He’s possibly the nicest man I’ve ever met. He once threw a no hitter in 1994 for the Toledo mud hens and he had a meet n greet at the little Caesar’s right around the corner from my house and I was just 8 years old but he sat and talked with my dad and I for at least 15 min. I still have the autographs he gave me from that day.
such a cool guy. I grew up about 10 minutes from Shea stadium, and he had some family friends that knew my friend's dad, and lived a few blocks away from where my friend and I did. One day the Astros were in town, and my friend's dad asks if we want to meet Jose Lima. We say of course, thinking he had Mets tickets, which was very in-character for him. 15 minutes later, Jose Lima was in his friend's house in Queens, smoking a fat cigar, dressed in a silk shirt, on a giant leather couch, hanging and watching a Cubs game with three 11 year old kids that he had zero relation to. Its an old memory, but I think he actually chilled with us for about 45 minutes, breaking down what he liked about whoever was pitching in the game that was on. How many mlb players are doing that?
Lima nearly got into a car accident with me speeding out of Kauffman Stadium after a start with the Royals in the early-2000's. I loved him, he was a wild dude.
During thatt 2004 season with the dodgers he would sit at the top of the dugout before every game and sign autographs for all the kids. I remember staying in line for about half hour before the game as a kid. He was an amazing person and I still have his autographed baseball on display in my room.
Dominican here. The day Lima died was a national tragedy. Dude was not only hilarious and unique, he was a pillar of the community everywhere he went and poured his heart out pitching no matter the level. He was as intense in DWL as he was in the Majors. Loved the guy even though he pitched for the archrival of my DWL team.
i was at his final MLB game July 7 of 2006(?). younger me hated him for giving up a grand slam to dontrelle willis on my birthday lol but in retrospect he was such an electric and likable player, i’m glad i got to experience Lima Time for myself. RIP Jose
it's so cool to see the perspective shift as you get older from "they didn't do good" to "I'm just really glad I saw them do their thing." My first live Tony Ferguson fight I watched was when his career ended; sat badly for a bit but now I'm glad I was there for it
Believe it! I was at that 2004 playoff game. I don't think Dodger stadium has ever been more electric than that game. He had a spell on the crowd and the Cardinals that night. The crowd went crazy when he came out for the 9th inning everyone went nuts. Even through Eric Gagne with 45 saves that year was in the bullpen. What a night! The only catch was the hour and half long wait to get out of the parking lot. RIP Lima Time
Not many if there is any videos of Lima. But the guy was energizing. As a Dominican myself he was always in the same mood no matter the moment, even in the winter league in DR after being beaten up, he kept his humor and personality above all. Glad to see he is remembered as you showed us here.
Lima was one of the nicest and humblest players. I used to see him while on vacation in the Dominican Republic, and he never failed to say hi to me, even though he didn't know me. One December, I was at a club with my girlfriend, and he and his girlfriend or wife invited us to a huge New Year’s Eve party at his house. Stories like mine are all over the Dominican Republic. His love for the game, music, and life was so immense that I believe deep down he knew he would have a short life. Always remember Lima!
Jose Lima was genuinely crazy in a positive way. I watched him give up a home run at Busch Stadium, then point at the hitter all the way around the bases and scream at him (apparently he was infamous for being like... wildly positive but aggressive?)... then he started screaming at the ball in his hand.
This is one of the best baseball videos I have ever seen on UA-cam and anyone who’s a fan of the game should watch it. This is fine work. Thank you for posting it.
R.I.P Jose Lima, he was so loved by us dominicans, when he was pitching in the dominican winter league everyone was glued to the TV he was so fun to watch.
Let me tell you something, i saw Reds/Astros July 2nd, 1999 at Cincinnati. It was 120 degrees in the shade that day. Still one of the hottest days I've ever seen. Pre-game all the players were in the clubhouse. Only 1 player had the guts to be out there signing autographs. It was Jose Lima. RIP Jose.
As I kid I rember going to see him as a dodger and lima time being huge. I did not realize he was only there for one season, shows how big of an impact he made that years later I still remember him as a dodger.
Had the pleasure of meeting and talking to him during a Royals Giants game in San Francisco back in 2005. I was 7. My parents and I were sitting behind the visitors on deck circle. When he was up next he said he’d give me a ball if I didn’t boo him when he went up to bat 😂 gave me a ball the very next inning. Insanely kind guy. It’s tragic he was taken from us so soon. Thanks for the ball, Jose.
That 2000 season with the 'Stros nearly destroyed his career. That's the year he went from pitching in the old Astrodome- where home runs went to die- to the little league ballpark formerly known as Enron Field. I was sad when he left Houston, and of course, when he passed away. I'll never forget how fun Lima Time was and still have his autographed baseball in my office.
Thursday, May 13, 2004?! I was there with my classmates at Dodger Stadium as a 12-year-old!!! We only stayed there for 90 minutes as we need to go back to school before we go back home. **On a footnote, it was also the same day that Derek Fisher made that 0.4 second game-winning basket at San Antonio.
A co worker of mine was on the grounds crew at Comerica Park while he was with the Tigers and would have a new awesome story about this man after every game. A true legend.
What a great retrospect. I remember Lima as one of those guys that I hated seeing on the mound against my favorite team. He was a damn good pitcher in his MLB years. Wish we had more time to see him bring his energy to the world at large after his retirement.
Bro truly did say "it's Lima time" before he Lima'd all over the place. What a legend. Really though, it's the lack of smugness that made it work at the time. A lot of the complaints for the sort of expressive behaviors that are becoming common today have to do with how showy it tends to be. Lima didn't come across as a show-off because he was just that genuinely cheery and energetic by default, and that's a lot easier to respect (especially in those moments where the performance doesn't back it up).
Another fantastic video. I love watching these videos about players i grew up watching. A lot of the stuff i knew but wasn't really able to put into proper perspective. I remember Lima time very well but never fully appreciated him the way i should've though.
I have 2 of my little league gloves signed by Jose! My cousins became friends with him while he played at the Astrodome and said he was the coolest guy. RIP.
As an lifelong Astros fan and Houstonian, I really appreciate you spotlighting one of our folk heroes... And yeah, that Casa Ole commercial was the earworm that wouldn't leave and can be sung by every person who was around during Lima Time!
I met him during his time with the dodgers. He stopped to sign autographs by the players parking lot and we just hit it off. He left me and my family tickets at will call for over 60 games. A true legend of the game and a better person! Rest easy my friend
Jose Lima was the most entertaining player on the Astros in the 90s. I loved watching him pitch and his attitude! The Astros in those times was so boring and muted and when we had Lima he gave this team life. RIP Jose Lima , you were a one of a lifetime player and we should honor you!!!❤
Don't know how i haven't came across this channel in the past. The algorithm did something great. You got a subscriber in me. I'm going back home in a couple week for a wedding, while i'm visiting. I'm taking my baseball cards i collected when i was younger back home. Jose Líma reminds of the good ole days, even if it was the steroid era; can't wait to come across his card. Well put together video!
Its only an issue when the celebration is about showing up the opponent. Pointing, staring, gesturing towards them, that kind of thing. Cause thats going to be taken as a challenge every time. But if you're psyched cause you did something awesome celebrate your ass off imo. The line is kind of grey, but theres still a line. Lima never crossed it imo. I always respected the national anthem thing for some reason. I think I loved it because it was so authentic, it was not a bit. He really loved America and was proud of himself for making it to MLB.. its so pure.
Dude this is a great video! I love learning about guys I’ve never seen before. Just made it to the end and almost cried! You made me love this guy in 5 minutes and then you took him away
He embodied the Dominican passion and love for the game of baseball. I would know as an American 🇺🇸 of Dominican 🇩🇴 extraction. Baseball is more than a game. It’s a way of life.
I honestly forgot about this man being so young during that incredible 06 season. Love seeing people like him who has such genuine fun playing the game. RIP to Mr Lima
He and the Licey team from the dominican league had the craziest battles. I as a fan of Licey celebrated when we beated him, but always recognized his charisma and laughed at his antics.
I watched him play in Detroit AND later in South Korea. I lived in the same city that he played in, Gwangju, and he had quite the following there in his short time. A character like that is going to stand out anywhere he goes.
@starkrsvingsports Y’all know “Lima time” was a reference to a beer commercial from the 90’s. It was called Zima, and their ads would say “it’s Zima time”
When he played for the astros he would throw out stuffed souvenir balls before every home game. I was lucky enough to get one of then when I was like 10. I'll never forget it.
I didn’t remember at all that he had died and was very saddened when you reached that sad moment…Damn, the guy just TREASURED EVERY DAMN SECOND, DIDNT HE?!?
There are some many stuff you don't know about him, he was also a mambo player, a type of merengue that was just starting at that time. He also used to have a Donald the duck statue in front of his house and he used to paint it.
I dont recall anyone having a problem with Lima. The things he did werent in anyones face. A little slide step here and there. He only really got animated when he got out of a pressure situation. It probably helped that he was well liked.
@@V1NL0 I could be wrong but I didnt recall any real beef with opposition. Biggio and bagwell speaking out against it doesn't surprise me though. If it actually was a problem they would've been the players the opposition might have retaliated against.
@@JLJbaseball José Lima was my favorite pitcher of that era, everyone knew the personality, even folks that didn’t follow baseball here in Houston. But Bagwell and Biggio were too damn salty all the time, and they did not like teammates being showy on the baseball diamond. I can see Bagwell liking Jose Lima, because he was such a likable person. But, that doesn’t mean that his on the field celebration was viewed favorably by his teammates. I appreciate Altuve for being a down to Earth leader of the Astros. He doesn’t come about as overly critical of his teammates, regardless of how they express themselves.
I played in his merengue band here in Houston. Once , when I was taking my grandpa to radiation treatment, I saw him there with his dad. He told me that he prayed to God to heal his dad and he would give up his baseball career. I told him that God would never ask him to do that. But that’s just the kind of dude he was. R.I.P. Lima Time!
Almost 39 yo Houstonian here.. We definitely remember him. And I always wanted to go to Casa Ole in case he was there. 😂 Looked like a fun guy to be around.
Met him at Shea in his brief stint with the Mets. He was cool and joking around with the fans. Just seemed like a big kid who enjoyed life. He signed a ball and high fived me.
He’s possibly the nicest man I’ve ever met. He once threw a no hitter in 1994 for the Toledo mud hens and he had a meet n greet at the little Caesar’s right around the corner from my house and I was just 8 years old but he sat and talked with my dad and I for at least 15 min. I still have the autographs he gave me from that day.
That's a great story. Thanks for sharing!
Nothing like meeting a big leaguer at a little Caesar’s.
That’s what it’s all about!
such a cool guy. I grew up about 10 minutes from Shea stadium, and he had some family friends that knew my friend's dad, and lived a few blocks away from where my friend and I did. One day the Astros were in town, and my friend's dad asks if we want to meet Jose Lima. We say of course, thinking he had Mets tickets, which was very in-character for him. 15 minutes later, Jose Lima was in his friend's house in Queens, smoking a fat cigar, dressed in a silk shirt, on a giant leather couch, hanging and watching a Cubs game with three 11 year old kids that he had zero relation to. Its an old memory, but I think he actually chilled with us for about 45 minutes, breaking down what he liked about whoever was pitching in the game that was on. How many mlb players are doing that?
Dude was garbage and died with 6 baby mamas
Lima nearly got into a car accident with me speeding out of Kauffman Stadium after a start with the Royals in the early-2000's. I loved him, he was a wild dude.
A very underrated, crazy pitcher and Houston Astros folk hero. Thanks for spotlighting him. It's Lima Time forever, baby.
During thatt 2004 season with the dodgers he would sit at the top of the dugout before every game and sign autographs for all the kids. I remember staying in line for about half hour before the game as a kid. He was an amazing person and I still have his autographed baseball on display in my room.
He did the same during the High School CIF championship game that year, he was super nice to all the fans and watched the game. Great guy.
I was one of those kids, one of my top baseball memories
Dominican here. The day Lima died was a national tragedy. Dude was not only hilarious and unique, he was a pillar of the community everywhere he went and poured his heart out pitching no matter the level. He was as intense in DWL as he was in the Majors. Loved the guy even though he pitched for the archrival of my DWL team.
Lots of fans here in Borinquen 🇵🇷 mourned his passing😢, tremendo personaje, fabuloso lanzador 🇩🇴 !!!
i was at his final MLB game July 7 of 2006(?). younger me hated him for giving up a grand slam to dontrelle willis on my birthday lol but in retrospect he was such an electric and likable player, i’m glad i got to experience Lima Time for myself. RIP Jose
it's so cool to see the perspective shift as you get older from "they didn't do good" to "I'm just really glad I saw them do their thing." My first live Tony Ferguson fight I watched was when his career ended; sat badly for a bit but now I'm glad I was there for it
@@xhappybunnyx for sure! well said.
Believe it! I was at that 2004 playoff game. I don't think Dodger stadium has ever been more electric than that game. He had a spell on the crowd and the Cardinals that night. The crowd went crazy when he came out for the 9th inning everyone went nuts. Even through Eric Gagne with 45 saves that year was in the bullpen. What a night! The only catch was the hour and half long wait to get out of the parking lot. RIP Lima Time
I was there too! 1st base side 2nd level. Lol. Best game ever
I was at a friend house right there in El Sereno watching the game and the stadium lights . Even at TV was exciting!
Not many if there is any videos of Lima. But the guy was energizing. As a Dominican myself he was always in the same mood no matter the moment, even in the winter league in DR after being beaten up, he kept his humor and personality above all. Glad to see he is remembered as you showed us here.
Lima was one of the nicest and humblest players. I used to see him while on vacation in the Dominican Republic, and he never failed to say hi to me, even though he didn't know me. One December, I was at a club with my girlfriend, and he and his girlfriend or wife invited us to a huge New Year’s Eve party at his house. Stories like mine are all over the Dominican Republic. His love for the game, music, and life was so immense that I believe deep down he knew he would have a short life. Always remember Lima!
Jose Lima was genuinely crazy in a positive way. I watched him give up a home run at Busch Stadium, then point at the hitter all the way around the bases and scream at him (apparently he was infamous for being like... wildly positive but aggressive?)... then he started screaming at the ball in his hand.
😂😂😂😂😂
This is one of the best baseball videos I have ever seen on UA-cam and anyone who’s a fan of the game should watch it. This is fine work. Thank you for posting it.
R.I.P Jose Lima, he was so loved by us dominicans, when he was pitching in the dominican winter league everyone was glued to the TV he was so fun to watch.
This type of content is priceless- shedding light on those less remembered by the masses. What a great man & player- RIP 🙏🏾
Let me tell you something, i saw Reds/Astros July 2nd, 1999 at Cincinnati. It was 120 degrees in the shade that day. Still one of the hottest days I've ever seen. Pre-game all the players were in the clubhouse. Only 1 player had the guts to be out there signing autographs. It was Jose Lima. RIP Jose.
As I kid I rember going to see him as a dodger and lima time being huge. I did not realize he was only there for one season, shows how big of an impact he made that years later I still remember him as a dodger.
It's lima time baby
Beat me to it
add a g in the middle 🤣
Believe it!
More like it's Ligma time!
Had the pleasure of meeting and talking to him during a Royals Giants game in San Francisco back in 2005. I was 7. My parents and I were sitting behind the visitors on deck circle. When he was up next he said he’d give me a ball if I didn’t boo him when he went up to bat 😂 gave me a ball the very next inning. Insanely kind guy. It’s tragic he was taken from us so soon. Thanks for the ball, Jose.
I really appreciate this video as a Dominican whom grew up playing baseball in DR. Thanks 🙏🏾
RIP Jose Lima “Lima Time”
No doubt, my favorite pitcher of all time. Thank you so much Stark Raving Sports!
That 2000 season with the 'Stros nearly destroyed his career. That's the year he went from pitching in the old Astrodome- where home runs went to die- to the little league ballpark formerly known as Enron Field. I was sad when he left Houston, and of course, when he passed away. I'll never forget how fun Lima Time was and still have his autographed baseball in my office.
Thursday, May 13, 2004?! I was there with my classmates at Dodger Stadium as a 12-year-old!!! We only stayed there for 90 minutes as we need to go back to school before we go back home.
**On a footnote, it was also the same day that Derek Fisher made that 0.4 second game-winning basket at San Antonio.
A co worker of mine was on the grounds crew at Comerica Park while he was with the Tigers and would have a new awesome story about this man after every game. A true legend.
What a great retrospect. I remember Lima as one of those guys that I hated seeing on the mound against my favorite team. He was a damn good pitcher in his MLB years. Wish we had more time to see him bring his energy to the world at large after his retirement.
Bro truly did say "it's Lima time" before he Lima'd all over the place. What a legend.
Really though, it's the lack of smugness that made it work at the time. A lot of the complaints for the sort of expressive behaviors that are becoming common today have to do with how showy it tends to be. Lima didn't come across as a show-off because he was just that genuinely cheery and energetic by default, and that's a lot easier to respect (especially in those moments where the performance doesn't back it up).
Another fantastic video. I love watching these videos about players i grew up watching. A lot of the stuff i knew but wasn't really able to put into proper perspective. I remember Lima time very well but never fully appreciated him the way i should've though.
I have 2 of my little league gloves signed by Jose! My cousins became friends with him while he played at the Astrodome and said he was the coolest guy. RIP.
As an lifelong Astros fan and Houstonian, I really appreciate you spotlighting one of our folk heroes... And yeah, that Casa Ole commercial was the earworm that wouldn't leave and can be sung by every person who was around during Lima Time!
Dude was awesome. We used to go to the clubs back in the days when he was with the astros during spring training. Lima time RIP
I met him during his time with the dodgers. He stopped to sign autographs by the players parking lot and we just hit it off. He left me and my family tickets at will call for over 60 games. A true legend of the game and a better person! Rest easy my friend
Baseball needs more people like this!
That dodger playoff game where he went complete game was epic
Jose Lima was the most entertaining player on the Astros in the 90s. I loved watching him pitch and his attitude! The Astros in those times was so boring and muted and when we had Lima he gave this team life. RIP Jose Lima , you were a one of a lifetime player and we should honor you!!!❤
Lima Time forever 🕰️
Don't know how i haven't came across this channel in the past. The algorithm did something great. You got a subscriber in me. I'm going back home in a couple week for a wedding, while i'm visiting. I'm taking my baseball cards i collected when i was younger back home. Jose Líma reminds of the good ole days, even if it was the steroid era; can't wait to come across his card. Well put together video!
Its only an issue when the celebration is about showing up the opponent. Pointing, staring, gesturing towards them, that kind of thing. Cause thats going to be taken as a challenge every time. But if you're psyched cause you did something awesome celebrate your ass off imo. The line is kind of grey, but theres still a line. Lima never crossed it imo. I always respected the national anthem thing for some reason. I think I loved it because it was so authentic, it was not a bit. He really loved America and was proud of himself for making it to MLB.. its so pure.
Dude this is a great video! I love learning about guys I’ve never seen before. Just made it to the end and almost cried! You made me love this guy in 5 minutes and then you took him away
Damn RIP Lima my Dominican brother 🙏🏼🙏🏼
God, I missed him!
Amen viva RD manito
2003 Jose lima for the royals was fun, he was so unexpectedly good
He embodied the Dominican passion and love for the game of baseball. I would know as an American 🇺🇸 of Dominican 🇩🇴 extraction. Baseball is more than a game. It’s a way of life.
You ain't dominican if your grand grand father was it. Stop this american shit of ssying "yes i'm if x nationality " ehen you ain't even half of it
Believe it, Jose Lima. Rip. Baseball could really use you right now as a manager: commentator: or pitching coach
I remember seeing him play with his band at Sullivan around 1999 or later ? Pretty green eyes and fabulous singer musician
I did get Lima's autograph in 2006. He's was cool about it. Hung around the fans and signed autographs after a game. RIP.
Great video my Man.. You did a fantastic job writing the script for this video
Thank you for remembering Lima Time. I was living in Houston during Lima Time. What a great guy. His Joié de Vivé. The world needs more Lima Time!
I still Remember those game between Licey and Aguilas. Thanks for everything Jose❤️🙏🏾
They gotta put him in The Show, lil sashay and all. First time ever hearing about this guy. RIP Lima.
EL MAMBO LIMA... You can get more footage of his hilarious celebrations from DR's Winter League highlights
In heaven every time is Lima Time! RIP EL MAMBO 🙏🏽
now I have a new artist to listen to on spotify, what a legend
Lima time legend. Had my birthday at his house as a kid. R.I.P Jose ❤️
what’s your name?
Some people shine too brightly for this life. I'll never forget his 1 season in LA.
We hung out a bunch of times when he played for the mets. Once, he let me borrow his Mercedes to see a girl I was dating at the time.
I was the team photographer for the Lomg Beach Armada when Jose was there. Damn I miss that man. What a beautiful soul.
Came at the wrong time, he would be bartollo colon famous if he was in this era
To be fair, that pitcher he gave up the grand slam to was Marlins legend Dontrelle Willis.
Mets could’ve used him in the playoffs in 06
Also, that grand slam wasn’t just by any pitcher at the plate. It was Dontrelle, who could straight rake.
Casa Ole, fresh today . If you know you know!! 🤘🏽R.I.P legend !!
What a great dude and gift to MLB. It's Lima Time!
" esssss Limaaaa Time"! I loved that guy!
Since this is before my time. It's so weird to see another player wearing 42 on their jersey.
Great video love all your content. Thanks brother
Baseball needs 100 more of him👏
Lima time! I recall watching him pitched a gem for the Dodgers in the 2004 playoffs, pitching a shutout.
Live every day like it’s Lima Time
There were many that jumped to conclusions regarding the cause of the heart attack, but Jose Lima’s autopsy found no traces of drugs in his system.
Thank you.
Old school Astros fans we will always remember LIMA TIME
The soundtrack to this video is absolute heat. Silent Ride got me turnt in the background lmao
Lima was so charismatic, they even named a bean after him.
I remember when Lima sung the National Anthem at Dodgers Stadium. It was definitely Lima time. 🫡😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
I honestly forgot about this man being so young during that incredible 06 season. Love seeing people like him who has such genuine fun playing the game. RIP to Mr Lima
He and the Licey team from the dominican league had the craziest battles. I as a fan of Licey celebrated when we beated him, but always recognized his charisma and laughed at his antics.
Never heard of him before, but I’m glad I’ve gotten to, RIP Lima
Were missing the point forget baseball this man was giving us the handbook on how to live life
Minus the herpes
I watched him play in Detroit AND later in South Korea. I lived in the same city that he played in, Gwangju, and he had quite the following there in his short time. A character like that is going to stand out anywhere he goes.
Lovely video about a player from my childhood & fellow countryman that I had sorta forgotten about.
Rest in peace,
"El Mambo de Lima!" 🎵🎶⚾️🙏🏼🙌🏼
@starkrsvingsports
Y’all know “Lima time” was a reference to a beer commercial from the 90’s. It was called Zima, and their ads would say “it’s Zima time”
There’s only one Lima Time, RIP
I dont think there was a player who was better to the fans. Legendary in Houston for just hanging out with fans in restaurants or a store.
I remembere him playing for the Astros when I was kid and the Casa Ole commercials in Houston. He was animated there to and dancing everywhere.
When he played for the astros he would throw out stuffed souvenir balls before every home game. I was lucky enough to get one of then when I was like 10. I'll never forget it.
wow what a Video!! RIP lima
It’s sad he had some bad years and passed away. Glad he had fun pitching - especially during that time
I loved him on the dodgers. One of the bright spots of that season. So much fun to watch and cheer for and was a great guy.
Very nice tribute to Jose Lima. Thanks for posting.
I didn’t remember at all that he had died and was very saddened when you reached that sad moment…Damn, the guy just TREASURED EVERY DAMN SECOND, DIDNT HE?!?
I remember getting autographs from Lima in the astrodome as a kid. Had some awesome casa Ole commercials as well.
R.I.P El Mambo de Lima, Jose had so much passion
There are some many stuff you don't know about him, he was also a mambo player, a type of merengue that was just starting at that time. He also used to have a Donald the duck statue in front of his house and he used to paint it.
Aw man, what a great call back. Jose Lima was awesome!
I dont recall anyone having a problem with Lima. The things he did werent in anyones face. A little slide step here and there. He only really got animated when he got out of a pressure situation. It probably helped that he was well liked.
Bagwell and Biggio were quite vocal how they hated his antics.
Did you even watch the video. Not once did he say he was hated.
@@V1NL0 I could be wrong but I didnt recall any real beef with opposition.
Biggio and bagwell speaking out against it doesn't surprise me though. If it actually was a problem they would've been the players the opposition might have retaliated against.
@@JLJbaseball José Lima was my favorite pitcher of that era, everyone knew the personality, even folks that didn’t follow baseball here in Houston. But Bagwell and Biggio were too damn salty all the time, and they did not like teammates being showy on the baseball diamond.
I can see Bagwell liking Jose Lima, because he was such a likable person. But, that doesn’t mean that his on the field celebration was viewed favorably by his teammates.
I appreciate Altuve for being a down to Earth leader of the Astros. He doesn’t come about as overly critical of his teammates, regardless of how they express themselves.
I played in his merengue band here in Houston. Once , when I was taking my grandpa to radiation treatment, I saw him there with his dad. He told me that he prayed to God to heal his dad and he would give up his baseball career. I told him that God would never ask him to do that. But that’s just the kind of dude he was. R.I.P. Lima Time!
I was at the game he gave up the grand slam to Dontrelle Willis at Shea Stadium. Good times, wish the Mets were as fun now as they were in 2006.
Just a fun loving and passionate dude. Hard not to love it
Almost 39 yo Houstonian here.. We definitely remember him. And I always wanted to go to Casa Ole in case he was there. 😂 Looked like a fun guy to be around.
From a dominican man bro thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Jose Lima is a Dodger for life.
La Cacata was the name of his song
Met him at Shea in his brief stint with the Mets. He was cool and joking around with the fans. Just seemed like a big kid who enjoyed life. He signed a ball and high fived me.
Loved him in LA
Giving up a homer to a pitcher is never what you want to do, but Willis did not hit like a pitcher! That guy could swing the bat!