Lawyers with knowledge of the 2003 testing for performance-enhancing substances have told The New York Times that Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz were among the 104 players who tested positive.

“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,” Ortiz said in a statement.

“I want to talk about this situation and I will as soon as I have more answers. In the meantime I want to let you know how I am 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 am 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 my club and the public. You know me — I will not hide and I will not make excuses.”

At this point it’s safe to assume every major league player with over 10 homeruns is a steroid user. It’s only matter of time before Albert Pujols and Ken Griffey Jr. are also revealed as steroid users.