Start at the top
The Red Sox historically have neglected the leadoff spot, but this offseason they made it Priority No. 1 with the additions of Johnny Damon (left) and Rickey Henderson. (Globe Staff Photo / Jim Davis)				Johnny on the spot The Sox are counting on speedy center fielder Johnny Damon - with help from Rickey Henderson - to deliver the spark at the top of the lineup they have sorely lacked in recent years. Sublime Rickey As much as the heft of his achievements, it is his deeply lined face, the color of the earth itself, that sets 43-year-old Rickey Henderson apart as a sequoia among saplings in the clubhouse of the Red Sox.

RED SOX PREVIEW Healing power With an injury-free Big Three, Sox rarin' to go Sure, Pedro Martinez struggled with his command in the exhibition season. Jason Varitek wished he had more time to work on his hitting. And Nomar Garciaparra never seems to mind a little more practice. But their expressions say it all: The Big Three are ready for action.   Daubach adjusts to new role THE 2002 RED SOX Starting lineup | Rotation | Bench | Bullpen | Coaches

Pedro and Nomar have reason to smile. (Globe Staff / Jim Davis)

MICHAEL HOLLEY
First love remembered
Once you put on a baseball uniform for the first time, the memory is with you for life. You never forget the color scheme, and the most random event can remind you of your first number.

Runs for their $$ There is a reason Rickey Henderson is still employed at age 43.				A Suzuki motor The game's best leadoff hitter, Ichiro Suzuki, will be patient at the plate.				Those sluggish Sox The Red Sox are coming north with not one but two bona fide leadoff hitters.
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PEDRO BALL For starters, how about winning $100? After an injury-plagued 2001 campaign, Pedro Martinez says he is healthy and ready to go. Correctly predict his Opening Day statistics against the Blue Jays and you could win $100.

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