R.I.P. Jose Lima
I always say that there are three Dodger games that are the best I ever attended, all from 2004.
First, there’s the Steve Finley walk-off grand slam game.
Second, there’s a Dodgers-Yankees game.
And third, there’s Jose Lima’s complete game against St. Louis in the 2004 NLDS.
Lima died of a heart attack early yesterday morning. Here’s the article at MLB.com:
Lima spent just one year with the Dodgers, but it was enough for him to leave a lasting impresssion.
Not only was he a great pitcher, he was a fan favorite as well.
And what wasn’t to love?
I remember watching him while he was in the dugout, when he would randomly start throwing baseballs into the stands.
I remember sitting by the Dodger bullpen, where Lima would lean up against the fence and just chat with whoever wanted to talk.
There aren’t a lot of players like him around anymore.
We’ll miss you Jose, and it will always be Lima Time in Los Angeles.
