HEATH BELL RUMORS & GOSSIP

Nick Canepa is not unlike a 12 year-old

Last evening, Nick Canepa of the UT opined:Where’s the hook? Why should the people who spend money for tickets want to watch these Padres? And, if a star develops, will he spend more than a few years here before he becomes too expensive, a la Adrian Gonzalez and Bell? The ship carrying a Tony Gwynn sailing forever on the USS San Diego Discount has sailed.I find Nick Canepa...
Via Avenging Jack Murphy  |  3 days ago
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Heath Bell's Backyard is Nicer Than Your House

Continuing on our tour of "Athlete's Homes are Far Far Far Nicer Than Yours" the Slanch Report's latest stop brings us to the home of Heath Bell. The former Padre and newly signed Miami Marlins closer recently filmed a commercial for the company that designed his backyard and it's pretty great.First you get Bell's awkward on-camera presence where he clearly...
Via The Slanch Report  |  18 days ago
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Video: Inside Heath Bell's sick backyard

So, yeah...I know what you're thinking. What do you get the All-Star reliever that just inked a three-year, $27 million contract with the Miami Marlins?Answer...a Benihana grill in his backyard, dummy.Check out this backyard that Heath Bell had custom-made for his family. I'm pretty sure the patio area is bigger than most places I've called "home".I can tell you this...it has more...
Via Hall of Very Good  |  19 days ago
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Heath Bell Explains Why Pitching for Red Sox Never Came to Fruition, Says Marlins Were 'Really Aggressive'

DALLAS –– During the offseason, Heath Bell was on the Red Sox' radar. But apparently, they weren't aggressive enough for his preference. As a result of Boston's meticulous approach, the Marlins swooped in and inked the closer to a three-year, $27 million contract. After his introductory press conference on Monday, Bell reflected on why playing in Boston never came to fruition...
Via NESN.com  |  December 05, 2011
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Report: Bell signs three-year deal with Marlins

After making an offseason splash by courting some of the top free agents, the Miami Marlins hope to leave baseball's annual winter meetings with a few new faces. But it appears they already have one. Free agent closer Heath Bell has agreed to a three-year, 27 million contract with the Marlins, pending a physical, ESPN.com reported. Bell and another free agent pitchers, left-hander...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  December 02, 2011
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Heath Bell Signs with the Miami Marlins

Heath Bell, age 34, and the Miami Marlins have agreed to a three year, $27 million contract with a vesting option for a fourth year at $9 million. Currently the contract is pending a physical in which Heath Bell will take tomorrow in Florida. In Bell's tenure as the Padres closer, posted a 2.36 ERA with 132 saves.   The Padres have potential options in their 8th and 9th...
Via Friarhood  |  December 02, 2011
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Report: Marlins land Heath Bell

The Marlins reportedly have made a big splash by signing former Padres closer Heath Bell to a 3-year, $27 million deal, pending a physical.

Via MetsZilla  |  December 01, 2011
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Heath Bell Close to Signing

The biggest name on the Padres appears to be ready to make a decision.  Where, is still up in the air, but Jim Bowden of ESPN tweeted this evening "A source close to Heath Bell said his FA deal is about done but no word on what team it is... so not sure you should have read this tweet" That doesn't mean he won't be a Padre, but it doesn't mean he will either...
Via Friarhood  |  December 01, 2011
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Heath Bell and the 5 MLB Free Agents Who Will Shock With Their Sign

Christopher Hanewinckel-US PRESSWIRE Major League Baseball is just about to get into full fledged rumor mill season, and the talent is not shy on the market this off season. From Albert Pujols, all the way to Juan Pierre, there are plenty of guys to go around that could help teams win. There is a ton of rumors projecting where the top players are...
Via Rant Sports  |  November 25, 2011
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Win a Brown Penitentiary Shirt Autographed by Heath Bell

Hey Padres fans! I know most of you are like myself and are fully entrenched in football season, but the baseball off season is about to get very interesting. The Padres signed Mark Kotsay to a deal on Tuesday, a move that should strengthen the bench. I know that many of you have questions about the direction of this team, as do I. Over the next few months we at the Friarhood...
Via Friarhood  |  November 16, 2011
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