Toronto has traded Eric Hassli to Dallas for a conditional draft pick.
Based on the release, which isn't completely clear, it appears that the Reds have been guaranteed a second round pick, but that it will be greater if he's productive with Dallas.
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Toronto GM Kevin Payne said "If Eric has a productive year for Dallas the consideration paid to us will be greater." However, he didn't specify how it would be better.
Since Dallas only has one second round pick and can't trade an asset it doesn't have, the only way it can be better in draft terms is for Toronto to receive Dallas' first pick in 2014 if he meets a certain, undefined benchmark.
However, it's not spelled out. The additional compensation could also be allocation, or, even, a player. It could also be that the second round pick is the ceiling of the trade and that Hassli must meet the benchmark for TFC to even get that much.
Regardless, Payne must now act quickly to replace Hassli. With Danny Koevermans out until June, Justin Braun is now the only established MLS striker on the club less than a month before First Kick.
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