Baseball Analysts came up with a quick look at the past Rule 5 drafts, and this year's draft, due to take place next week.

I don't necessarily expect the Cubs to take anyone, but J. Brent Cox might be an intriguing name to watch - the Cubs could probably stash him on the DL for a time, and if he fully recovers from Tommy John surgery, could be a solid bullpen piece.

They also have this to say on Donnie Veal:

"A former top prospect, Donnie Veal has stagnated at Double-A. In two seasons at that level, he has allowed 276 hits in 275.2 innings of work. His rates in 2008 were not so good at 5.02 BB/9 and 7.62 K/9. Obviously, his control is lacking but he is a lefty that can consistently throw in the low 90s and he has two solid secondary pitchers: a curveball and change-up. He faced 142 left-handed batters in 2008 and did not allow a home run. His splits suggest he could also have some success as a LOOGY: Left-handed batters hit .221, while right-handed batters hit .290."