One of the biggest storylines going into the 2023 MLB season is New York Mets’ increased payroll. When Steve Cohen took over as controlling owner of the team in late-2020, he opened his wallet and started spending lavishly on players to come play in New York. Even with the MLB introducing new rules and restrictions on spending that will force him to pay higher taxes, Cohen continued to shell out on deals. The Mets will start the 2023 season with an Opening Day payroll of more than $345 million, up from $265 million last year and $195 million in 2021….