With the Rule 5 Draft coming up on Thursday, I really haven't changed my tune. I believe it’s still a scout thing and it's still valuing 2023 and later over 2021. That those two are my starting points will alienate if not infuriate quite a few Cubs fans. I do have one more nugget to toss in, and it hinges on self-belief and willingness to be wrong.
Rule 5 selections are often wasted effort. With a lack of scouting in 2020, choosing a player in the major-league portion provides a bit more risk, but with possibly more reward.