The Cubs have some big decisions this winter to make regarding their starting staff.
Jon Lester is owed $20 million and is a lock for the Starting 5. You know, unless the Cubs tell him to stay home...
Yu Darvish ($22 million) and Kyle Hendricks ($12 million) are also guaranteed spots, probably as the team's Nos. 1 and 2 starters.
That's $54 million the Cubs already have committed to their rotation, but for only three guys. For perspective, the Tampa Bay Rays had a $64 million payroll for their entire roster in 2019.