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It turns out that assumption was correct. We've heard enough about the A's and Nationals talking that it probably has some steam. Here's Rosenthal again:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Nationals&src=hash">#Nationals</a> still expect to find LH reliever soon. Trade for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Athletics&src=hash">#Athletics</a>' Blevins possible. Downs, Howell, Logan, O'Flaherty are FAs in play.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/statuses/410799353516027904">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Cotillo also hears it:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Nationals&src=hash">#Nationals</a> looking to add a left-handed reliever and sources keep mentioning Jerry Blevins as the name to watch.</p>— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/statuses/410801186862673920">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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I guess when you hear about the Swingin' A's now, swinging trades is what should come to mind. Chat about today's happenings here!