Bell's Question is No Longer "If" But "Who"?

Heath Bell is almost certainly getting traded from the Padres. After months and months of discussion the question is no longer "if" he will be traded, it is "who" will pick him up? Several teams are in the conversation, especially the Rangers and the Cardinals. But all you needed to do to get that information was turn on SportsCenter or go on MLB.com. It's no longer a secret. But how exactly does the Heater feel about all these rumors and no action? Or about leaving San Diego in general?
"I don't want all the money," Heath said. "I want to create a legacy, you know like Trevor Hoffman did? I want that, I don't care about the money at all."
Manager Bud Black, as opposed to discussing the actual placement or possibility of a trade, looked at the way Bell is handling the situation.
"I'd say he's handling it different than most," Black said. "Most players are guarded when they talk to the media, Heath is very open, it's in his nature and he's open publicly with his feelings."
While it is Jed Hoyer who is making all the phone calls and exploring all the options, Black is kept informed as far as who Hoyer is looking at acquiring or giving away.
And at this point the situation has come to feel like a Band-Aid that has been on too long. It just needs to be ripped off so Heath can adjust both himself and his family to the move as quickly and painlessly as possible. The only question now is, will the scar be in the shape of Texas or a Cardinal? Deadline's Sunday, the wait will be over soon!