Health Bell is surprised to still be a member of the Padres after entering the offseason with an uncertain future. "To be honest with you, I am a little surprised I'm here," Bell said. "Last year, at the end of the year, I wasn't sure if I had thrown my last pitch for the Pads. But I'm really glad to be back here." San Diego and Bell, 33, avoided arbitration last month when they agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million contract for 2011, a sizable raise from the $4 million he made last season. The Padres and Bell's agents said they would table any discussions about a multi-year contract for now, but would certainly revisit the topic this spring. "My understanding is that [talks are] going to blossom during Spring Training. I'm not going to worry about it. My agents will come here in March and they'll talk then. I like that we are going to talk. If we can get it done, great. If not, OK. But at least we are trying."