Even if the Padres decide to trade closer Heath Bell prior to Sunday's trade deadline, he could be pitching for the team next season. The free-agent-to-be hasn't ruled out re-signing with San Diego this winter, perhaps even at a discounted rate. "Honestly, with everything that's happened, I wouldn't rule out anything," Bell said. "I said I'd take a discount, and I want to stay here. Everyone knows that." The Rangers are the team that has been most intensely linked to Bell.