RT SI_JonHeyman: congrats to miami marlins on heath bell signing. folks can get off their backs now about this all being a publicity stunt
And in highly useless news, with John Baker gone Heath Bell can get his number 21 jersey.
FAs are overpaid and easy to criticize – Pujols & Buehrle too old, Reyes too injured, CJ not dominating, etc. But it’s what’s on the market.
RT @Ken_Rosenthal Vesting option on Bell’s deal with #Marlins worth $9M. So, potential for 4 yrs, $36M with vest. #MLB
Last season Heath Bell was 43/48 in saves. Nunez/Oviedo was 36/42.
Don’t know contract breakdown but Bell’s avg. of $9MM/y is probably $3MM more than they would have to pay Nunez. Incremental and manageable.
Don’t get overworked on finances, #Marlins are making baseball decisions. This solves pitching problem, still looking to address offense.
Isn’t it great that we can now complain about signing an All-Star closer for too much money? Good times ahead.
Catch up on your @HeathBell21 stats and info: http://t.co/cbo8uWOq
For those complaining about lack of signings, big FAs haven’t signed yet and listening to offers. Also, new CBA was just ratified today.