Some #cf97 math: Per MLS, in order for a player to be bought down with allocation $, a team can’t spend more than the $1.53 million annual threshold multiplied by the duration of the contract. That threshold is comprised of both the player salary and amortised transfer fee.

Gimenez arrived on a two year (plus one option year) for a reported $5m. Even if they pick up his option he can't be bought down.

Beric arrived on a two year (plus one option year) for a reported $3.5m. He can't be bought down either.

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Heitz also admitted in his year end interview that Aliseda cannot be bought down given his Young DP designation.

Yesterday's Djordje trade can be debated from many angles but it was not made with an eye towards opening a DP slot...

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