Mets, Garth Brooks Reach Agreement
Saturday, February 05, 2000 11:39:00 PM
The Mets have reached an agreement in principle with Garth Brooks, allowing the country singer to participate in spring training with New York.
``We are part of the entertainment industry, and I think this will add some excitement to our spring,'' Mets general manager Steve Phillips said Saturday. ``I don't know what sort of impact it will have on crowds, but it will add excitement.''
Mets Invite Garth Brooks to Spring Training
Saturday, February 05, 2000 11:37:00 PM
The Mets reached an agreement Saturday to allow Brooks to attend spring training at their complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Details of the agreement still need to be finalized, but Mets general manager Steve Phillips said Brooks will be a non-roster player and participate in some spring games.
Garth Brooks Gives Kids Something to Smile About
Saturday, February 05, 2000 11:31:00 PM
Garth Brooks unveiled a new charity partnership that will produce thousands of bright smiles -- and raise millions of dollars for needy children. Brooks joined the Crown Council, a group of top dentists from the United States and Canada, to kick off this year's Smiles For Life campaign.
