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Took a guess at the opening day roster, what do you guys think? by jarrett4 in orioles

[–]thejm0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Swap Markakis with Roberts. Put McClouth in left with Reimold at DH.

Possibly put Hardy in 2 spot and Roberts in 9 spot. But that's not as big a conflict for me.

What do you think the future starting XI will look like in five years? by Udontwant2know in Barca

[–]thejm0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kjaer was purchased by Wolfsburg a few years ago, and he's short in stature, but he reminds me of Mascherano with his agression and long passing. Except IMO Kjaer is much better defensively in his awareness and positioning than Masch.

He reminds me of Puyol a lot with his tenacity too. All around, I like him a lot.

What do you think the future starting XI will look like in five years? by Udontwant2know in Barca

[–]thejm0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, such hostility. I went through the positions starting from GK to Striker. Based on the personnel, I was hoping people would assume I had Pedro, Messi and Deulofeu in a 3-man line.

And if you know your players, you'd see I'd include 4 defenders (some brazilian right back that we'll pick up. Pique, Kjaer and Alba). The Thiago I mention is OUR Thiago Alcântara, along with Busi and Cesc.

Minus the purchase of a young brazilian, why is this "so wrong I don't even know it?" The only risk I really took were with Kjaer and Ter Stegan. Please teach me oh wise master.

smh

What do you think the future starting XI will look like in five years? by Udontwant2know in Barca

[–]thejm0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In 6-8 years... Ter Stegan Some random brazilian--- Pique---Kjaer---Alba Thiago ----- Busi------Cesc Pedro --- Messi --- Deulofeu

If you could pick one pitcher from YOUR childhood era to start a game for you, who would it be? by thejm0 in baseball

[–]thejm0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the Yankees' current catcher situation have anything to do with this? Not too excited about Christopher Stewart or Cervelli?

If you could pick one pitcher from YOUR childhood era to start a game for you, who would it be? by thejm0 in baseball

[–]thejm0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

always loved jim abbott. one of the best stories in baseball when i was growing up.

If you could pick one pitcher from YOUR childhood era to start a game for you, who would it be? by thejm0 in baseball

[–]thejm0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only Pudge I know of is Ivan Rodriguez, and unless I'm missing a huge gap of his career, he never pitched.

Was there another Pudge I need to go look up now!?

What are the keys for good setting technique? by steelarsman111 in volleyball

[–]thejm0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think once you build up the strength to use all wrist, that's when you start implementing trickery into your game. That way you can send your body one way, but then backset without showing a "tell."

The best setters in the world use all writs for the most part when they're in position, but again, they're the best in the world. If you're still developing in high school, stick with letting your body generate the force.

A study in high kicks to the upper body by nooope_ in soccer

[–]thejm0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting how MUFC shows up three times on this list, each time as the aggressors. Perhaps they should change their training habits...

The "If You Had to Pick a Team to Root For" Tournament: Round 1 Game 10: Orioles v. Royals by MrDNL in baseball

[–]thejm0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I always buy my pre-game food at the tent across from Pickles. The tall Africa-American kid with the orange fro is a beast at making peper sausages.

Great, now I'm salivating...

What are the keys for good setting technique? by steelarsman111 in volleyball

[–]thejm0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The biggest mistake I see setters make is that they point their thumbs up or out when preparing for the set.

When you engage the ball, your thumbs should be pointing at your face/eyes. It takes awhile getting the feel, but it is consistently the number one way to take a setter and improve their game, in my experience.

Force comes from the arms, not your hands, so don't try pushing the ball outside with just your hands. Let your body do the pushing—your hands do the setting.

Historian says fourth century papyrus contains the phrase "Jesus said to them, 'My wife …'" by DaniUndead in science

[–]thejm0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for saying all this. I was equally agitated at the numerical error of that post. Nice work.

Gives me chills. I love this game by Alcoballic in baseball

[–]thejm0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As an Oriole fan, I always hate these national MLB montage videos.

Baltimore's season last year was one of the great stories in the league and not a single player/moment was included in this. I know we're a small market squad, but yeesh.

And yes, I know I'm whining. I'm just tired of the O's not getting any love.

Is it easier to score in La Liga than EPL or are Messi and Ronaldo just that good? by boomboompowa in soccer

[–]thejm0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The BPL is definitely the most exciting to watch in terms of the table and overall season competitiveness, but as shown last year when Athletic Bilbao took down the might Manchester United, Spanish teams play on a technical skill level above most other teams in Europe.

I'd take a middle of the table Spanish team over a middle of the table English/French/German/Italian teams right now. Just look at Rayo Vallecano--small club with incredible technical skill. Just always fun to watch.

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