Counterspells vs. Discard. Blue vs. Black. Who has the better disruption?

This is what Tom Martell said in the GP Day Two Coverage:
"I asked Josh Utter-Leyton why he was playing UW instead of this deck. He said he'd rather have Counterspells than Thoughtseize and Inquisition of Kozilek, and I completely disagree. I'd rather be proactive and know what's in their hand. Having perfect information is very powerful in this format. I want to know that I can run my Batterskulls out there without fear of a Spell Pierce. When each spell is so much good, like in Legacy, getting one countered can be devastating."

The funny thing: He prefers discard because he fears counterspells.


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