I just made plans to go on my first every trip to Orioles Spring Training. I'm going in two weeks for my birthday. I was hoping some people that have gone could give me a few tips. 

-Does anyone suggestion any good hotels in terms of price and location?

-When should I arrive at the stadium to try and get autographs, and where should I go? (I thought I read you could show up early outside the stadium to get autographs).

-Are there any nice restaurants in the area (maybe ones the Orioles eat at)?

-What else is there to do besides watching the O's?

-Anything else people would suggest to a first timer?

Thanks to anyone that can help. I real excited to finally get to go to Spring Training. Hopefully this post can be helpful to other first timers as well.  

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-orioles0106,0,2908949.story

Seems like a solid move to me. He's the first Japanese signing by the O's, which should help in the future. Now players and fans in Japan should become more familiar with the O's. He also makes a decent stop gap in the rotation until some of our prospects are ready. Once they are he could move to the bullpen. I like this move alot. What does everyone else think?

Hello, Orioles fan here. My cousin and I are looking to attend the Phillies game on Saturday. I have a few question I was hoping you guys could help me with.

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