Former ML pitcher, Jose Lima, dead at 37 of heart attack

[Bossy Monkey]

Lima, 37, died of heart attack, wife says

By Enrique Rojas
ESPNdeportes.com

NEW YORK -- 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. "I called the paramedics, but they couldn't help him."

Lima was 89-102 in 13 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.

more:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5212413

Sympathies to his family, friends and fans. So long Lima Time.

[Faygo Kid]

1. This Tigers fan says RIP.

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, all.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

5. The year the Mariners won

116 games, they lost to Jose at Comerica. I grew up in Detroit and live near Seattle so I try to arrange my summer trips home to coincide with the baseball schedule and that year I got both my teams. Jose was on his game and beat the M's............... too bad.

[Iggo]

2. Aw. Sad.

He was the Dodgers modern playoff MVP for years. What I remember about him is that he liked to party and he liked to dance. Someone who likes fun stuff like that should live longer. Very sad.

RIP

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Whoa! He was younger than me! :^( I am so sorry for his family.

[backwoodsbob]

4. wow

this transplanted tiger says thats fucked up.He was fun to watch