Injuries have kept Chris Coghlan from making much of a mark in the big leagues since his rookie season. When he finally got healthy and picked up by the Cubs prior to last season, he realized his skillset—hitting for average with little pop while playing a corner outfield spot—wasn't highly desirable in the game today. Instead of sticking with what he knew, Coghlan worked hard to change his approach so he could stick in a lineup on a regular basis. At BP Wrigleyville, Alex Putterman chats with Coghlan about how he decided to change his approach and how he actually pulled it off.
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