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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»February 12, 1999: The Padres sign 37-year-old country singer Garth Brooks and invite him to spring training camp as a non–roster player.
»January 29, 2000: The Mets announce that singer Garth Brooks will participate in spring training with the team. The 37-year-old singer worked out last spring with the Padres going 1-for-22.