Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Clones, Comments, and Moments from Today's Show

Jose Lima

The biggest topic of the day was the passing of former Major League pitcher Jose Lima of an apparent heart attack at the age of 37. Anyone who knows the show well knows how Jim Rome felt about Jose. "It's Lima time! Believe it!"

Today, Jim talked about Jose's zest for life, and he recounted how Lima gave him the game ball from his 20th win game in his only 20 win season. It is one of the few pieces of memorabilia that Jim keeps. Rome also cited Jose's love of the game and of the fans. He was known for always signing autographs even on days he pitched. Special to LA fans was Jim's recounting of Lima's shutout win over the Cardinals in the 2004 playoffs.

E mail Reaction

"...Lima time never ends as long as we remember him..."

Callers

Jason in KC called Lima " a straight shooter who told it like it was", and called today a sad day.

Adam in Houston said he knew Jose Lima when Adam was "cutting his teeth" is sports radio in Houston. He said Lima gave him his nickname "A-Bomb".

Bob in Florida called and said that we know about Jose because of Jim. Bob also said "It sucks" that he had to go at the age of 37, and expressed condolences to the family.

Two of the callers mentioned Jim giving the famous 20th win game ball to Jose Lima's son. Jim said he would, and would contact the Dodgers to perhaps arrange that.

On a lighter side...

-Jim took a call from John in Houston. "Hey John...," Jim began. Then the famous "Hey John...time to meet Mr. Rome. Giddy up horse face!" (followed by the original buzzer) was played. Jim said if your name is John you should expect that or not use your real name. Jim said the same if your name is Andrew. (The clip "Andrew! Your word is Andrew!"...was played.)

John in Houston never got on. Rome said, "John in Houston. Sorry bro."

-An E mailer wrote something to the effect of "When me hear John...me thinks Long John Silvers...yummie. Signed Kirstie."  The "E mail magician."

Rome said that when he sees the terms "me thinks, or me hears" someone is getting BLOCKED! "Make that BLOCK go away...."E mail Magician".

-Coffee spill

Jim told us that Kyle spilled coffee and knocked over Alvin's laptop. Rome commented that coffee gets everywhere in a spill and you can't get it out. Kyle was quoted as saying, "The room now smells like Stew's breath!"

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