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Giants, Padres Fail To Reach Deal For Bell

The deadline for the Padres to work out a waiver trade with the Giants for closer Heath Bell has passed without a deal.

San Francisco claimed Bell off waivers on Wednesday.

San Diego had 48 hours to decide whether to work out a trade for the three-time All-Star, allow him to be claimed or let waivers expire.

Via Associated Press


Padres Will Keep Heath Bell

The Padres have decided to keep closer Heath Bell through the end of the season.

The Giants were awarded a waiver claim on Bell this Wednesday, meaning a deal must be worked out by Friday.

San Diego could lose Bell to free agency this winter.

Via FOX Sports


Sources: Giants Claim Heath Bell

The Giants have claimed Padres closer Heath Bell on waivers, according to baseball sources.

San Diego has 48 hours to decide whether to trade the three-time All-Star, allow him to be claimed or pull him back from waivers.

San Francisco closer Brian Wilson is currently on the disabled list.

Via ESPN.com


Padres Retire Hoffman's No. 51

The Padres honored former closer Trevor Hoffman by retiring his No. 51 on Sunday afternoon.

At the end of an hour-long ceremony, which veered from amusing to poignant and climaxed with sobs as his late father's taped image and voice rendered the national anthem, Hoffman responded with typical humility.

"No one person deserves all this. We don't do things for accolades. It's a dream come true to have this bestowed upon you," Hoffman said. "This is amazing."

Via MLB.com


Padres To Increase Payroll In 2012

Padres CEO Jeff Moorad says the team will increase their payroll for the 2012 season.

Moorad said the number "will start with a five," with the eventual "resting place" over the next five years being $70 million.

San Diego's final payroll this season will be around $45 million, meaning Moorad is committed to at least an 11 percent increase in 2012.

Via San Diego Union-Tribune


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