All Star Grind is not accustomed to baring bad news, on the other hand when the news my cause another to focus on certain health issues regardless of age………being the deliverer does not seem so bad.

Former pitcher 37-year-old Dominican died of a heart attack in Los Angeles. His 13-year career reached its apex, when he won 21 games for the Houston Astros in 1999.

Lima also pitched for the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers and brought a party to every city he visited. Before taking the mound, he would dance the samba and clown with fans and teammates with a broad smile.

He called it “Lima Time.”

All Star Grind will keep the family Lima in our prayers.