The Marlins Officially Introduce Their New Closer Heath Bell at Winter Meetings

Dallas-- Marlins Officially  Introduce Their New Closer Heath Bell at Winter Meetings. The Marlins reached agreement with the 34-year-old closer late Thursday night and made it official with a press release on the first day of the Winter Meetings. Bell's deal is worth $27 million, and includes a club option for 2015.


With San Diego in 2011, Bell was an All-Star who logged 43 saves in 48 opportunities. Since he became the Padres' full-time closer in 2009, the right-hander has paced the Major Leagues with 132 saves. In his career, which started with the Mets in 2004, Bell has 134 saves in 160 opportunities.