Bell would be good fit for Yanks — 12:08 p.m.
If you're thinking that Padres closer Heath Bell would be a perfect addition for the Yankees, you're thinking right.
The Yankees indeed have expressed interest in Bell, but the teams are not engaged in serious discussions, according to a major-league source.
Bell would be an ideal setup man for closer Mariano Rivera, and give the Yankees the option of returning right-hander Phil Hughes to their starting rotation.
Between 10 and 15 teams are pursuing Bell, sources say. The Marlins are among those showing the strongest interest, and the Rangers are on the periphery.
The Padres, however, are asking a high price — "as much as the Blue Jays are for Halladay," one source says — and might simply choose to trade Bell in the offseason instead.
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