Garth To Hold Press Conference - Apr. 3rd
Monday, March 20, 2000 9:53:00 PM
Garth will detail his spring training adventures with the Mets and his Touch 'Em All Foundation, which benefits children's charities. Last year, 67 Major League Baseball players, including the Mets' Al Leiter, Dennis Cook, Turk Wendell and Robin Ventura, contributed to Garth's charity. This season, it is expected that over 100 Major Leaguers will participate in the Touch 'Em All Foundation.

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Have Dinner With Garth Brooks in NYC
Monday, March 20, 2000 5:40:00 PM
NEW YORK -- March 20 -- What's better than seeing Garth Brooks in concert? How about having a private dinner with Garth himself, New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine, and a few close friends in an exclusive New York restaurant? As well as helping the Touch 'Em All Foundation.

That's right, you and a guest can have dinner with Garth Brooks, but it doesn't end there. The following day, you are off to Shea Stadium to feel what its like to be in a big league clubhouse and see how the Mets prepare for Opening Day, as a personal guest of Bobby Valentine.

EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

Two (2) VIP invitations to a private party with Bobby Valentine, Garth Brooks, and an exclusive group of one hundred guests and VIPs at the Grand Hyatt New York on Sunday, April 2nd.

Two (2) VIP seats for Opening Day at Shea Stadium on Monday, April 3rd.

Private tour of the clubhouse the morning of the game

Watch batting practice

Unique photo and autograph opportunities

Two (2) eSuperstars gift packs

This is the only package (two invitations) being offered to the general public.

The cost for this experience is $8,000 with proceeds benefiting Garth Brooks' Touch 'Em All Foundation.

This package is being offered on a first come first serve basis from eSuperstars.com. For more information, contact eSuperstars.com at 1-212-751-9410

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eSuperstars Teams Up With Mets And Garth Brooks To Benefit Children
Monday, March 20, 2000 3:51:00 PM
To support Garth's philanthropic activities, the New York Mets and eSuperstars.com, a newly formed venture focusing on the business to business market, are donating $200,000 to Touch `em All. ``We at eSuperstars are very happy to join the Mets in bringing Garth to spring training. Since we're in the business of delivering dreams, this is completely consistent with what our company is about. We look forward to working with Garth and the Touch 'em All Foundation and delivering dreams to thousands of children,'' said Bobby Valentine, an eSuperstars Spokesman.

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Garth Brooks a big hit with Mets, fans
Monday, March 20, 2000 12:33:00 PM
No. 1 in New York Mets black and the fans' hearts walked up to the plate to lead off the last of the ninth against the Baltimore Orioles yesterday afternoon, and between all the cheering and "Tearin' it Up (And Burning it Down)" from the player's own Double Live album blaring over the stadium sound system, there was no need for an introduction.

The fans pressed up against the wire fence knew this wasn't just one of the guys. Take the three women friends dressed in the white "PROUD MEMBER PLANETGARTH.COM" T-shirts with "BROOKS 1" on the back. They had met through the web site, and here they were together to catch a glimpse of their favorite singer. Jennifer Goldstein, a 21-year-old student from Marlton, N.J., had her video camera fixed on the real No. 1.

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Garth's Final Game With The Mets
Monday, March 20, 2000 12:01:00 AM
Brooks, who was scheduled to return to Nashville, Tenn., after the game, finished spring training 0-for-17, leaving him with an .026 career spring average. Brooks was 1-for-22 (.045) last spring with the San Diego Padres.

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Garth To Play Final Game This Weekend
Saturday, March 18, 2000 12:00:00 AM
Garth Brooks will suit up for his last Spring Training game with the New York Mets on Saturday, March 18 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Garth has been in camp with the Mets for the last month to raise money for his Touch 'Em All Foundation.

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Garth's Day At Mets Camp
Thursday, March 16, 2000 4:00:00 AM
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. The Mets tied the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-5 today in a split squad game. Garth Brooks grounded out in a pinch hit appearance late in the game. Garth is 0-11 at the plate this spring.

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Injured Foot Sidelines Garth Brooks
Thursday, March 16, 2000 3:43:00 AM
Garth Brooks, a non-roster invitee with the New York Mets this spring, was scratched from last Sunday's exhibition game against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a bruised left foot.

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