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Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 07:46 AM

I decided to leverage (and expand) the collection of tabloid covers used in the Tabloid Cover Derbies and present them as content on the UMDB. I added a bunch of older covers, dating back to 2008, to the collection. Here are some examples: Home Page Box Score Page Player Page Season Page And now, the QUIZ! Who are the twenty Mets personalities (real humans, Mister Met doesn't count) who have appeared on the most covers since 2008? (Note: The years 2015 through 2021 are more heavily represented, because the years 2008 through 2014 are limited to the Daily News and the Post. No Newsday for those years.) So let's fill in the blanks. Sixteen of the twenty are players and four have never played for the Mets. Usual guessing rules apply. One guess per post and no additional guesses until someone else has posted, or existing guesses have been acknowledged. 1. ____________________ (202 covers) 2. ____________________ (196 covers) 3. ____________________ (168 covers) 4. ____________________ (146 covers) 5. ____________________ (131 covers) 6. ____________________ (95 covers) 7. ____________________ (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. ____________________ (57 covers) 12. ____________________ (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 16. ____________________ (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Edgy MD Jun 01 2021 07:47 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Fred Wilpon.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 07:48 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Not Fred.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 01 2021 07:50 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Jose Reyes

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 07:57 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

1. ____________________ (202 covers) 2. ____________________ (196 covers) 3. ____________________ (168 covers) 4. ____________________ (146 covers) 5. ____________________ (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. ____________________ (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. ____________________ (57 covers) 12. ____________________ (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 16. ____________________ (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

batmagadanleadoff Jun 01 2021 08:05 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Nohan Johan.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 01 2021 08:08 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Cespedes

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 08:11 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

1. ____________________ (202 covers) 2. ____________________ (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. ____________________ (146 covers) 5. ____________________ (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. ____________________ (57 covers) 12. ____________________ (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 16. ____________________ (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Fman99 Jun 01 2021 08:13 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Well, deGrom, obviously.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 08:14 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Obviously! But he's only in second place, for now. 1. ____________________ (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. ____________________ (146 covers) 5. ____________________ (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. ____________________ (57 covers) 12. ____________________ (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 16. ____________________ (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 01 2021 08:15 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Willie Small Balls

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 08:15 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Not Willie.

Fman99 Jun 01 2021 08:21 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

How bout some Syndergaard ?

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 08:29 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

1. ____________________ (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. ____________________ (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. ____________________ (57 covers) 12. ____________________ (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 16. ____________________ (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

batmagadanleadoff Jun 01 2021 08:38 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Wright.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 08:45 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Right! 1. ____________________ (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. ____________________ (57 covers) 12. ____________________ (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 16. ____________________ (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Centerfield Jun 01 2021 08:52 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Harv.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 08:54 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Matt Harvey is our current reigning champion. Now it starts to get a little trickier. 1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. ____________________ (57 covers) 12. ____________________ (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 16. ____________________ (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 01 2021 08:58 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Terry

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 09:03 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. ____________________ (57 covers) 12. ____________________ (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

MFS62 Jun 01 2021 09:17 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Edwin Diaz Later

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 09:19 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Nope, not Diaz.

Edgy MD Jun 01 2021 09:19 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Staying with Puerto Rico and going with Carlos Beltran, Ben.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 01 2021 09:31 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Wheelie

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 09:33 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. ____________________ (57 covers) 12. Zack Wheeler (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Centerfield Jun 01 2021 09:43 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

TCD Champion Michael Conforto.

Edgy MD Jun 01 2021 09:47 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

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Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 09:49 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Sorry, didn't see the Beltran guess before. He's in, as is Conforto. But not Dickey. 1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. ____________________ (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. Michael Conforto (57 covers) 12. Zack Wheeler (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). Carlos Beltran (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. ____________________ (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Marshmallowmilkshake Jun 01 2021 10:12 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Murph!

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 01 2021 10:15 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Sandy

Edgy MD Jun 01 2021 10:17 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

The Folly Rancher.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 10:19 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Yes to Murphy. Yes to Sandy. Folly is also correct, but he's already been guessed. 1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. Daniel Murphy (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. Michael Conforto (57 covers) 12. Zack Wheeler (54 covers) 13. ____________________ (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). Carlos Beltran (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. ____________________ (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. Sandy Alderson (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Marshmallowmilkshake Jun 01 2021 10:24 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Lucas Duda!

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 10:25 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Nope, no Duda.

Fman99 Jun 01 2021 10:28 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

What about dead crook Bernie Madoff?

Gwreck Jun 01 2021 10:32 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Granderson

Marshmallowmilkshake Jun 01 2021 10:37 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Need a closer in there! Familia, from when he was good.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 10:42 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Granderson yes. Familia yes. Madoff... no. Five remaining. Three are players, two are not. 1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. Daniel Murphy (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. Michael Conforto (57 covers) 12. Zack Wheeler (54 covers) 13. Jeurys Familia (48 covers) 14(t). ____________________ (47 covers) 14(t). Carlos Beltran (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. Curtis Granderson (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. Sandy Alderson (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

MFS62 Jun 01 2021 10:44 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

The new owner, Mr. Cohen Later

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 10:45 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Not Cohen.

Edgy MD Jun 01 2021 11:06 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

I'm going to finish this quiz the same way I voted for president — by writing in Tim Tebow.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 11:08 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Tebow is a very inspired guess, but no.

MFS62 Jun 01 2021 11:33 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Hmmmm, not a Mets player? I'll go 0 for 3 and guess A-Rod. Later

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 11:34 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Nope. The three remaining players all have played for the Mets during this current decade. The other two guys were Mets employees but neither of them are currently employed by any major league team.

cal sharpie Jun 01 2021 11:46 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Mickey Callaway.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 11:59 AM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Mickey Callaway! 1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. ____________________ (85 covers) 9. Daniel Murphy (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. Michael Conforto (57 covers) 12. Zack Wheeler (54 covers) 13. Jeurys Familia (48 covers) 14(t). Mickey Callaway (47 covers) 14(t). Carlos Beltran (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. Curtis Granderson (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. Sandy Alderson (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Fman99 Jun 01 2021 12:06 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Robinson Cano perhaps?

Marshmallowmilkshake Jun 01 2021 12:08 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Omar?

Edgy MD Jun 01 2021 12:09 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Pete Alonso.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 12:12 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Cano is a no, and Omar is a Nomar. Pete Alonso is correct. We're down to one former employee and two players from the 2020s. 1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. Pete Alonso (85 covers) 9. Daniel Murphy (73 covers) 10. ____________________ (66 covers) 11. Michael Conforto (57 covers) 12. Zack Wheeler (54 covers) 13. Jeurys Familia (48 covers) 14(t). Mickey Callaway (47 covers) 14(t). Carlos Beltran (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. Curtis Granderson (40 covers) 18. ____________________ (38 covers) 19. Sandy Alderson (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Edgy MD Jun 01 2021 12:19 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Brody Van Wagenen.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 12:21 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. Pete Alonso (85 covers) 9. Daniel Murphy (73 covers) 10. ___________________ (66 covers) 11. 0 Conforto (57 covers) 12. Zack Wheeler (54 covers) 13. Jeurys Familia (48 covers) 14(t). Mickey Callaway (47 covers) 14(t). Carlos Beltran (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. Curtis Granderson (40 covers) 18. Brodie Van Wagenen (38 covers) 19. Sandy Alderson (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Marshmallowmilkshake Jun 01 2021 12:37 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Dom Smith

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 01 2021 12:45 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Matzo?

Edgy MD Jun 01 2021 12:54 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Matzo was my next guess, so I'll go with Bartolo.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 01:00 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Matz yes, Bart no. (He hasn't pitched for the Mets in the 2020s.) And not Dom. 1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. Pete Alonso (85 covers) 9. Daniel Murphy (73 covers) 10. Steven Matz (66 covers) 11. Michael Conforto (57 covers) 12. Zack Wheeler (54 covers) 13. Jeurys Familia (48 covers) 14(t). Mickey Callaway (47 covers) 14(t). Carlos Beltran (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. Curtis Granderson (40 covers) 18. Brodie Van Wagenen (38 covers) 19. Sandy Alderson (37 covers) 20. ____________________ (33 covers)

Edgy MD Jun 01 2021 01:28 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

One-year wonder Francisco Lindor!

Benjamin Grimm Jun 01 2021 01:46 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

Yes! 1. Matt Harvey (202 covers) 2. Jacob deGrom (196 covers) 3. Yoenis Cespedes (168 covers) 4. David Wright (146 covers) 5. Noah Syndergaard (131 covers) 6. Jose Reyes (95 covers) 7. Johan Santana (87 covers) 8. Pete Alonso (85 covers) 9. Daniel Murphy (73 covers) 10. Steven Matz (66 covers) 11. Michael Conforto (57 covers) 12. Zack Wheeler (54 covers) 13. Jeurys Familia (48 covers) 14(t). Mickey Callaway (47 covers) 14(t). Carlos Beltran (47 covers) 16. Terry Collins (46 covers) 17. Curtis Granderson (40 covers) 18. Brodie Van Wagenen (38 covers) 19. Sandy Alderson (37 covers) 20. Francisco Lindor (33 covers) http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2016/20160330_NYDN_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2019/20191114_NSD_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2016/20160830_NYDN_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2012/20121201_NYDN_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2019/20190503_NYDN_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2011/20110530_NYDN_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2012/20120602_NYP_01.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2019/20190709_NSD_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2015/20151021_NSD_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2015/20150629_NSD_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2019/20190810_NSD_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2013/20130625_NYDN_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2016/20160720_NYDN_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2019/20190624_NYDN_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2011/20110513_NYP_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2015/20151104_NSD_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2016/20160918_NSD_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2019/20190707_NYP_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2020/20201124_NYP_02.jpg> http://ultimatemets.com/covers/2021/20210508_NYDN_02b.jpg>

Marshmallowmilkshake Jun 01 2021 02:05 PM Re: Tabloid Cover Derby Adjacent Quiz

That was fun! Nice job!