Jose Lima has died

**CycloneRulzzz** · 05-23-2010, 12:59 PM

Jose Lima, former Major League pitcher, dies at 37 - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

according to this yahoo link former mlb pitcher Jose Lima has passed away of a heart attack. He was 37. I loved his colorful aura and was a huge fan. Sad news.

**mwitt** · 05-23-2010, 01:03 PM

RIP Lima Time.

**geburgess** · 05-23-2010, 01:03 PM

Shocking... He never was the greatest pitcher, but he was always entertaining to watch. "Lima Time" will live on forever.

**TheCaptain** · 05-23-2010, 01:08 PM

And he had a hot wife to look forward to. Too bad.

**EddieISU** · 05-23-2010, 01:09 PM

Too young.....loved his energy when he played.

**Clones21** · 05-23-2010, 01:20 PM

How do you have a heart attack at 37? He was pretty healthy wasnt he?

**Illiniclone** · 05-23-2010, 01:48 PM

It's a sad sad day. Lima time, although he only played for the Dodgers for a year, was a joy to watch. I'll never forget his game 3 gem in the playoffs a few years back against the Cardinals.

RIP Lima time.

**RoyalsAreBack** · 05-23-2010, 02:19 PM

Very sad. He was loved in KC. RIP Lima Time.

**nickwc** · 05-23-2010, 02:37 PM

must have used steroids to be having a heart attack at 37 and still seemed pretty healthy. it will be interesting to see how many athletes in the next 20 years we see go due to possible side effects to steroids.

**TarHeelHawk** · 05-23-2010, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by nickwc

must have used steroids to be having a heart attack at 37 and still seemed pretty healthy. it will be interesting to see how many athletes in the next 20 years we see go due to possible side effects to steroids.

Really? Maybe it was just his time.

**bostrem00** · 05-23-2010, 03:21 PM

Au Revoir Lima-Time.... On and Off the field antics were priceless.....the last of the outrageous and seemingly crazy pitcher..i.e. John Rocker, Mark Fidrych...

**gogagig** · 05-23-2010, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by nickwc

must have used steroids to be having a heart attack at 37 and still seemed pretty healthy. it will be interesting to see how many athletes in the next 20 years we see go due to possible side effects to steroids.

I dont know whether he used steroids or not, but I know a couple of people who had heart attacks in their 20s. Hoiberg would have had a heart attack (had his condition not been detected) in his 30s. Doesn't mean Fred was pumping steroids.

**jdoggivjc** · 05-23-2010, 03:24 PM

So Jim Fickes was also a steroid user? To paraphrase Denis Leary, "All I have to say is two words: Jim Ficks. Jogged, wrote a book on jogging, and he died of a massive heart attack when? When he was ******* jogging, that's when!"

Sometimes it's just a person's time to go, regardless of whether they've ever roided or not.

**cybsball20** · 05-23-2010, 03:27 PM

Lima was a great guy and fun to watch... Heck of a golfer too!

**cyfan964** · 05-23-2010, 03:33 PM

Anybody else watch the documentary "Bigger, Stronger, Faster"? Steroids, while I still consider cheating, get a bad wrap when it comes to effecting the health of a person. Those who think steroids cause heart problems or other health issues should really watch that documentary.