Manager Bruce Bochy hinted that the Giants will give additional rest to Tim Lincecum and perhaps other starting pitchers by juggling the rotation and taking advantage of Thursday's scheduled off-day -- their first since July 30.

While emphasizing that Lincecum's arm is sound, Bochy mentioned the possibility of skipping the prized right-hander for a turn or moving him back in the rotation. Lincecum, 23, has pitched 161 1/3 innings this season -- 130 1/3 for the Giants and 31 in Triple-A -- and the Giants are understandably squeamish about pushing him toward the 200-inning level during his first September as a professional.

Bochy didn't divulge specifics, but acknowledged that the expected arrival of Jonathan Sanchez from Triple-A Fresno after rosters expand Saturday could influence plans. Sanchez could provide a break either by being added to the rotation as a sixth starter or providing a spot start. Three more scheduled off-days (Sept. 6, 13 and 27) also offer built-in rest.
Makes sense to me and Sanchez has been doing well since being sent down. Not a bad idea to see if Sanchez has in fact fixed what was broken. It's not like the Giants are going anywhere.