JOSE LIMA RUMORS & GOSSIP
Lima’s Lesson To Us All
There are very few big leaguers who are known for expressing just how much fun they’re having on the diamond while performing at a high level.
Jose Lima, for better or worse, wore his heart on his sleeve. In 1999 Lima finished 4th in NL Cy Young votes posting a 21-10 record for the Houston Astros. At the end of the day, many will look to that season as his legacy.
To me, it was...
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May 26, 2010
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May 26, 2010
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Jose Lima, Maine update
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of ML pitcher Jose Lima, who passed away Sunday at the age of 37. The colorful righty won 89 games over 13 seasons while pitching for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals and Mets(2006). His best season was 1999 when he went [...]
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May 24, 2010
Today It's Lima Time in Heaven
For whatever reason I have a small thing for people that are so out there that they often refer to themselves in the third person. It takes either incredible arrogance or simply being that out there. Jose Lima was that out there and while he wasn't a very good pitcher for the majority of his career, you certainly weren't ever bored watching him. So when Lima Time passes at just...
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May 24, 2010
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May 24, 2010
Former Met Jose Lima Dead at 37
According to ESPN.com, former Mets pitcher Jose Lima (also was known for his appareances called “Lima Time”) has died at his LA home from a heart attack.
Jose Lima was a great person in the Mets clubhouse (Source: Yardbarker.com)
Jose Reyes had this comment about Jose Lima.
I could always reach out to him when I needed guidance and advice. His passing truly hurts...
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May 23, 2010
Jose Lima Dead Of Heart Attack At 37
Enrique Rojas of ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com reports the following sad news,
Former All-Star right-hander Jose Lima died Sunday morning at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 37.
The cause of death was ruled a heart attack, according to his wife, Dorca Astacio.
“Jose was complaining while sleeping and I just thought he was having a nightmare,” Astacio told ESPNdeportes.com...
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May 23, 2010
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May 23, 2010
Lima dead at 37
Fox Sports is reporting former Mets pitcher Jose Lima has died of a heart attack. He was 37 years old.
Here is the report:
The Los Angeles Dodgers say former pitcher Jose Lima has died at age 37.
The team says the 37-year-old Lima, a 13-game winner with the Dodgers in 2004, died Sunday. According to the Aguilas [...]
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May 23, 2010
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May 23, 2010
A Crime: No More Lima Time
It is being reported by ESPN Deportes that former Mets pitcher Jose Lima has passed away at the age of 37 from a massive heart attack. Lima was known for his zany personality, and he coined the phrase, "It's Lima Time" when he pitched. Lima last pitched in the majors in 2006 as a member of the Mets. He was not very good, going 0-4 with a 9.87 ERA. Lima's wife, Dorca Astacio, said...
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May 23, 2010
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May 23, 2010
Its Lima Time No More
According to Enrique Rojas of ESPNdeportes, Jose Lima died this morning in his house in Los Angeles of a massive heart attack. Now I was not a Lima guy during 2006 but he was always an energetic pitcher and was a good pitcher from the late 90's to the early 2000's. He will always be known for his line "ITS LIMA TIME".According to his wife he was having trouble sleeping and she thought...
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May 23, 2010
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May 23, 2010
In Memoriam: Jose Lima (1972-2010)
Today, Major League Baseball lost one of it's most colorful characters in former pitcher, Jose Lima.During his major league baseball career, Lima played for 7 different teams. Lima was most known for his over-the-top personality and flamboyant celebrations after striking out opposing batters.Lima started his career with the Detroit Tigers back in 1994 but he will mostly be remembered...
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May 23, 2010
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May 23, 2010
1972-2010
Jose Lima, RIP
Not many details as of this writing, but Diario Libre.com is reporting that oft-traveled RHP Jose Lima, whose tumultuous 12 year career in the majors is best remembered for a 21-win campaign for Houston in 1999 and a complete game shut-out for LA versus St. Louis in the 2004 NLDS, passed away last night in a Los Angeles hospital.
Most recently on the roster of the Golden League’s...
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May 23, 2010
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