In article , "Doug Kanter" wrote:



On some subjects, maybe. But I suspect that if you asked him to help a
rookie with a hitting slump, his suggestions would be plenty valid. That's
what this discussion began with, right? Someone's credibility within their
chosen profession? Does his gambling problem negate his previous skills? If
he told a little league kid to get his elbow up when batting, would you
consider his advice to be suspect because of his addiction?

depends on which side that he was betting on... ;^P