Jim Bowden of ESPN.com is reporting that Heath Bell is nearing a deal with an unknown team. A few weeks ago, the Padres offered Bell a two-year contract, though it is speculated that Bell could receive a three-year deal worth more than $30mm.

The Marlins and Blue Jays are known to be looking for an experienced closer, but you can never count the Red Sox out who recently lost their closer. Another team that has to be in the mix is the Angels who are in need of bullpen help and are just north of where Bell currently lives at in San Diego.

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