Papi and Performance Enhancing Drugs?

A New York Times online publication just stated that David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were on a 2003 list of 104 MLB players that tested positive for performance enhancing drugs.

Did Papi deny it? No, he had no comment.

But I think we can look at his stats, and it wouldn't appear that he used them:

In 2003 how many home runs did he have? 31
Was that his all time high for home runs? No
What year did he have his all time high for home runs? 2007, 52 HR

A fine was established in 2004, stating that all MLB players would be punished for using performance enhancing drugs. The 2003 list that is being talked about, was suppose to be a private, confidential report that was not supposed to be shared to the public.
Ortiz cannot be punished if this report is true.

Later in the day, Papi came out and made this statement:

"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." (redsox.com)

What did Martinez have to say?

"If you guys want to talk about the game and what happens now, I can sit and talk for two hours. But something happened six years ago, I don't want to talk about that. If you want more information, you have the number for the union. Call them." (redsox.com)

What do you think? Did our beloved Big Papi use drugs?
No matter what, I'm gonna love him, and I'm sure all my fellow Red Sox fans will too.