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To those that think there is some form of normalization in the game, what do you think it is/does? Is it just slowing the record setting HR numbers....ie...Bonds hits 60 HR's in the first half and slows up? Or is there a damper on teams that have records that are too good?

Can I expect my 47-22 2010 team which has a 160 million dollar payroll(at least 20 mill more than any other team and 60 mill more than some) to slow up? Course if I get swept there I will lose a stud player so that may cause my demise anyway.

This is also discussed in the main forum. You might want to check it out.

Normalization is an axe. Some people like to grind it.