Fantasy Baseball: Mock Rundown—No. 7 Slot

Here's the first dry run of draft expectations when holding the No. 7 pick in 12-team mixed roto leagues, specifically working off the Average Draft Position report from our friends at Mock Draft Central. 

At this slot, it's imperative to nail the first three picks (7, 18, 31); and for the sake of brevity, we'll stop at Round 18:

Round 1, Pick 7 overall: Motive—Best overall player

1st option: 1B Joey Votto, Reds
2nd option: 2B Robinson Cano, Yankees
3rd option: 1B Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox

Round 2, Pick 18 overall: Motive—High-end middle infielder

1st option: SS Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2nd option: 2B Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
3rd option: SS Jose Reyes, Marlins

Round 3, Pick 31 overall: Motive—Best outfielder or starting pitcher

1st option: OF Josh Hamilton, Rangers
2nd option: SP Jered Weaver, Angels
3rd option: SP Zack Greinke, Brewers

Round 4, Pick 42 overall: Motive—Best starting pitcher or outfielder

1st option: SP Zack Greinke, Brewers
2nd option: OF Hunter Pence, Phillies
3rd option: 1B Eric Hosmer, Royals

Round 5, Pick 55: Motive—Best power-hitting infielder or starting pitcher

1st option: 2B Dan Uggla, Braves
2nd option: SP Matt Cain, Giants
3rd option: SP Stephen Strasburg, Nationals

Round 6, Pick 66 overall: Motive—Best corner infielder or starting pitcher

1st option: 3B Pablo Sandoval, Giants
2nd option: SP Ian Kennedy, Diamondbacks
3rd option: OF Shane Victorino, Phillies

Round 7, Pick 79 overall: Motive—Best pitcher or corner infielder available

1st option: SP Ricky Romero, Blue Jays
2nd option: 1B/OF Mike Morse, Nationals
3rd option: C Joe Mauer, Twins

Round 8, Pick 90 overall: Motive—Best outfielder or starting pitcher

1st option: OF Brett Gardner, Yankees
2nd option: SP Michael Pineda, Yankees
3rd option: SP Josh Johnson, Marlins

Round 9, Pick 103 overall: Motive—Best outfielder or starting pitcher

1st option: OF Jason Heyward, Braves
2nd option: SP Matt Garza, Cubs
3rd option: SP Adam Wainwright, Cardinals

Round 10, Pick 114 overall: Motive—Best hitter available

1st option: OF Chris Young, Diamondbacks
2nd option: DH Billy Butler, Royals
3rd option: 1B Freddie Freeman, Braves

Round 11, Pick 127: Motive—Best starting pitcher or closer available

1st option: SP Jeremy Hellickson, Rays
2nd option: SP Cory Luebke, Padres
3rd option: RP J.J. Putz, Diamondbacks

Round 12, Pick 138: Motive—Best middle infielder or starting pitcher

1st option: SS Alexei Ramirez, White Sox
2nd option: SP Max Scherzer, Tigers
3rd option: SP Shaun Marcum, Brewers

Round 13, Pick 151: Motive—Best pitcher available

1st option: SP Ubaldo Jimenez, Indians
2nd option: RP Andrew Bailey, Red Sox
3rd option: RP Carlos Marmol, Cubs

Round 14, Pick 162: Motive—Best closer or versatile infielder

1st option: RP Carlos Marmol, Cubs
2nd option: OF Austin Jackson, Tigers
3rd option: SP Wandy Rodriguez, Astros

Round 15, Pick 175: Motive—Best player available

1st option: OF Melky Cabrera, Giants
2nd option: 1B Ike Davis, Mets
3rd option: SP Brandon Morrow, Blue Jays

Round 16, Pick 186: Motive—Best closer available

1st option: RP Huston Street, Padres
2nd option: RP Jason Motte, Cardinals
3rd option: 3B/2B Ryan Roberts, Diamondbacks

Round 17, Pick 199: Motive—Best closer or starting pitcher

1st option: RP Javy Guerra, Dodgers
2nd option: RP Chris Perez, Indians
3rd option: SP Justin Masterson, Indians

Round 18, Pick 210: Motive—Best player available

1st option: 3B Mike Moustakas, Royals
2nd option: SP Vance Worley, Phillies
3rd option: OF Carlos Quentin, Padres

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