Brian Cashman has always been a divisive figure in Yankees lore, and rightfully so. While he’s been at the helm for four Yankees World Series wins, a lot of the discussion around him recently has been focused on the moves he hasn’t made as the Yankees look to win their first World Series since 2009 (and didn't Gene Michael deserve most of that '90s credit, anyway?).
But, as the Yankees attempt to finish off their quest to make it to the postseason yet again, it’s worth pointing out three Cashman trades that have helped build the team they’re putting on the field right now.