The Nationals spent big on signing free agent Jayson Werth , signed Gonzalez to a long - term extension after acquiring him from Oakland .
The Nationals paid top - dollar for current All - Stars Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper after drafting them .
The Nationals spent big on signing free agent Jayson Werth , signed Gonzalez to a long - term extension after acquiring him from Oakland , and paid top - dollar for current All - Stars Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper after drafting them .