Twinkie Town Talk: The Skynet is taking over edition

What do you want to talk about today, Twinkie Town? Have at it—this is your open thread. Just follow the rules.

In case you missed it yesterday:

• The Twins pitchers haven’t hit very well as a group, and we are going into some NL stadiums.
• Jon previewed our next opponent, the Phillies.

Elsewhere around Twins Territory

• The Twins are offering all-you-can-eat ticket packages on select Friday nights. Nothing says ‘Murica like gorging yourself on Delaware North’s finest and watching some baseball.
• The AP profiled CLEAR, the company that is handling the expedited ticketing procedures at Target Field this year. This is how skynet starts.
• Bring me the news asks the weighty question: do the Twins need Miguel Sano to win this year? They also found some comparisons for Minnesota’s young slugger.

Around the world of baseball

• Dean Nevarez is a 19th round pick for the Mariners who has had to overcome some long odds to even reach professional baseball. Kate Preusser at Lookout Landing did a great job of telling Dean’s story.
• At Baseball America, they look at how the Rays returned to their roots in order in to become a potential surprise team as soon as this season.
• In an umpshow for the legends, Ron Kulpa threw a tantrum, and then threw a couple coaches out of a game between the Astros and Rangers.
• I know what I’ll be ordering at an Isotopes game this season... Cut4 has the details on the “Tumbleweed burger” which is served on a green chile bun, and comes with a puff of red chile cotton candy on top... and I better stop now before I go on a rant about chile.

Today’s discussion question:

What are some legendary ump shows that you remember?