Brian Cashman has been one of baseball's most successful executives since becoming Yankees general manager in 1998, but it's hard to find fans of the team eager to give him credit.

Despite never overseeing a losing campaign and winning four World Series titles, Cashman is criticized for his flaws in the front office. With a below average farm system, aging, expensive players and only one championship since the start of the 2001 season, it's become easy to critique the man in charge of New York's 40-man roster.

After spending over $500 million on players last winter, the 2014 Yankees were expected to be a contender. Within months, 80 percent of the projected starting rotation hit the disabled list and Cashman's high-profile offensive additions weren't hitting nearly enough.

At the start of July, Cashman did what he does best: Improve the team at the margins.

While other fringe contenders were quiet prior to the non-waiver trade deadline, Cashman was the most active general manager in the sport. By improving the team with low-profile moves, the Yankees were kept afloat. At 59-54, a flawed team now has a real chance at reaching the postseason once again.

Does Cashman get enough credit for his success with the Yankees? Watch the video above and sound off in the comments section below.

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