Stark (@jaysonst) reporting that the deal with @HeathBell21 includes a vesting option for a 4th year.

Good to get first big free agent signing done. Hopefully this is ammo/motivation to get other FAs to join.

RT @Ken_Rosenthal #Marlins indeed on verge of completing 3-year, $27M deal with Heath Bell, as first reported by @jaysonst #MLB

With @HeathBell21 added to Choate, Mujica and probably Oviedo, suddenly back of the bullpen looks very strong.

Big benefit of having a reliable closer like @HeathBell21 is that it shortens the game to 8 innings.

RT @jaysonst: #Marlins agree to 3-year $27M deal w Heath Bell, pending physical. Expected to take physical tomorrow.