He was guaranteed at least 80 percent of that ( $6.8 million ) as an arbitration - eligible player if the club had n't cut him when they did .
To refresh your memory , Wilson earned $8.5 million the previous season .
Wilson was guaranteed at least 80 percent of that ( $6.8 million ) as an arbitration - eligible player if the club had n't cut Wilson when they did .
To refresh your memory , Wilson earned $8.5 million the previous season .