MESA, Ariz. - The Cubs made a splash on the trade market Thursday, dealing Chris Coghlan to the Oakland A's for right-handed pitcher Aaron Brooks.
Coghlan played a major role for the Cubs in each of the last two seasons, appearing in 273 games with a .265/.346/.793 slash line.
Coghlan was in the Cubs' Opening Day lineup last season, hitting fifth and playing left field.
After Kyle Schwarber came up midseason and moved to left field when Miguel Montero was healthy, Coghlan switched to the infield, playing second base and hitting third in Joe Maddon's lineup.