Boston Red Sox David Ortiz denies using steroids

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In response, Ortiz denies using steroids
MLB.com
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said on Saturday that he has never used or purchased steroids, but had been "careless" in his taking of nutritional supplements in 2003, when he reportedly tested positive for the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

The disclosure about Ortiz surfaced last month in a story published by The New York Times. According to lawyers who spoke to the Times, and whose names were not revealed, Ortiz and Manny Ramirez are on the list of players who tested positive -- testing that was agreed to and conducted only on the condition that the results would remain anonymous. Ortiz said he only confirmed the positive test result after contacting the Players Association. The slugger added that he was blindsided when told of the positive result, which led to an initial no comment to the Times.

"I consider myself one of those guys who were definitely a little bit careless back in the days when I was buying supplements -- legal supplements -- over the counter," Ortiz said at a Yankee Stadium press conference. "But I never bought steroids or used steroids. I never thought buying supplements was going to hurt somebody's feelings. If that happened, I'm sorry about it. [...]"

In addition, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association each released statements on Saturday, warning that any conclusions reached about the 104 names on a list of players who allegedly tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003 may be subject to conjecture.


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