Mets general manager Sandy Alderson blacked out and collapsed while answering questions from the media during a press conference today at Citi Field. After falling down, Alderson joked about it and said “OK, where are we?” about 30 seconds later.
The Mets later told The New York Post that Alderson was fine, and that his fainting spell happened because he hadn’t eaten breakfast, and he felt overheated underneath the bright lights in the briefing room. Alderson did not go to the hospital, and instead was given sugar and juice.
Alderson was giving the press conference to announce a two-year extension for manager Terry Collins, who led the Mets to their first World Series appearance since 2000, when they also lost in five games to the Yankees.
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Mets captain David Wright showered praise on Collins, who at 66 years old, became the second-oldest manager in MLB history to make his World Series managerial debut.
"I think it's well deserved," Wright said. "Credit should be given to TC and his coaching staff for aiding and preparing us for this success. This preparation started years ago, and I'm thrilled this coaching staff has helped lead us to a World Series appearance."
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Collins credits his success with the Mets to a shift in his style from his three-year stints with the Angels and Astros. Collins is popular with Mets players, whereas he once had more of a drill sergeant rep.
"My job is to pretty much make sure the players are on board with everything we're doing," Collins said during the World Series. "So I think I've changed a lot there."
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