With an increased public sentiment on the political left towards soaking the rich, the sale of a $238 million penthouse apartment in Manhattan has people talking about imposing taxes.

The apartment, located at 220 Central Park South, has spurred talk of finally taking action on a five-year-old bill that would create a so-called pied-à-terre tax in New York.

The apartment was purchased in January by Kenneth C. Griffin, a hedge fund billionaire. The transaction, according to the New York Times, tops the price of the next most expensive home in the United States by more than $100 million, raised eyebrows. As the Times put it, it was “a stark reminder that when wealthy buyers like Mr. Griffin purchase expensive apartments as second homes or investments, New York City and thein terms of the playoffs, aren’t on the outside looking in for the first time since 2012.

But the playoffs start Tuesday. Now is yearly time for regular season reflection. A chance to tout the achievements of the 2015 Yankee team.

Yes, the annual awards.

Yankee Yapping Rookie of the Year

Winner: Greg Bird

Greg Bird flew in on Aug. 13, and could not have landed at a better time. Four days after he was promoted to the big club, first baseman Mark Teixeira fouled a ball off his leg and was injured. Bird was thrust into the role of everyday first baseman, and to say the least, he rose to the occasion and produced.

In his short time with the club (45 games), Bird knocked in 30 runs, slugged .523 and generated an