SPRINGFIELD – Just before the Springlfield Drifters held their media day on Monday at Hamlin Sports Complex, season-altering news was released by the team.
Tommy Richards, the Drifters’ head coach since their inception, unexpectedly stepped down and was replaced by assistant coach Alan Embree – a World Series champion with the Boston Red Sox and head coach at Springfield High School.
Despite the abrupt coaching change, players said the team is ready to compete.
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