Fantasy Baseball 2012: Mock Rundown for No. 1 Slot

Here's the first dry run of draft expectations when holding the No. 1 pick in a 12-team mixed roto league, specifically working off the Average Draft Position report from our friends at Mock Draft Central. It goes without saying: It's imperative to nail the first three picks (1, 24, 25), and for the sake of brevity, we'll stop at Round 17:

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

First option: 1B Miguel Cabrera, Tigers

Second option: 1B Albert Pujols, Angels

Third option: OF Matt Kemp, Dodgers

Round 2, Pick 24 overall: Motive: Best outfielder or starting pitcher

First option: OF Mike Stanton, Marlins

Second option: SP Jered Weaver, Angels

Third option: SP Felix Hernandez, Mariners

Round 3, Pick 25 overall: Motive: Best starting pitcher or top prospect available

First option: SP Jered Weaver, Angels

Second option: OF Andrew McCutchen, Pirates

Third option: SP Felix Hernandez, Mariners

Round 4, Pick 48 overall: Motive: Best corner infielder or starting pitcher

First option: 1B Eric Hosmer, Royals

Second option: SP Matt Cain, Giants

Third option: 3B Brett Lawrie, Blue Jays

Round 5, Pick 49: Motive: Best third baseman or starting pitcher

First option: 3B Brett Lawrie, Blue Jays

Second option: SP Matt Cain, Giants

Third option: OF Michael Bourn, Braves

Round 6, Pick 72 overall: Motive: Best middle infielder or catching prospect

First option: SS Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians

Second option: 2B Rickie Weeks, Brewers

Third option: C Joe Mauer, Twins

Round 7, Pick 73 overall: Motive: Best middle infielder

First option: 2B Rickie Weeks, Brewers

Second option: 2B Chase Utley, Phillies

Third option: C Joe Mauer, Twins

Round 8, Pick 96 overall: Motive: Outfielder with greatest upside

First option: OF Jason Heyward, Braves

Second option: OF Jayson Werth, Nationals

Third option: OF Cameron Maybin, Padres

Round 9, Pick 97 overall: Motive: Best pitcher or outfielder available

First option: SP Matt Garza, Rays

Second option: OF Jayson Werth, Nationals

Third option: SP Josh Johnson, Marlins

Round 10, Pick 120 overall: Motive: Best outfielder or high-end pitcher available

First option: OF Chris Young, Diamondbacks

Second option: SP Chris Carpenter, Cardinals

Third option: OF Nick Markakis, Orioles

Round 11, Pick 121: Motive: Best player available

First option: SP Chris Carpenter, Cardinals

Second option: SP Jeremy Hellickson, Rays

Third option: OF Nick Markakis, Orioles

Round 12, Pick 144: Motive: Best starting pitcher or middle infielder

First option: SP Ubaldo Jimenez, Indians

Second option: SP Max Scherzer, Tigers

Third option: SS Alexei Ramirez, White Sox

Round 13, Pick 145: Motive: Best catcher or starting pitcher available

First option: C Jesus Montero, Mariners

Second option: SP Max Scherzer, Tigers

Third option: SS Alexei Ramirez, White Sox

Round 14, Pick 168: Motive: Best starting pitcher or speed-power hitting option

First option: SP Brandon Morrow, Blue Jays

Second option: 2B/3B Ryan Roberts, Diamondbacks

Third option: SP Wandy Rodriguez, Astros

Round 15, Pick 169: Motive: Best closer available

First option: RP Huston Street, Padres

Second option: RP Joakim Soria, Royals

Third option: RP Joe Nathan, Rangers

Round 16, Pick 192: Motive: Best player available

First option: 2B/3B Ryan Roberts, Diamondbacks

Second option: OF Josh Willingham, Twins

Third option: 3B Mike Moustakas, Royals

Round 17, Pick 193: Motive: Best closer or power-hitting prospect

First option: RP Javy Guerra, Dodgers

Second option: OF Josh Willingham, Twins

Third option: 3B Mike Moustakas, Royals

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