I HOPE THE YANKEES BRING BACK TIM HILL

Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record—our favorite soothsayer and certified Yankees whisperer—has gazed into his baseball crystal ball and predicted that the Yankees will reunite with Tim Hill. We love Pete here, mostly because he keeps things interesting and occasionally makes us question reality and how do you not love his nuggets.

The Bronx Bombers, currently on a mission to shore up their bullpen, are reportedly in the market for reliable middle relievers and setup men. And who better to fill this void than Tim "The Groundball Guru" Hill? After all, he’s already a fan favorite, at least to me, and nothing says “Yankee magic” like bringing someone back for round two. It's what we do.

According to Jon Heyman (who we imagine delivering this news in his best deadpan voice), the Yankees are sniffing around several relief arms, including Hill. Why Hill, you ask? Well, last season, he pulled off the baseball equivalent of a glow-up. He went from a 5.87 ERA with the White Sox—a number that screams “get this guy outta here”—to a dazzling 2.05 ERA with the Yankees. Talk about a makeover. Tim Hill didn’t just turn it around; he did donuts in the parking lot.

But let’s not get carried away. Hill’s secret sauce is being an extreme groundball pitcher, which means he’s either a magician or a guy who loves living dangerously. Sure, his ERA for the Yankees tells a glowing story, but if you dig deeper, there’s more nuance than a Shakespearean tragedy. Those big swings in performance are what keep the fans biting their nails and yelling at their screens.

For me, the bottom line is that Hill seems poised to cash in on another guaranteed deal this winter. Wouldn’t it make sense for him to come back to the Yankees? The pinstripes treated him well, he thrived, and let’s not forget the run in the World Series. Plus, with all the moves the Yankees have made this offseason, the guy might just be thinking, “Why not ride this train all the way to glory?”

So, Yankees fans, keep your fingers crossed, your gloves ready, and your memes loaded—because I'm listening to Caldera, I want Hill back!