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Jose Quintana's option and the Cubs 2020 rotation

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.