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2016 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 4.4.1

11th HEAVEN (Newsday)

12 votes

THE HAIR APPARENT! (New York Daily News)

4 votes

Benjamin Grimm Jan 19 2017 01:02 PM

Winner of Round 1.4.5 Winner of Round 2.4.4 Winner of Round 3.4.2 11th HEAVEN Newsday, September 22, 2016. A come-from-behind 11th inning three-run homer by Asdrubal Cabrera gives the Mets an exhilarating win over the Phillies. Winner of Round 1.4.1 Winner of Round 2.4.3 Winner of Round 3.4.1 THE HAIR APPARENT! New York Daily News, September 4, 2016 Robert Gsellman shows that the Mets have yet another long-haired starting pitcher that they can count on.

MFS62 Jan 19 2017 02:16 PM Re: 2016 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 4.4.1

I voted 11th Heaven. So many members of the pitching staff have long hair that the hair angle has become a crutch when they have nothing else clever to say. Later

Ceetar Jan 19 2017 02:20 PM Re: 2016 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 4.4.1

the picture is better but the 11th heaven highlight is just so dumb, plus the whole 'theme' is gut-punched by the "Matz may be done" addendum. really looking forward to voting against either of these.

Centerfield Jan 19 2017 02:59 PM Re: 2016 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 4.4.1

I like both covers, but ended up voting for their opponents in the prior round. Will have to think this one through. The Cabrera HR is one of the best moments of the season. Maybe even the best, arguably. But that picture does the moment no justice. And the cover and headline are just ok. In a way it's hurt by Zvon's contribution: When you look at that, you can't help but think what might have been. Everyone on their feet. Cabrera celebrating. Everyone looking the other way. One random Met knows it's gone and is already hopping the fence. That picture with any headline wins this contest. *Can and Admin fix the size? Didn't know it would display that big!

d'Kong76 Jan 19 2017 04:31 PM Re: 2016 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 4.4.1

Went with Heaven to add to the landslide.

Centerfield Jan 23 2017 02:46 PM Re: 2016 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 4.4.1

After much deliberation, I went with Hair. But it looks like it won't make much difference.