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2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

IN THE BIG INNING (New York Post)

9 votes

MR. 300 (New York Daily News)

8 votes

Benjamin Grimm Jan 04 2018 01:43 PM

Winner of Round 1.0.4 Winner of Round 2.3.2 IN THE BIG INNING New York Post, April 4, 2017. The Mets get 2017 off to a good start with a six-run seventh inning in their 6-0 Opening Day win over the Braves. Winner of Round 1.0.12 Winner of Round 2.3.1 MR. 300 New York Daily News, June 15, 2017. Curtis Granderson hits his 300th career home run in a win over the Cubs.

Centerfield Jan 04 2018 04:24 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

As I said yesterday, I like Mr. 300 to win it all.

Edgy MD Jan 04 2018 05:06 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

Yeah, there's almost nothing bad about it. The headline isn't great, but neither is it an over-ambitious failure. The humble bowing of his teammates heads, the hat-waving tribute of the fans behind him, and bad news for the Yankees in the top bar. How about the dirt over Granderson's name on his back? He may be slugging homers, but he's all about the hustle. He's blurred out his name and become one of us. It's not a great story, or even a great action shot, but they're both good, and the News makes the most of what they have. Fine composition. Elegant execution. Dignity in a tabloid back page. Who'da thunk it?

Benjamin Grimm Jan 04 2018 08:40 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

MR 300 is getting a strong challenge from IN THE BIG INNING. We're currently tied. If you haven't voted yet, please be sure to do so!

Centerfield Jan 04 2018 09:15 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

Looks like I’m as good at picking covers as I am at scouting prospects. Maybe I should ask Omar which cover will win.

Zvon Jan 04 2018 10:06 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jan 04 2018 10:08 PM

If we scored 6 runs in the first, second, or third I'd have to go with IN THE BIG INNING. That would have made it just the best in these days of wise-ass headlines. But we didn't. Goin Grandyman!!!!!!!!!!!

Zvon Jan 04 2018 10:07 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

I'll used this space more productively by saying I don't think that's dirt Edgy. Just the orange kinda bleeding. But then again, I need new glasses.

d'Kong76 Jan 05 2018 03:09 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

Went Big.

bmfc1 Jan 05 2018 03:58 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

The Post cover is clever and appropriate for Opening Day but the Mets have too much company on the page. The News cover pops out and is an excellent picture.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 05 2018 04:22 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

Uh oh... still tied. We went from 6-6 to 8-8. Anyone else care to vote? Anyone who's already voted care to reconsider?

Benjamin Grimm Jan 11 2018 01:52 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

This outcome really surprised me, but the people have spoken and IN THE BIG INNING has narrowly defeated MR. 300 and will advance, as the sole remaining New York Post cover, to the Final Four. Voting will resume on Monday.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 11 2018 04:23 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

This might be the first time I backed a winner! I thought both were pretty good.

d'Kong76 Jan 11 2018 06:03 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

Just follow the bouncing Wilmer!

Centerfield Jan 11 2018 06:46 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

Benjamin Grimm wrote: This outcome really surprised me, but the people have spoken and IN THE BIG INNING has narrowly defeated MR. 300 and will advance, as the sole remaining New York Post cover, to the Final Four. Voting will resume on Monday. It was inevitable once I picked the other to win it all. It's too bad, it was the one cover this year that I genuinely liked. Granderson's time here kinda transcends this season, and it would have been a nice way to send him off. Sorry Curtis. I guess your covers suck too.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 11 2018 07:02 PM Re: 2017 Tabloid Cover Derby Round 3.3.1

I shared your opinion of MR. 300. Now I'm going to go with GOD OF BLUNDER for as long as it lasts.