after the season bell was traded to the texas rangers in exchange for toby harrah – another solid, veteran third baseman. bell enjoyed his best season with the rangers in , collecting 200 hits, 101 rbi, and his first gold glove award. from 1979 through 1984, bell won the gold glove for third base in the american league. he also won the silver slugger award in 1984. he finished in the top 10 in batting average in 1980 and 1984.