With on-field play lagging to new depths this past weekend in Washington, us fans could use a little good news. Well, here's the best I've got: The Phillies will return home for what should be an enjoyable home stand for both fans and collectors. Among the highlights are the Stitch N' Pitch theme night and Alumni Weekend - which will feature tributes to both Roy Halladay and Charlie Manuel.

The Phillies are experts at nostalgia - and that's what Alumni Weekend is all about. After the rousing success of 2013's 20th Anniversary of the 1993 NL Championship, they raised the ante by lining up two of the biggest names in the team's recent history. Of course, the Wall of Fame induction of Manuel and celebration of Doc serve the bigger purpose - honoring 10 years of baseball at Citizens Bank Park - well. It is nearly assured that players associated with the "Top Ten Moments at CBP" will be on hand, as well as retired heavy-hitter, Jim Thome, who had a few good moments at the stadium, himself! I look forward to making some new memories - while meeting a few Phillies legends...