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The below was a translation from a Dominican website


SANTO DOMINGO (Dominican Rep.) - He died last night Juan "Tito" Bell, former Major League Baseball player and brother of the MVP of the American League in the 1987 season, George Bell.

Tito, as unveiled in the baseball world, was 48 years old at the time of his death was caused after suffering a pulmonary edema which had been struggling in recent months.

As reported by relatives, Bell died about midnight on Tuesday at the Plaza General Hospital Health. His remains were moved to his native San Pedro de Macoris where he will be buried Thursday.

The youngest of the brothers Bell debuted at Dominican baseball championship in the 1987 season with the Tigres del Licey, equipment which was one of its leaders in the late eighties. He also played for the Toros del Este, foals Cibao (current Giants) and Estrellas Orientales.

Born March 29, 1968, Tito was signed by scout Rafael Avila in 1984 for the Dodgers in Los Angeles at the age of 16 years. He was sent to the Baltimore Orioles in a negotiation where the Dodgers also came off relievers Brian Holton and Ken Howell, in exchange for the then prime Eddie Murray, today Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

The Orioles went up it to the majors in 1989. He went to Philadelphia in a trade in 92. He played with Milwaukee (93), Montreal (94) and Boston (95) where he finished his playing career in the majors.