My September Cup o' Coffee

September roster expansions are good for two things: extra bodies to replace the weary ones on playoff-bound teams, and player evaluations for the #1 pick bound teams. So, who might the ones be to get a (re)taste of the big leagues?

• Jonathan Sanchez: He's a definite call-up, seeing as he's taking Lincecum's spot in the rotation tomorrow. After being sent down to Fresno in August to smooth out his inconsistencies with his command. In his time down there, he's pitched 14.2 innings with 5 earned runs, 8 walks, and 22 strikeouts. After being bounced around from starter to reliever, this is his time to prove that he can start and pitch well.
• Nate Schierholtz: He was with the Giants for most of June, hitting .325 in 14 games. He was sent back down to Fresno again, with the note to start hitting for power. Since then, he's hit 10 home runs with a batting average of .333.
  
• Eliezer Alfonzo: After suffering a play-at-the-plate collision in June, he was sent to the 60-day DL and eventually to the Grizzlies for rehab. During his rehab, he's batting .317 with Fresno. Before the collision, he batted .260 in 21 games.

And who are the ones who might be taking a sip for the first time?

• John Bowker
• Eugenio Velez
• Clay Timpner
• Osiris Matos
• Brian Horwitz
• Erick Threets
  
• Matt Palmer
• Scott McClain

Bochy did say that a few players not on the 40-man could be called up.

[UPDATE]

Sanchez and outfielder Nate Schierholtz will be recalled from Triple-A Fresno today when major league rosters expand, Bochy said. The club will call up three or four more players, including catcher Eliezer Alfonzo, after the Triple-A season ends Monday. Outfielder Fred Lewis will follow as soon as his sprained ankle heals. Bochy said one of the call-ups could be a player who isn't on the current 40-man roster, possibly outfielder Clay Timpner.