A New Story

Here is a story about a guy who is taking a trip in his car and has 162 miles to go. To protect this mans identity let's call him Alex. Anyways, Alex starts on his trip and decides that he doesn't need to use the bathroom before he goes. He keeps travelling and after 43 miles his tummy starts rumbling. he thinks this will get better no need to stop. He keeps driving. Mile 64 his tummy is feeling bad and he has gas. He thinks no problem this is going to pass and I will get to where I need to go. Mile 97 he is in excruciating pain but he goes on. Rest area at mile 108 but he decides that he doesn't need to stop he can hold. He is approaching mile 130 and he keeps going only to have a huge explosion and needless to say he is having a bad trip. He now has a mess and he isn't going to get to his destination on time, he has two choices keep going or stop and clean it up and hope for the best. What is the point of this story?

The above story=2008 New York Yankee Baseball Season.