Cubs close to acquiring Heath Bell?

[Fella]

Not sure where they got the info but this was just on Twitter

"Cubs are reportedly close on a Heath Bell deal...is this an upgrade? #MLB #Cubs" - Solider for Christ and a lover of life...oh yeah I host a Sports Talk Show on Sporting News Radio and Sirius 127 THE MONTY SHOW!
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[ruby23]

Well fuck me running, he's basically the only available closer type out there I'd be interested in. Wonder what it would take to get him?

[The Dude]

Can he hit?

[Butcher]

Interesting.

Well...he's good and he'd improve our bullpen, for sure.

[Destined]

Sign me up.

[rok]

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I'd prefer a bat, but this would be cool too.

[jeffy]

Sounds like a plan to me. It would be an upgrade.

[The Dude]

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Kevin Gregg?

[Scarey]

Fuck yeah! I hope this is true. I see the Cubs giving up maybe Wells or Fox. If the Padres don't necessarily want a major league ready guy, it might take a Carpenter or Harrison along with one or two lesser prospects.

[The Dude]

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Wells for Bell and Shark to the rotation?

[Coach]

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Wells for Bell and Shark to the rotation?
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I like how you're thinking

[Butcher]

I'm not ready to throw Shark into the rotation. In fact, I'm not sure I'm ready for him to be a major leaguer.

[jeffy]

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Me neither. I'd much rather have Wells in the rotation, at least for now.

[Coach]

If we can turn a guy like Wells into Bell, I am all for it.

[BT]

Hmm, trading for a fairly cheap closer signed through at least next year. I've got a bad feeling about this. My guess is that we aren't happy with what we give up.