Heath Bell Is Taking His Talents To South Beach

by Friar Fever on Dec 1, 2011 8:19 PM PST

People are reporting it. Heath is leaving for new pastures. New stadium, new uniforms, new signature on the bottom of his paychecks. Bell is said to be headed to Miami for 3 years and 27 million dollars. Now, he didn't need to go all the way over there for the South Beach diet. We have books for that here too, Heath! But, it looks like his time in San Diego has ended. Fair thee well, Heath. Have fun in Miami, at least until we play the Marlins.

I made this fanpost as quick as possible to get the discussion going before the inevitable official "Goodbye, Heath" post from jbox or Dex.

This FanPost was written by a member of the Gaslamp Ball community and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Gaslamp Ball managers or SB Nation.

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So, this now leaves us with who as closer?

Frieri or Gregerson, right?

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Dec 1, 2011 8:25 PM PST reply actions

probs Gregerson

by TheFan09 on Dec 1, 2011 8:37 PM PST up reply actions

i wouldn't be surprised if they both saw action

they are very different pitchers in terms of matchups. gregerson is probably better suited against righty-heavy sets or good fastball hitters.

personally i like frieri’s stuff better as a closer whereas gregerson could be better suited to the relief-ace role a la mike adams – not strictly the 8th inning guy, but someone you could go to in heavy leverage situations. unless frieri or gregerson dominate i expect to see brad brach get some save chances before the end of the season.

by iheartyourfart on Dec 1, 2011 9:06 PM PST up reply actions

we could also see

a trade or FA pick up of bullpen help, that could compete for closing Job. Could have closer by committee based on matchups

Scowling at Padres Losses since 1981

by Nater Tater on Dec 1, 2011 10:06 PM PST up reply actions

Probably some FA

Oviedo, Francisco, maybe Lidge. I would like to see them sign Francisco and Wheeler or Dotel.

by Antonio Olivares on Dec 1, 2011 11:06 PM PST up reply actions

hopefully someone we can flip

too many good pitchers coming up. brach/gregerson/frieri all have closer potential though being seasoned behind an experienced guy for a while is always a plus

by iheartyourfart on Dec 1, 2011 11:24 PM PST up reply actions

Nooooooooooooo!

Probably best for the team as a whole, but I love da Heath, and believe that he did offer some valuable leadership.

This has made my current headache even worse! :(

queen of the rec fairies
although it broke our hearts it did not break our will the herd

by Aussie fan on Dec 1, 2011 8:27 PM PST reply actions

Any Compensation?

Was Bell a high enough FA for the Padres to get any compensation from the Marlins under the new CBA? My guess is no given that compensation picks were almost totally wiped out – anybody know for sure?

by NLWestBaseball on Dec 1, 2011 8:31 PM PST reply actions

I think the compensation part in the new CBA starts next offseason

I think, though I’m sure I’m wrong. This is not my forte.

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Dec 1, 2011 8:37 PM PST up reply actions