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New York Post staffers say that they are working diligently around the clock to come up with a headline pinning devastating Hurricane Sandy on Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez.

"We promise New Yorkers that despite the difficulties that still remain in the city, including loss of power in our building and in the apartment and homes of our staffers, we will come through with an A-Rod headline about the hurricane," said editor-in-chief Col Allan. "We know that it would raise the spirits of this city's residents and help them get through this tough time."

Since the storm began slamming the city on Monday night, the Post has been planning to target Rodriguez.

"I was looking out of our windows on the top floor and could see the waters rising, could see the power go out and knew this was getting really bad. There was true devastation and heartache," said sports editor Chris Shaw. "That's when I knew we had to go with a really snarky A-Rod headline. So I yelled out: 'This sucks almost as much as A-Rod.' We all high-fived for a few minutes and then got to work."

The New York Yankees were swept out of the American League Championship Series by the Detroit Tigers in a series that somehow seemed even more unbalanced than 4-0. But third baseman Alex Rodriguez was able to keep things in perspective and look at the bright side after the final out was recorded.

"Obviously, you want to end every season with a trip to the World Series," he said. "But that only happens for two of 30 teams. As for the rest of us, we console ourselves by going eyes-deep in poon. It's not a bad consolation prize."

Rodriguez made his comments while surrounded by women in the hallway outside of the Yankee locker room.

"This is Heather. She's a dancer," said Rodriguez. "And this here is Candi. She caught my eye when I was grounding out. Check this out," Rodriguez said, and began motorboating the woman as she giggled. "They're real."

Despite the half dozen or so women he picked up during the elimination game, Rodriguez dismissed the idea that he was not focused on the action on the field.

"You want me to only focus on the field and not try to set up hook-ups with women I see in the crowd?" he said. "Fine. Next time a pop up drifts a foot or two into foul territory, I won't catch it because you want me to only focus on the field. See how dumb your argument is now? I threw that right back in your face."