I always treat each take as a rehearsal for the next take. That way you can find stuff and keep adding and playing until they tell me to stop.
As the days went on, I didn't mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest part of all. I couldn't wait to get to the ballpark I'd be the first one there and I was willing to do anything. I think that's why the veterans liked me.