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Since "the play" for Michael's retirement started a couple years ago, I can't help but wonder if LdM assumed that Michael would have lost his speed by 2006 as he got older. Especially after the 2005 disaster season. Then, to see him still dominating the latter half of the 2006 season... but the wheels are already in motion and must be played out. Makes for a tough situation all around - especially for Michael, who knows that he isn't ready to go yet.