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Tanner's trip to Houston
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Tanner was invited to take part in the Houston Astro's pre-draft workout that was held at Minute Maid Park in Houston. There were about 45 future draft prospects on hand to showoff their skills and take in the surroundings of a big league atmosphere. Held just five days prior to the draft, each player was there in hopes of impressing the Astro's big brass that was on hand to evaluate them. Some of the notable ones in attendance were the team president, the general manager, the scouting director, the farm director, and future hall of famer Craig Biggio.
 
During the scrimmage portion of the workout, Tanner and all of the other pitchers were assigned to the bullpen. Then, one by one, they were called upon to warm up there before they made their appearance on the field. Tanner pitched one complete inning in which he recorded two strikeouts and a groundout.
 
Below are some of the pictures of Tanner and the surroundings at Minute Maid Park.

Scoreboard

An awesome view of the rightfield scoreboard and seating areas at Minute Maid Park.

Warming up

A couple pics of Tanner warming up in the bullpen.

Bullpen

Leftfield

How many remember Albert Pujols' playoff home run off of Brad Lidge? It hit somewhere up there by the Citgo sign. That is a bomb!!!

Set to pitch

Taking the sign to make his first pitch from the mound.

Windup

Then he kicks and pitches.

Big Brass

The "Big Brass" gathers behind home plate for a close look. Biggio is in the white shirt and black visor.

Dugout

Relaxing on the dugout rail after his one inning of work.

Chad James

Chad James, one of Tanner's buddies from Jupiter and also a possible high round draft pick, gets loose in the bullpen.

Dugout

Watching the remainder of the scrimmage from the Astros' dugout.

Craig Biggio

Closeup shot of future hall of famer Craig Biggio.