Are the Padres going to trade Heath Bell? I don't know I'm asking you

by jbox on Jun 30, 2009 2:02 PM PDT Comment 14 comments

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Why do I keep hearing rumors that the Padres are going to trade Heath Bell? Furthermore why do I keep hearing it's to the Cubs? The Bleacher Report was asking Heath Bell to the Cubs? back on June 9th.

If the Padres were to make the closer available, we should expect to see a lot of teams calling. One source believes one of those teams could be the Cubs.

Buster Olney said yesterday that he doesn't think Bell is going anywhere.

Derrick (Tulsa, OK)

10:33 AM

Have you heard anything about the Padres shopping Heath Bell? Do you agree with others that he could bring back several legit prospects?

Buster Olney

10:34 AM

Derrick -- as of two weeks ago, rival executives were saying that they sense no interest on the part of the Padres to trade Bell. San Diego has already angered its fans, and the Padres have to keep somebody... It seems like Bell and Gonzalez are to 2009 what Benes and Gwynn were to 1993.

Poll

Should the Padres trade Heath Bell?

Yes, trade him immediately to the Cubs

34 votes

Yes, but let's try to make a big trade outside of Chicago for once

27 votes

No, he can stay for now

100 votes

161 votes | Poll has closed

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What with all this blogging about?

Where are my links?

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 30, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Trading to Chicago is old meme

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by Axion on Jun 30, 2009 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Heat's pic

For a second, I thought that was Woody Williams. whew.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jun 30, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

according to Chicago fans

Heath bell is going to be traded for the Cubs for Felix Pie, but the Padres may have to throw in a low level prospect as well…

by Steve (Grey Suit) on Jun 30, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hilarious

Although, in all fairness, they know about as much as Buster Olney.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Jun 30, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

jbox

I notice that you originally wrote “Bleach Report” instead of “Bleacher Report”. As if Cubs fans could get any whiter.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Jun 30, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

The Bleacher Report is a JOKE.

by Drama on Jun 30, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, sometimes people laugh at jokes

it’s more like a GIS of abortion.

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by Axion on Jun 30, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

god awful

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by Axion on Jun 30, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Many blogs

throw this stuff out there as wishful thinking or something. There’s no reason to trade a cheap, excellent and popular player who just replaced the second-most popular player in franchise history. Trading Bell would be lunacy for a few reasons, one of them being the fans would hate it.

by brewer090 on Jun 30, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

the other

they would get a lot more in the offseason.

"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

by Ron Mexico on Jun 30, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Cubbie fans think they are going to get whoever's hot

They live in an alternate reality universe.

Chicks Dig a Low ERA Bullpen.

by eastbaysd on Jun 30, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

KT should definitely look into it.

He’s cheap, talented, is among the MLB leaders in saves (whatever that’s worth— I’m sure somebody will overvalue that), and could probably get something good in return.

Drama is an a-hole.

by Dalton on Jun 30, 2009 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It seems like Bell and Gonzalez are to 2009 what Benes and Gwynn were to 1993.

Adrian for sure .. but Bell?? …

If we are rebuilding then lets do it right, and get what you can for Bell. Sell High. The guy is in his 30’s, his value could never be higher, he pitches one inning a game, 3 times a week, in the best pitchers park in the game. Heck we have the great Towers who is a genius at finding bullpen arms. Why is this one so special?

If trading Bell can fill any hole other than RP, Kevin should jump .. If he can fill two holes .. Kevin should send the company plane to pick up the new toys. Costs be damned ..

Besides .. .. ..

Hells Bells will ring in Petco next season. Take it to the bank.

552

by wrveres on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs