I think there are other fixes rather than the rather drastic measure you suggest (eliminating micros).
Haven't they introduced starting players in lower divisions? I think I read something about that...
Another idea:
- rebalance divisions every season (or... every few seasons) so that leagues don't end up as lop-sided as ours is.
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