It depends on whether they think this is the deal they point to to show they are willing to spend or simply the beginning of a new era of seriousness about winning. If this is it, I'm with you. This is silly money for a 32-yo OF who has been thriving in the best offensive lineup in the league. It's why I was glad they didn't end up getting Tex for 180M, because he alone wouldn't have made a huge difference if you don't build around it.
Werth seems more like a guy they will need to deal away and eat salary in a couple of years, assuming Harper is ready.
First everyone is mad that they let Dunn go using the argument that we still need a competitive team on the field this year etc... Now people are mad Rizzo went out and got the big name FA he talked about, added power to our line up and also helped make the team competitive for this year and the near term future.
I think Rizzo has some nice complementary moves that go along with this deal. My prediction:
Willingham+Prospects will be traded for ML pitching
Carlos Pena Signs a one year deal with the Nats
Both these moves plus the Werth signing would definitely make us a better team than last year.