Who is firing up the hot stove?

Just a day after the Yankees won their 27th World Series Championship, some interesting story lines are cropping up around Major League Baseball.

For the Bombers themselves, the story surrounds their pending free agents and the overall age of the team. World Series MVP Hideki Matsui and World Series catalyst Johnny Damon are both now free agents and their are major questions on whom New York should bring back. Can you let a World Series MVP walk? Does Damon's speed and fractional ability in the outfield make him a better fit?

The Red Sox didn't waste any time making a deal. They picked up Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins. It seems many in Red Sox nation think this could be a bargain deal for the former first rounder. The Sox gave up two second-tier pitchers for the 25 year old outfielder. It doesn't seem this is indicative of what the BoSox plan on doing with Jason Bay, but it could be a move that helps soften the blow of Bay leaves.

Tim Lincecum had another great year for the San Francisco Giants. The diminutive righty has been known for smoking major league hitters with his high 90's heat. Now, he'll be know for smoking something else. Lincecum faces misdemeanor marijuana possession charges after being pulled over for speeding near the Washington/Oregon border.

And Bobby Abreu resigned with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim with a two year deal for 19 million dollars. Abreu was once again his consistent self this year and decided to stay put. The question now isl; did Abreu set the market for outfielders?