Nobody ever talks about how Nelson Cruz was able to put up bigger numbers AFTER his PED ban

Nelson Cruz retired on Thursday after 19 years in the bigs. What followed has been a steady stream of stories recalling Cruz’s hitting prowess and clubhouse presence — both undeniable facts. But what serves as a side note — if that — in most of the coverage has been

And even in the stories that mention his 50-game suspension, what is conspicuously absent is the fact that, upon…