BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz released this statement after The New York Times reported he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003:
“Today I was informed by a reporter that I was on the 2003 list of MLB players to test positive for performance-enhancing substances. This happened right before our game, and the news blindsided me. I said I had no comment because I wanted to get to the bottom of this.
“I want to talk about the situation and I will when I have more answers. In the meantime I want to let you know how I’m approaching this situation. One, I have already contacted the Players Association to confirm if this report is true. I have just been told that the report is true. Based on the way I have lived my life, I’m surprised to learn I tested positive. Two, I will find out what I tested positive for. And, three, based on whatever I learn, I will share this information with the club and the public. You know me – I will not hide and I will not make excuses.
“I want to thank my family, the Red Sox, my teammates, and the fans for their patience and support.”
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