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Because he'll hit more balls over the fence than he will have bunts.
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The career saves leader with 608, Rivera said the biggest tests will be fielding bunts and covering first base.
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To that end, he has intentionally delivered several skittering singles through the third base hole this spring though as yet, no bunts.
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"That's what I wanted to do, field some bunts, go after some balls in between first and the mound, " Rivera said.
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He directed his own slugging first baseman, Carlos Pena, to drop more bunts than any other power hitter over the past decade.
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That meant converting batted balls into outs with sturdy defense was essential, and that outs should not be wasted on risky plays like bunts, steals and hit-and-runs.
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