about, and perhaps dust off that lucky "Dream Team" nickname10) Jeff Loria wanted to teach all of those ungrateful wretches back in Montreal that he can actually sign a free agent after all9) Team wanted to motivate Hanley Ramirez, since...
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December 05, 2011
Just a few days after the Miami Marlins made a splash in the free agent market by signing closer Heath Bell, the Marlins were back at it again. On Sunday night it was announced that the Marlins had come to terms on a six year, $106 million contract with free agent shortstop Jose Reyes.
Many believed that after unveiling new uniforms and changing their name to the Miami Marlins...
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December 05, 2011
Since when have the Miami Marlins turned into the New York Yankees? I mean, Heath Bell was great. Jose Reyes- eh…I’m lukewarm on the sign. Albert Pujols has no shot to be signed now since the Marlins just dumped 124 million dollars on 2 players right? Well all reports say that isn’t true at all.
The Marlins have reportedly set up a meeting with Albert Pujols’...
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December 07, 2011
On Monday, the Padres officially lost closer Heath Bell, as the three-time All-Star completed his deal with the Marlins.
Via Fangraphs
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December 07, 2011
First it was Heath Bell, at $27 million. Then it was Jose Reyes, at $111 million. Jeffrey Loria’s team isn’t done spending. Wednesday, the newly-branded Miami Marlins pulled the trigger on a third big-name free agent signing, reeling in Mark Buehrle from the White Sox on a four-year, $58 million contract.
Buehrle is coming off a four-year, $56 million deal with the White...
Via Miami Herald
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December 06, 2011
Heath Bell didn’t bother with the “VIP Tour” that the Marlins gave to Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and C.J. Wilson — the other high-profile free agents the team has wined and dined in an effort to lure them to South Florida.
Via MSNBC
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December 06, 2011
Mailbag: The Marlins' spending spree on Heath Bell, Jose Reyes and possibly Albert Pujols will make the team a contender in the short term, but a history of tepid fan support in the region will not sustain a large payroll over the long haul.
Via Sports Illustrated
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December 06, 2011
The Marlins already have lured Heath Bell and Jose Reyes. Miami is not ready to stop spending yet, writes Tom Verducci. Albert Pujols? The unpredictable Marlins say they are serious.
Via NBC Dallas- Fort Worth
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December 05, 2011
There's not a better time of the MLB off-season than the annual GM Winter Meetings.
GMs from all of the clubs, players and agents all converge to talk free agency, seal deals and create buzz.
The meetings kickoff today in Dallas and will go through the end of the week.
We've already seen the newly named Miami Marlins make an expected splash by signing closer Heath Bell and...
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