The New York Yankees fanbase never forgets its legends. On Thursday, Sabathia posted on his own X account (formerly known as Twitter) that Yankees fans were already calling for his return to the mound — even though he’s been retired for six years and just turned 45-years-old. Sabathia’s Hall of Fame moment was still fresh, and the Yankees’ current pitching struggles had fans thinking wishfully. The idea that a newly inducted Hall of Famer might somehow rescue the rotation wasn’t serious — but it was very on-brand for a fanbase that always expects to win, especially as the team was forced to make several moves ahead of the 2025 trade deadline.