A Lima Time Question

[MFS62]

Where did that expression come from?
Did Jose use it himself?
Did some famous sportswriter use it an a nationally published article?
Was it coined by someone here in the CPF?
And, why is it always capitalized?

Later

[Guest KC]

I've always read Lima Bean to myself but never said it out loud.

[Guest sharpie]

I don't know if he coined it but he used to say it when he was on the Astros.

[stevejrogers]

Jim Rome often uses it on his radio show when talking about Lima, a frequent guest on his show, often in this way: Lima Time! BEEEEE-LIVE IT!

with the believe it said in a Lima impersonation voice

Given that, my guess is that it was self glossed by Lima and Houston fans

[Guest Bret Sabermetric]

Them's some mighty tasty Lima Beans under Mrs. Lima's sweater.

[Guest OlerudOwned]

Aw, Jim Rome said it.

Now I feel dirty.

[MFS62]

Me, too.
Now I won't be using it.
But thanks all for your feedback.
Later

[soupcan]

It was originally coined by Lima. Rome just ran with it.

It's safe to use.

[MFS62]

If Rome used it, it has been tainted.
I'll have to think about it.

Later

[Guest Edgy DC]

Rome uses toilets on occasion also. Follow your star.

[Willets Point]

Are you sure? It seems like a lot of crap comes out of his mouth.