I’d say that worked out okay. This year, however, SHOULD be Vogey’s best opportunity to show the Mariners what he can do at the Major League level.
In his time with the Mariners, Vogelbach has been given as little opportunity as possible. With Nelson Cruz at DH and Vogeys below average defense at first, his chance has been few and far between. With the Mariners in a playoff race, they were not willing to sacrifice at-bats to an unproven talent (although I wouldn’t describe Ryan Healy as spectacular)
Now, in a season that will be seen as a rebuilding year, it makes no sense to not finally see what Daniel Vogelbach has to offer a big league club.