Bigbie bound to make the roster

Spare corner outfielder Larry Bigbie's good spring at the plate and the recent injury to Jason Repko, which will keep him away from the field for months, have virtually guaranteed the former an Opening Day roster spot.

Bigbie is currently batting .383 for the spring, with 2 HRs and 13 RBIs and should make an ideal fourth outfielder (when you get past Gonzo, Juan Pierre and Andre Ethier, from left to right). Given their current production and big-league experience, I'd also take him in front of Matt Kemp for the time being (let alone Marlon Anderson).

Spelling Gonzo every fourth game in LF and occasional pinch-hitting duties are in store for Mr. Bigbie at least until Kemp breaks out and/or Repko comes back.

PS. In the photo on the left, doesn't Larry look like a lost buddy of Matt LeBlanc from his "Friends" days?