New Year's resolutions: 30 plans for 30 MLB teams, from new owners to a World Series for the Mets and Yankees

The Oakland A's have a projected Opening Day payroll of $49.5 million for the 2023 season. The highest-paid player is Trevor May, who earns $7 million. Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals have Opening day payrolls less than Steve Cohen's tax bill. The Royals' new owner John Sherman has made some changes, but he hasn't shown he's serious about putting out an acceptable product. Paul should roast the A’s and Royals. New Year's resolutions for MLB teams include winning a World Series for Mets and Yankees.

Dansby Swanson signed a seven-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. He's one of the best fielders in baseball, but his bat is still a concern. Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giants need to improve their injury situation in 2022. They were both hurt a lot last season. They need better health in 2023. It's New Year's resolution for 30 MLB teams. The list includes the teams with new owners, new players and a World Series for the Mets and Yankees.

Phil Castellini, son of Reds owner Bob, has been criticized for his public comments. He should be put in his room. New Year's resolutions for 30 MLB teams include new owners and a World Series for the Mets and Yankees.

Spencer Torkelson was demoted to the minors last season. He was the No. 1 overall pick in 2020. The Tigers need him to level up at the plate.

Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a miserable 2021 season. They added 22 wins to their total and played better than that. Gabriel Moreno and Corbin Carroll are the team's future stars. Arizona has some high-ceiling young arms who are close to ready.

Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff are on the short list of the best one-two rotation punches in baseball. The Milwaukee Brewers are considering a trade for them. They need to surround them with a playoff-worthy supporting cast.

The Miami Marlins need to buy some pitching to improve their offense. Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians could have a contending team in 2023, but their owners haven't acted on their potential. Baltimore Orioles have been playing catch-up since Terry Francona took over and their payroll is still not in the top half. The Guardians haven’t won a World Series since 1948. They are 23rd in projected 20th-place payroll. They have less than the Mets' likely luxury-tax bill. It's too late for these teams to make the needed splash this offseason.

The Colorado Rockies are a bad team. Their front office is weird. The Rockies have no idea why they're a poor team, but they keep being weird and spicing up the league.

Washington Nationals are in a rebuild/holding pattern. The family wants to sell the team. GM Mike Rizzo loves to go for it, but it's not going to happen until the franchise changes hands.

Tyler Glasnow will be playing his first full season since Tommy John surgery in 2023. He has pitched to a 136 ERA+ and 4.33 K/BB ratio since being acquired from the Pirates at the 2018 deadline.

The Los Angeles Angels should trade Shohei Ohtani for a sheik's ransom in prospects. The team has failed to build a relevant team around Ohtorani and Mike Trout. Ohtoani is coming up on his walk year and he's too good to let him walk for compensation pick.

The Cardinals are heavy favorites in the NL Central, but they have some injury concerns in their rotation. If healthy, they are a good team, with some potential collapse potential.

Royce Lewis was drafted by the Minnesota Twins as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 draft. He's coming off a major knee injury, but he's still just 23.

Rafael Devers is slated for free agency after the upcoming season. The Red Sox failed to retain the services of infielder Xander Bogaerts this winter. Deres has a career OPS+ of 124 and has averaged 79 extra-base hits per 162 games played across six MLB seasons.

The playoffs are expanded. Texas Rangers are hoping to make it for the first time since 2016. Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Jacob deGrom are the players who can help them.

The Atlanta Braves' New Year's resolution is to win the NL East title and win World Series in 2023. The Braves are projected to have a $130 million less Opening Day payroll than the Mets. The difference between the two teams' projected payrolls is roughly the same as the difference of the Mariners' and the Red Sox's.

The San Diego Padres have been assigned to win the NL West for the first time since 2006. The team's lineup is strong, with Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Xander Bogaerts.

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to win the AL East for the first time since 2015. The recently acquired Daulton Varsho will improve the team's frontline.

The Houston Astros are the latest team to lose a star player. They won their first World Series in 2017. They have since signed players like Gerrit Cole, George Springer, Dallas Keuchel, Carlos Correa and Charlie Morton.

The Philadelphia Phillies won the pennant last season. They have a lot of questions, including the bullpen and Bryce Harper's absence. Trea Turner's arrival helps them, but they still have drop-off potential in the NL East.

The New York Mets, New Yorkers and Los Angeles Dodgers are the only MLB teams that haven't won the World Series since 2009. The Dodgers have only one title to show for it. The Yankees haven’t won a World Championship since the 1990s.