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, "Jose was complaining while sleeping and I just thought he was having a nightmare. I called the paramedics, but they couldn't help him."
had been pitching with Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican League, and had plans to play for them again this season. His Major League career spanned 13 seasons, and he had a lifetime record of 89-102 with a 5.26 ERA. His best season was with Houston in 1999 where he went 21-10.
Our condolences go out to the Lima family.
No comments:
Post a Comment