It's Lima Time at Shea! - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

savafan · 02-15-2006, 01:21 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jose Lima agreed to a minor league contract with the Mets on Tuesday, giving the team another pitching option for its starting rotation.

Lima would get a $600,000, one-year contract if he is added to the 40-man roster. He also would have the chance to earn about $450,000 in performance bonuses -- the same deal the Mets gave Darren Oliver in December.

The 33-year-old right-hander was 5-16 with a 6.99 ERA last season in 32 starts for the Kansas City Royals. He gave up 219 hits in 168 2-3 innings, walking 61 and striking out 80.

In 2004, Lima went 13-5 with a 4.07 ERA for the Los Angeles Dodgers, walking just 34 in 170 1-3 innings. He has an 89-98 career record

An NL All-Star in 1999, Lima has a 5.21 ERA in 344 major league games with Detroit, Houston, the Dodgers and Kansas City.

New York heads to spring training with a projected rotation of Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, Steve Trachsel, Victor Zambrano and Aaron Heilman.

KearnsyEars · 02-15-2006, 01:47 PM

Bombs away at Shea you mean

Heath · 02-15-2006, 01:51 PM

That will last about 5 seconds.

David Cubbedge · 02-15-2006, 01:52 PM

What a colossal mistake. Did the Mets just hire DanO?

deltachi8 · 02-15-2006, 01:55 PM

Omar scratches his belly and thinks
His pitching is fine, but he wants it to stink
Lima-Time is old and reeks
He'll give up taters for weeks and weeks

Bombs away but we're ok
Bombs away at o-ld Shea

KronoRed · 02-15-2006, 01:57 PM

Omar almost was hired here

MrCinatit · 02-15-2006, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsrbetter

What a colossal mistake. Did the Mets just hire DanO?

just what i was thinking

Chip R · 02-16-2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsrbetter

What a colossal mistake. Did the Mets just hire DanO?

At least Omar was smart enough not to give Lima a major league deal much less a 3 year $24M deal.

jmcclain19 · 02-16-2006, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip R

At least Omar was smart enough not to give Lima a major league deal much less a 3 year $24M deal.

nah he saved that one for Mr. Anna Benson.

REDREAD · 02-16-2006, 08:25 AM

Lima was probably signed to give depth in case of injuries. Much like the Reds signing Tuffy Rhodes, I'm sure he's not expected to contribute.

02-15-2006, 01:21 PM	#1
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	It's Lima Time at Shea! http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns NEW YORK (AP) -- Jose Lima agreed to a minor league contract with the Mets on Tuesday, giving the team another pitching option for its starting rotation. Lima would get a $600,000, one-year contract if he is added to the 40-man roster. He also would have the chance to earn about $450,000 in performance bonuses -- the same deal the Mets gave Darren Oliver in December. The 33-year-old right-hander was 5-16 with a 6.99 ERA last season in 32 starts for the Kansas City Royals. He gave up 219 hits in 168 2-3 innings, walking 61 and striking out 80. In 2004, Lima went 13-5 with a 4.07 ERA for the Los Angeles Dodgers, walking just 34 in 170 1-3 innings. He has an 89-98 career record An NL All-Star in 1999, Lima has a 5.21 ERA in 344 major league games with Detroit, Houston, the Dodgers and Kansas City. New York heads to spring training with a projected rotation of Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, Steve Trachsel, Victor Zambrano and Aaron Heilman. __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

02-15-2006, 01:47 PM	#2
KearnsyEars Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,579	Re: It's Lima Time at Shea! Bombs away at Shea you mean

02-15-2006, 01:51 PM	#3
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: It's Lima Time at Shea! That will last about 5 seconds. __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

02-15-2006, 01:52 PM	#4
David Cubbedge Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tn Posts: 213	Re: It's Lima Time at Shea! What a colossal mistake. Did the Mets just hire DanO?

02-15-2006, 01:55 PM	#5
deltachi8 smells of rich mahogany Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,001	Re: It's Lima Time at Shea! Omar scratches his belly and thinks His pitching is fine, but he wants it to stink Lima-Time is old and reeks He'll give up taters for weeks and weeks Bombs away but we're ok Bombs away at o-ld Shea __________________ Nothing to see here. Please disperse.

02-15-2006, 01:57 PM	#6
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,342	Re: It's Lima Time at Shea! Omar almost was hired here __________________ Go Gators!

02-16-2006, 08:25 AM	#10
REDREAD Where's my chair? Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 19,790	Re: It's Lima Time at Shea! Lima was probably signed to give depth in case of injuries. Much like the Reds signing Tuffy Rhodes, I'm sure he's not expected to contribute. __________________ Thank you Walt and Bob for going for it in 2012 AND 2013! Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot!

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