Former Dodger Lima dies

Jose Lima lived over the top on and off the baseball field. The free-spirited previous Tigers pitcher to bring a song and a fastball that foliage a trail of fun and amusement known as "Lima Time" where he go.

All-Star right-hander, who spent 13 years in the major league with five team - counting two stints with the Tigers - died Sunday. He was the 37th

While Lima positively had some achievement on the pitch, he is also well known for his friendly character. He is often referred to his pitching appearance as "Lima Time." Since he joined the Mets in 2006, described Ben Shpigel Times about him as "the national anthem-crooning, towel-waving merengue singer who moon illumination as a right-handed decanter."

According ESPNDeportes, Frank McCourt, proprietor of the Dodgers, released a declaration saying that Lima had joined the association last month as a member of their alumni friendship.

"He was dedicated to make appearance in the community on behalf of the team, including an upcoming harmonious at a Viva Los Dodgers event this summer," said McCourt.

During his short stay with the Mets Lima did a great feeling on his teammates and coaches in a way that perhaps only he might.

"He was one of the fonts, I think baseball needs determined," Manager Jerry Manuel, who was the Mets' bench coach this season, said before Sunday's game beside the Yankees. "He had the sort of joy for the game you can see in children, and I be grateful for that about him.”

Jose Reyes, Lima, is from Santiago, Dominican Republic, and Lima is measured a close friend. "It was the funniest guy ever," said Reyes. "It's hard for me to see the guy pass as juvenile."

Oliver Perez heard the information from Reye when he came to Citi meadow.

"Jose was enjoying every instant he was out on the field," said Perez. "All of baseball is a bit sad right now."

Alex Cora, who plays with Lima on the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2004, said he was stunned by the news. "For a 37-year-old sportsperson to have a massive heart attack, it makes you wonder," said Cora, shaky his head. "It is very scandalous."