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Review: Seraphina by Rachel Hartman (@jessicadhaluska, @_rachelhartman)
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
Series: Seraphina #1
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Published on: July 10 2012
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Pages: 512
Format: Hardcover
Source: Purchased
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Four decades of peace have done little to ease the mistrust between humans and dragons in the kingdom of Goredd. Folding themselves into human shape, dragons attend court as ambassadors, and lend their rational, mathematical minds to universities as scholars and teachers. As the treaty's anniversary draws near, however, tensions are high.
Seraphina Dombegh has reason to fear both sides. An unusually gifted musician, she joins the court just as a member of the royal family is murdered—in suspiciously draconian fashion. Seraphina is drawn into the investigation, partnering with the captain of the Queen's Guard, the dangerously perceptive Prince Lucian Kiggs. While they begin to uncover hints of a sinister plot to destroy the peace, Seraphina struggles to protect her own secret, the secret behind her musical gift, one so terrible that its discovery could mean her very life.
In her exquisitely written fantasy debut, Rachel Hartman creates a rich, complex, and utterly original world. Seraphina's tortuous journey to self-acceptance is one readers will remember long after they've turned the final page.
The oldest of my three younger sisters loves books as much as I do, but doesn't have nearly as much time to read (b/c reasons). Fortunately, I know her well enough to keep recs to what I know she'll love, so she can make the best use of the time she does have, not begrudging me my surplus of time—b/c otherwise, who would weed out the mediocre books?
The most recent book I knew she'd love is this one, but I was rereading it before Shadow Scale is released next month, and I couldn't remember if she'd already read it (b/c my memory is crap), so the day after I finished it:
Me: Hey, did you ever read Seraphina?
Sister: Sarah-what?
Me: Se-ra-phin-a. It came out like 5(ish) years ago. It's about this girl who's a half-dragon—
Sister: Ooohhh . . . I wanna be a dragon.
Me: Half dragon.
Sister: Or a half dragon.
Me: Would you really want to be a dragon?
Sister: Depends . . . Would I lay eggs, or have normal babies?
Me: Eggs if you were a dragon, babies if you were half dragon.
Sister: Then I want to be a dragon.
Me: o.O
Sister: Whatever, being a dragon would be awesome. Flying around, breathing fire, hoarding treasure—
Me: Actually, the dragon leader guy outlawed hoarding treasure, so now they hoard knowledge.
Sister: So I get to hoard books?!
Me: Yep.
Sister: Could it be any more perfect?
NO. No, it could not.
As I said previously, Seraphina (the MC, not the title) is a half dragon. As such, she belongs no where and to no one. Yes, there has been a tentative peace between the two races for the past fourty years, but humans are notorious for hating that which frightens them, and these dragons are rather Vulcan-like in their views on pesky emotions.
Vulcans don't marry outside of their species (unless political reasons *squints at Spock, Sr.*), and they definitely don't marry for love.
Neither do dragons.
And humans are so horrified by the concept that they have half a dozen Saints encouraging medieval reactions to any cross-species dalliances. BUT they're not too worried about it, b/c like that would happen anyway—everyone knows they should be killing the dragons (b/c dragons).
So Seraphina lives a solitary existence, in constant fear of discovery.
That sounds rather morose, doesn't it?
Without undermining the relevant points being made, I will tell you that it absolutely isn't.
In fact, it's quietly hilarious. When Seraphina begins coming into her half dragon-ness as a preteen, she starts having seizures that are brought on by strange visions of even stranger creatures she's never seen before. He uncle, on the dragon (or saar) side, asks that her father hand over the reins of her education:
"To you," sneered my father. "And what will you do with her? She can't go two hours without these infernal visions giving her seizures."
"We could work on that, to start. We saar have techniques for taming a rebellious brain." Orma tapped his own forehead, and then tapped it again as if the sensation intrigued him.
Why had it never struck me how deeply peculiar he was?
And once he has those reins:
He answered even my most impudent questions. Yes, dragons could smell colors under the right circumstances. Yes, it was a terrible idea to transform into a saarantras right after eating an aurochs.
Saarantras is a dragon's human form, so you can see why it would be a bad idea to downsize so dramatically after aurochs consumption. *snorts*
Stuff like this is also why I believe in dragons, fyi. I mean, really . . . a dragon is basically a winged dinosaur:
That may or may not have breathed fire . . . not exactly a huge stretch . . .
So the plot is fantastic. What about the characters?
ALSO fantastic.
My favorite after Seraphina herself is Lars, a blond giant, a foreigner, and a fellow musician. I would love him for his (not-so-vaguely German) accent alone:
Lars glowered defensively, as if he anticipated a scolding or a profession of love. Yes, that was it: he thought I meant to proposition him. He wore a closed expression, as if rehearsing a speech in his head, a way to let me down gently after I stripped off all my clothes. Sorry, Seraphina, I dondt like grausleiner thet can put their voices in my headt.
Orma, the dragon uncle, is wonderful as well. He gradually changes from the typical rude and insensitive dragon, to a . . . less rude and insensitive dragon. *snickers* Both versions are highly entertaining:
"I'm attracting small children," Orma muttered, twisting his hat in his hands. "Shoo it away, will you?"
And when he allows himself to feel the things he's so long denied, he is helpless to express them:
"Who will kiss you? Who will rock you to sleep?" His voice was slow, drowsy.
"You never did," I said, trying to tease him. "You were more father to me than my father, but you never did that."
"Someone should. Someone should love you. I will bite him if he will not."
And finally, the princess, who is a bizarre yet winsome, combination of oblivious and ridiculous:
"Two Knights came to the castle today!" She could barely contain herself; her hands fluttered about like two excitable small birds . . . "They claim to have spotted a rogue dragon, flying around the countryside in its natural shape! Isn't that awful?"
Awful enough to have her grinning ear to ear. She was a strange little princess.
While still somehow managing to be highly intelligent, and on occasion, even wise.
Ultimately, Seraphina is one of those books that never really goes away. Along with Poison Study, it was one of the first YA fantasies that I read and loved as an adult, so once again, I was worried about whether or not it would live up to my memories . . .
I should not have been. It was every bit as clever and amusing, as pertinent and thought-provoking, and as lovely and bittersweet as I remembered. Highly recommended.
And there's also an excellent and short prequel novella that you can read for FREE here: Seraphina: The Audition (Seraphina 0.5) by Rachel Hartman
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A dragon book that's… GOOD? That's really rare. I NEED to read this immediately. Also, those quotes are pretty funny, hahaha. Great review, Jessica!
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Wonderful review Jessica, I managed to pick this up but haven't delved into it yet. You did a wonderful break down of Seraphina's character, the secondary characters as well and they sound really excellent! I have to read this sometime, it sounds like the dragon book I've been waiting for.
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Wow Jessica, fantastic review!! :] Your description and the quotes you picked out, definitely make me want to read this book. So let me go find it immediately! 🙂
Wow, great review! I love the quotes, and the conversation with your daughter. lol. I've actually had this book lingering in my TBR pile for years (don't judge), but I need to go on a mission to find it. It sounds fantastic. 🙂
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I'm still halfway reading Seraphina, but not because I'm not liking it, which I am, very much, but because I have been distracted by other books that had somewhat of priority given that I ought to review them first and the like… but today, today I will dedicate it to Seraphina only!
And seriously, I want to be a dragon and hoard books! Because I already hoard books and being a dragon would be just an awesome perk!
Great review Jessica!
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It hasn't been out that long has it? Really? Ok, that is kind of crazy, feels like it came out last year.
Nathan ( recently posted…Tough Travels – To Blathe (True Love)
Another great book I have had in my TBR pile that really needs to be read! Great review Jessica! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
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It sounds like a great read, and I totally love your sister, lol!
Livia recently posted…DNF: The Ultimatum by Katy Swann
4.5?? Well say no more because you know what that means, right?? You are what I will be calling my Fairy Book Pimp…*snickers* And that conversation with your sister…HILARIOUS!!!! I love this review Jessica but I'm sure you know that. ♥
I can't wait to read Shadow Scale – I loved the writing in Seraphina *so* much! And, wow, this is quite definitely the most comprehensive review I read in a LONG time… Great job!
Ramona recently posted…Lament, by Maggie Stiefvater
Your sister is hilarious. And has it really been 5ish years since this book came out?! Wow, that's a long time between books. I'm definitely going to hit up Shadowscale – I probably didn't like Seraphina as much as you did, but I did enjoy myself with it.
Mogsy recently posted…Book Review: Deadly Spells by Jaye Wells
Ha ha very funny review! I've seen bloggers rave about this book for a few years, and I've just never had time to read it. But it sounds like something I'd love, so maybe one of these days I can manage to squeeze it in:-)
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Oh this sounds wonderful! Fun exchange with your sister and loved all the quotes too.
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I, too, am surprised that there is a good dragon book out there. I haven't found one so far. This book, however, sounds absolutely adorable and wonderful. I may just have to consider adding it to my ever-growing TBR pile.
I love the way you include quotes in your reviews. Great post!
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OMG! I went to check (like I always do) on audible because I remembered I added this one to my wish list a long time ago, and I found it on my library…LOL I always go on rampage when books go on sale, so I must have bought it in one of audible sales. I'm moving to the front of the list now 🙂
Thanks Jessica!
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OMG..I want to read just for the conversation you and your sister had..I think your little sister rocks 🙂
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I loved Seraphina too. I'm planning to read Shadow Scale soon, very soon.
Did you sister read it? Did she like it?
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Your sister… I ate an R…. nomnom
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I can't wait to read book 2! Been waiting so long
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Fantastic review, Jessica. I really would love to read this being a dragon lover and all. It sounds like a classic, one adults can love as much or more than children.
Loved your review but loved your conversation with your sister even more! Who wouldn't want to be a dragon and hoard books? Pretty sure I have this one in my TBR pile, but haven't read it for some reason. Now I need to go find it and read it NOW! Thanks for the great review!
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Jessica, you can't imagine my relief in seeing that you love this book. It's been on my bookshelf for…well, clearly for a long time if it came out 5ish years ago. The cover caught my eye and the synopsis hooked and reeled me in. I didn't even know a second book was coming. I'll have to make time for this one soon. Because yeah, there is nothing better than being a dragon and hoarding books. I already have the hoarding books skill perfected. 😉
Bookworm Brandee recently posted…Bought, Borrowed, & Bagged ~ #54
LOL that text conversation tells me that a) your sister is awesome and b) you two are obviously very close! It reads like a text chat between me and my BFF…but with fewer curse words, haha. And YES, I love Orma! He's the best. He seems like he has a lot of feelings that he just wants to let out, you know? *cues Mean Girls*
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I *LOVE* that conversation with your sister! Especially the ending (could it be more perfect??)! I don't read much YA, but really enjoyed Seraphina and am looking forward to Shadow Scale.
Great review! I've seen this book around a few times but never paid it much attention, but a book about a half dragon with awesome characters sounds good. My sister loves dragon books, so maybe I should send this as a recommendation to her.
Lola recently posted…Cover Reveal: Enticed by JA Belfield
I have heard a lot about these, but for some reason hasn't appealed to me but maybe should look up
GORGEOUS review, Jessica! And this is one of my favorite YA fantasies ever. I was told Janet Lee Carey's dragons are very good too, but I haven't got a chance to read her yet. Anyway, can't wait for Shadow Scale 🙂
kara-karina recently posted…Fantasy Romance Review: Chronicles of Warlands series by Elizabeth Vaughan
Your review reminds me how much I adored Seraphina. I'll have to make an effort to read the 2nd book sooner rather than later.
And I totally love your conversation with your sister. It fits right in with the rest of the review. 🙂
Sarah recently posted…Review: The Windup Girl
OOoh nice review! I bought this one not too long ago at HPB because I had heard good things about it over the years! Glad I did wait, because omg a 5 year wait for the next book?! My sanity is already stretched pretty thin with a few cliffhangers that have not been resolved as it is! 1 hopefully won't be too much longer with its release, the other…who knows! And that's deadly scary to me because OMG that was the most cliffhangery cliffhanger ever and there's no resolution in sight!!!! *insert endless screaming!!*
So yeah, a lot of rambling! I see you mentioned Poison Study and OMG I LOVE that series! Though I had NO idea it was classified as YA! I mean, I know I've seen it classified as both, but I always thought it was adult because when I bought it just before Magic Study released, it was considered adult. Though after reading it, I can see it as both…
More rambling…sorry! Anyway, GREAT review! I cannot wait to read this one!
Jessica recently posted…ARC Review–Soulbound by Kristen Callihan
So I guess I need to read Poison Study huh. And jeez did it really come out five years ago? I am glad I think I only read it last year or the year before….but not that long ago. I hope your sister loves it!
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Heatwave breaks a record in South Whidbey
You know it's hot when 80 degrees seems cool. It's a lot cooler than 102.
Temperatures have slowly dropped on the island since Wednesday's scorcher, with the outlook for the weekend a more manageable 80-plus degrees. By the end of next week, island temperatures may be back in the 70s, and maybe get a little rain, forecasters say.
But on Wednesday, islanders shifted into survival mode along with everyone else in the Puget Sound region as temperatures topped 100 degrees in several areas.
A 102 reading was recorded in Bayview.
Fans and air conditioners were snapped up as soon as they came off the trucks at South End stores. Shelves were emptied of inflatable water toys, pools and air mattresses.
People headed for any body of water that would cool them off, including the bathtub. Cooling centers were set up around the area.
"One woman came in yesterday, and she was dripping," said Chris Hoffmanhill of the Freeland Library. "She heard we have air conditioning."
Island County Department of Emergency Management designated the Freeland Library as a cooling center, along with the Bayview Senior Center, said David Howlette, director.
Two large air-conditioning units from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor were loaned to the senior center, which stayed open until 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
The Freeland and Langley libraries also stayed open later, as did air-conditioned Langley City Hall.
"The post office lobby across the street is quite nice too," Cynthia Kaul of Langley Library, said Thursday.
The senior center canceled its Summerfest picnic scheduled for Thursday in Freeland.
"The heat was just too much to deal with," said Farrell Fleming, executive director. "Almost everyone seemed relieved about the decision."
Whidbey General Hospital's emergency room reported two heat-related cases for the hot spell through Thursday.
The highest temperature recorded on Whidbey Wednesday was 102 in the Bayview area, National Weather Service officials in Seattle said.
Langley reported 98 degrees, and Oak Harbor 91, said meteorologist Dennis D'Amico.
Record temperatures were reported in several areas throughout the Puget Sound region, D'Amico said.
"We had 100s all over the place," he said. "It was a hot one."
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported a high of 103 degrees, an all-time record, D'Amico said. Arlington reported a high of 102.
On Tuesday, Sebo's Do-It Center at Bayview sold all
70 fans in stock, said employee Karen Nelson.
On Wednesday morning, a new shipment of 60 fans and nine air conditioners arrived at 5 a.m. and were gone a half hour after the store opened, she said.
Ace Hardware in Freeland sold about 100 fans on Wednesday, along with air mattresses and inflatable water toys, said manager Gary Ando. A new shipment of 150 fans came in Thursday, he said.
"The phones were ringing off the hook," Ando said. "Squirt guns were unbelievably popular, but we can't get any more right now."
PayLess Foods in Freeland kept up nicely with the demand for bottled water and other beverages, popsicles and other cool treats.
"We're in good shape," manager Tom Brown said Thursday. "We were a lot busier earlier, but of course we have air conditioning."
D'Amico of the weather service said the hot spell was caused by a large high-pressure ridge of hot air and an offshore flow, where air currents headed out to sea instead of their usually cooling tendency to blow landward.
The current weather pattern is similar to two other record-breaking hot spells in the region, forecasters say.
In August 1981, there were five consecutive days with highs in the 90s, and in August 1977 there were
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I made these extra spicy extra ginger-y chicken lettuce wraps for my husband and a few of his friends the other night. I had to take my photos fast before things got a little messy. Lettuce wraps are the sloppy joes of the Asian world… they taste great but it's a little bit of a challenge to get them into your mouth, and using a knife and fork is out of the question. The idea is to spoon a portion of the piping hot chicken filling into the center of a lettuce leaf, then quickly fold and roll it like a burrito and take a big bite before half of it falls out onto your lap or the lettuce rips. Both of those last two things will happen, by the way.
When you order these in restaurants you usually get iceberg lettuce. I think the crisp/tender leaves of Bibb, or butter, lettuce is more delicious, and more malleable for wrapping. Look for a large head so you can harvest enough large, wrap-able leaves. You can use the smaller inner leaves as little cups for one-bite sized portions. I actually prefer to eat these that way, the inner leaves are more sturdy and you avoid (most of) the mess.
My recipe is very similar to what you'd find at your favorite Chinese restaurant except that I've really bumped up the heat and the ginger flavor. If you aren't such a fan, just use less.
- I large head of Bibb lettuce
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 5 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 4 Tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 hot pepper (I used a Serrano) minced, seeds and all
- 1 can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped colorful bell peppers
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili paste (or sriracha sauce)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Carefully remove the leaves from the head of lettuce, Wash and dry them well, and set aside.
- Mix the sauce ingredients together in a measuring cup and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok and add the ground chicken. Stir fry, breaking up the chicken into small crumbles, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the meat to a plate.
- Add 3 more tablespoons of oil to the pan and stir fry the ginger, garlic and hot pepper for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the water chestnuts and bell peppers and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for 2 more minutes, then throw in the scallions.
- Shove the contents of the wok to one side and add the sauce to the other, Tilt the pan over the heat so the sauce can come to a boil and thicken. Once the sauce thickens, combine everything and heat through.
- Spoon the hot filling alongside the lettuce leaves, but do not wrap them ahead of time or the lettuce will wilt. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Other lettuce wrap recipes to try—
Asian Lettuce Wraps | Recipe Girl
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps | Damn Delicious
Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps | Bev Cooks
Bo Ssäm {Korean Pork Roast Lettuce Wraps |Foodie with Family
Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps | The Comfort of Cooking
Asian Lettuce Wraps (or Cups) | Kalyn's Kitchen®
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Opening Day roster breakdown
One of the final steps before the Dash's season can begin is the release of the Opening Day roster, which happened today. Dash fans know about some of these 25 players, while others will suit up for Winston-Salem for the first time Friday at Carolina. Let's take a look at all of these players and how they fit within the roster.
The top prospect:
OF Courtney Hawkins
No White Sox prospect will draw as much attention as Hawkins will during the 2013 season. Chicago's first-round pick 10 months ago, Hawkins hit three homers and drove in seven runs in 12 High-A games last season. He will likely get a longer look at this level while trying to live up to the billing of being the Sox top prospect and one of the top 100 players in the minors.
The other ranked farmhands:
RHP Chris Beck, INF Joey DeMichele & C Kevan Smith
In addition to Hawkins' place atop Baseball America's White Sox prospect rankings, three other players who will open the season with Winston-Salem found themselves on the publication's Top 30 list. Beck (10th) makes the jump from short-season Great Falls, while DeMichele (24th) is a player that many believe can climb the minor league ladder quickly. Most Dash fans remember Smith (27th) and his big grand slam in the SDCS-clinching win over Myrtle Beach last season. He will likely receive the majority of the playing time available behind the plate.
The returning hurlers:
RHP J.R. Ballinger, RHP Chris Bassitt, RHP Bryan Blough, RHP Justin Collop, RHP Terance Marin, LHP Max Peterson & RHP Steven Upchurch
The Dash's pitching staff was one of the best in the Carolina League last season, and more than half of the Dash's Opening Day pitchers suited up for Winston-Salem at some point last season. Pitching coach J.R. Perdew also returns after the tremendous 2012 season. All seven of these pitchers have had success at this level, which bodes well for the Dash in 2013.
The "prove it" player:
INF David Herbek
Herbek's 2012 season was unique. He hit just .214 in 43 games with Low-A Kannapolis, but the White Sox moved him up to Winston-Salem in late June. The Virginia native responded by swinging at a .313 clip in 47 games. Herbek figures to see significant time with the Dash, so will he be closer to his Kannapolis form or his Winston-Salem self? You have to like his chances to be a scary hitter on this circuit like he was down the stretch a year ago.
The new White Sox:
RHP Jeremy Erben, OF Nick Giarraputo & INF Mark Tracy
Three men on the 25-man roster were not with the organization last season. The White Sox signed Erben in spring training, just a few days after Arizona released him. Giarraputo is back in affiliated baseball after three seasons on the independent circuit. Tracy joined the Sox organization following a trade with Colorado. Former Dash outfielder Kenny Williams, Jr., was shipped to the Rockies in that deal. This trio will be hungry to contribute early on as White Sox farmhands.
The acquaintances:
INF Chris Curley, OF Mark Haddow & OF Billy Rice
These three men all joined Winston-Salem at some point last season, but the threesome combined for only 11 regular season games with the Dash. Curley shined in the final week of the regular season before hitting .500 in the CL postseason, while Haddow and Rice struggled a bit in their limited at-bats after playing well for Low-A Kannapolis. How will these three swingers adjust to a prolonged stay in the Triad? That answer may dictate how effective the offense will be this season.
The Kannapolis kids:
INF Grant Buckner, LHP Jarrett Casey, INF Joe De Pinto & RHP Daniel Webb
These four players spent most or all of their 2012 seasons with Low-A Kannapolis. The jump from Low-A to High-A is not an easy one, but all four of these men will get the chance to do it following spring training.
The catching couple:
C Martin Medina & C Brent Tanner
With Smith in the fold, how will skipper Ryan Newman find playing time for these two backstops? Both Medina and Tanner have shown promise in the minors, but there is only so many at-bats to go around. Last season, the Dash rarely had three catchers on the roster, so this will be a challenge for Newman and hitting coach Rob Sasser.
The comeback candidate:
RHP Cody Winiarski
Winiarski missed all of last season with a back injury, and he only has 17 career minor league efforts under his belt. Last season, Kyle Bellamy returned from a season-long injury to shine with Winston before heading to Double-A. Winiarski will look to do the same for the Dash in 2013.
Hopefully this gives you some more insight on the first roster for the Dash in 2013. The season is three days away, and we will have plenty more coverage leading up to Friday's season opener here on the Dash Board.
– Brian
Counting Down To The Home Opener
If you follow our social media accounts (especially our new Instagram feed), you have probably noticed that we have begun a countdown in advance of the Dash's home opener Friday, April 12. We are now 86 days away from the first game at BB&T Ballpark in 2013.
We have spun each day in the countdown to something in Winston-Salem baseball history. Occasionally on the blog, we will rehash the recent numbers, and here is our first look back at the countdown.
100 – Instead of a stat, we provided the picture below (and here on Instagram).
99 – After missing the 2011 campaign due to injury, Kyle Bellamy returned to Winston-Salem at the beginning of 2012. Opponents hit just .182 against Bellamy in 99 at bats.
98 – Scott Snodgress dominated the Carolina League after a July promotion from Low-A Kannapolis. He posted a 4-0 record and a 1.50 ERA to go along with a 0.98 WHIP.
97 – Carlos Lee is one of two Winston-Salem alums who is both currently in the big leagues and has made an All-Star Game (Chris Sale is the other). Lee played with the Warthogs in 1997.
96 – In his MVP season of 2011, Ian Gac drove in 96 runs for the Dash.
95 – In 1995, the Winston-Salem franchise became the "Warthogs," a nickname that stuck until the team became the Dash in 2009.
94 – All-Star Brady Shoemaker notched 94 hits in Winston-Salem before his midseason promotion to Double-A Birmingham.
93 – The Winston-Salem Spirits won the Carolina League title in 1993.
92 – From last season's team, the only player who was born in 1992 was Carlos Sanchez, who proved to be one of the CL's top prospects.
91 – The Carolina League rolled the
Carolina California League 9–1 in the 2012 Midsummer Classic at BB&T Ballpark.
90 – Speaking of scores, the Dash took the deciding Game 3 of the Southern Division Championship Series 9–0 against Myrtle Beach.
89 – Brent Morel, who returned to Winston-Salem for a rehab assignment this season, wore number 8 while with the Dash in 2009.
88 – The CL's MVP this season, Dash first baseman Dan Black, drove in 88 runs.
87 – Winston-Salem posted the best record in full-season minor league baseball last year (87-51).
86 – Cyle Hankerd mustered 86 hits in just 71 games with the Dash this past season.
Those are 15 of our Dash-themed numbers. Do you have any ideas for numbers 85 to 1? Let us know in the comments or via Twitter. Baseball will be back before you know it!
– Brian
Dash Players Break Down Title Game
Alabama won the BCS National Championship Game last night in Miami, and many Dash alums had strong opinions about the game. A pair of 2012 All-Stars–Michael Earley and Brady Shoemaker–are diehard Notre Dame fans, while other Dash players wanted the Tide to roll. Here is some game analysis (and some jokes) from Winston-Salem's boys of summer.
@this_is_bs21 Good luck tomorrow, lets hope its a good game! #TideDrownsIrish #GumpVsRudy
— Greg Paiml (@GP_3) January 7, 2013
Bar is ready…heavy jamo #irish #greenbeer #bcs twitter.com/MoneyMikeEarle…
— Michael Earley (@MoneyMikeEarley) January 7, 2013
Here come the Irish. Lets go! Time to prove people wrong.
— brady shoemaker (@this_is_BS21) January 7, 2013
If Notre Dame wins I will write a written apologize to @this_is_bs21 and @moneymikeearley.
— Chris Bassitt (@C_Bass419) January 7, 2013
Sorry bout it! Flew down for the game! #LockedIn #Miami twitter.com/SorryBoutIt10/…
— Kevin Vance (@SorryBoutIt10) January 8, 2013
whos ready for the national championship? Go Irish!
— Dan Black (@THE_DANBLACK) January 7, 2013
Prediction:Bama 27ND 13
— Chris Bassitt (@C_Bass419) January 7, 2013
Here we go, snow outside, but every light is on in houses all over indiana..#Irish
— Michael Earley (@MoneyMikeEarley) January 8, 2013
Game over… #BAMA won
— Terance Marin™ (@tero89) January 8, 2013
Ballgame.. Sorry ND but y'all just aren't built to comeback from 14, esp not vs bama
— Kyle Bellamy (@KyleBellamy_U) January 8, 2013
Is anyone else tempted to turn the game off but wanna leave it on to see how many more highlights Bama puts up? Lol #Decisions #Decisions
— Keenyn Walker (@Keenyn_Walker) January 8, 2013
All I'm gonna say is TOLD YOU SO ND FANS. I won't say anything from here on out but told you so.
— Chris Bassitt (@C_Bass419) January 8, 2013
ND through and through. I believe in what they stand for and always will! Keep hatin but I will always follow a true team. #family
— brady shoemaker (@this_is_BS21) January 8, 2013
Thanks to these players and the rest of Twitter for making last night's game more entertaining. Congrats to Alabama on the big win.
– Brian
New Attendance Record at BB&T Ballpark
On Wednesday the Dash celebrated the Fourth of July by playing in front of the largest crowd in the history of BB&T Ballpark. 7,285 fans were on hand to watch baseball and the post-game fireworks. There have now been nine crowds of over 7,000 people since BB&T Ballpark opened in April 2010.
1) July 4, 2012: 7,285 fans celebrate the Fourth of July at the ballpark. The Dash fall 8-4 to Myrtle Beach.
2) July 2, 2010: 7,268 people watch the Dash beat Potomac 4-2. Kyle Bellamy earned his fourth save of the season.
3) September 2, 2011: 7,207 fans witness the Dash score four runs in the seventh to walk off with an 8-6 win over Salem.
4) July 3, 2011: 7,143 in attendance as Winston-Salem falls 7-4 to Salem.
5) May 22, 2010: 7,122 see Nate Jones earn his fourth win as the Dash crush Lynchburg 11-4.
6) April 13, 2010: 7,111 fans witness the inaugural game at BB&T Ballpark, Winston-Salem falls 5-4 in 12 innings.
7) August 27, 2010: 7,094 fans watch the Dash win 5-2 over Myrtle Beach, no runs were scored after the fourth inning.
8) September 3, 2010: 7,073 close out the inaugural season at BB&T Ballpark with a 6-4 Dash win over Lynchburg.
9) August 27, 2011: 7,039 people watch Winston fall 3-1 in a pitcher's duel against Myrtle Beach.
Here is how the largest crowd in the BB&T Ballpark history looked from the fans themselves:
@harman11: Baseball on the Fourth of July (picture below)
Yeah…the @wsdashbaseball fireworks were slightly more impressive than the ones from the Dollar Tree. instagr.am/p/MruzveEY5-/
— Kat Garber (@katgarber) July 5, 2012
@Hank226: Now is the time!!!! (picture below)
@pauldmulner: Despite the score it's fun to watch to a game in a nearly-full stadum. Go @WSDashBaseball! (picture below)
Thanks to everyone who came out to BB&T Ballpark and spent your Fourth of July with the Dash. If you missed any of the excitement there will be post-game fireworks on Thursday and Friday night this week as well. As the second half kicks into gear we will see if the fans continue to push the attendance record to new heights at BB&T Ballpark.
Dash All-Star Promotion
A new month brings another promotion. This call up will be a tough one to stomach though for Dash fans. Carolina League All-Star Brady Shoemaker moves up to Double-A Birmingham for the first time in his career. It is an inevitable part of minor league baseball when a player does well at a lower level he moves up through the system. It is great to see Shoemaker get rewarded for a spectacular season, but the Dash will have to find a way to replicate the solid offense he brought to the team.
In a corresponding roster move Ross Wilson was recalled from Kannapolis. Wilson started the season with the Dash and played eight games in the infield, hitting just .167 before being sent down. However, in Kannapolis he prospered while developing into a multi-faceted infield and outfield player.
Wilson also found his power in Kannapolis. In his eighth game with the Intimidators Wilson drove in a career-high eight runs and slugged three home runs. He played in 64 games, finishing with a .277 average, seven HR and 33 RBI.
Brady Shoemaker leaves Winston-Salem after playing in 78 games with the Dash, compiling a .331 batting average, 13 HR and 59 RBI. He departs the Carolina League as the league leader in batting average, RBI, runs (61) and total bases (156). Shoemaker was also in the top five in a number of offensive categories, including home runs, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, and extra-base hits.
Shoemaker was named to an All-Star team for the second straight season after being named to the South Atlantic All-Star team in 2011. This year, Shoemaker represented the hometown Dash in the All-Star Game at BB&T Ballpark and won the Home Run Derby, beating former Winston-Salem Warthog C.J. Retherford in the final round.
The Dash will miss and possibly struggle to replace the offensive output Shoemaker contributed to the team, but what will be impossible to duplicate is his presence in the clubhouse. Shoemaker was well-respected by everyone on the team and essentially a de facto leader on the field. Shoemaker played in left field for 68 of his 78 games with the Dash. That stability and consistent production can be hard to find in the minors.
Shoemaker joins fellow position players Daniel Wagner and Jake Oester in Birmingham. Kyle Bellamy, Andre Rienzo, Spencer Arroyo, Nick McCully and Jon Bachanov comprise the Dash pitching that was promoted to the Double-A level during June.
A new month kicks off with more changes, and the Dash will move forward with a new look in left field.
Familar Face Returns to Winston-Salem
The White Sox announced a roster move Saturday that sends a familiar face with a new role back to Winston-Salem. Salvador Sanchez arrives after pitching in three games last week, two appearances for Bristol and one with Kannapolis. In a corresponding move, the Dash have released Jake Wilson.
Sanchez hit .241 with five home runs and 58 RBI in 115 games as an outfielder for the Warthogs in 2008. He returned to the High-A level in 2009 and was a member of the inaugural Dash roster. Sanchez recorded similar numbers to his previous season, hitting .246 in 114 games. His power did increase; Sanchez upped his home run total to 16 and finished with 63 RBI.
Sanchez's journey through the minors has been unique. He was signed by the White Sox in 2004 as an outfielder and reached as high as Double-A Birmingham, even making the Southern League All-Star team in 2010. He never got higher than Double-A and signed as a free agent with the Rangers organization in 2010. Texas converted Sanchez to a pitcher but cut him before the season began. The White Sox resigned Sanchez and decided to keep him as a pitcher.
Sanchez's path as a pitcher is slowly progressing. The Dominican Republic native appeared in just two games last season for rookie Great Falls, throwing an inning of work in both appearances and allowing one hit.
This season, Sanchez began in rookie Bristol where he pitched two perfect innings, one on June 21 and another on June 23. Sanchez made one appearance for Kannapolis, recording a scoreless inning of relief.
It has been a busy month for transactions for the Dash. There were 25 transactions over the course of April and May, while June has seen 29 moves made affecting Winston-Salem. The flurry of activity began on June 8 when Kyle Bellamy was promoted to Double-A Birmingham. Six other Dash players followed him to Double-A over the course of this month.
Andre Rienzo returned from his 50-game suspension on June 14 and was sent up after being reinstated. Daniel Wagner and Spencer Arroyo were promoted two days after the All-Star break, with Jake Oester right behind a day later. This week Nick McCully and Jon Bachanov continued the exodus of talent from the Dash bullpen to Birmingham.
Dash Add One, Promote Two
The White Sox made three roster moves affecting the Dash Tuesday. Nick McCully was promoted to Double-A Birmingham, Kyle Shelton was sent back to Triple-A Charlotte, and Kannapolis infielder David Herbek moved up to the Dash. Both McCully and Herbek advance to a new level in minor league baseball for the first time, while Shelton is back with Charlotte after spending a brief stint with the Dash for the second time this season.
McCully's departure continues the exodus of talented arms from the Dash bullpen as he joins fellow relievers Leroy Hunt and Kyle Bellamy in Birmingham. McCully made 24 relief appearances for Winston-Salem and compiled a 4-3 record with a 2.89 ERA. He also converted five of his seven save opportunities.
This is McCully's second year in the White Sox organization after being signed before the 2011 season. The St. Louis Cardinals drafted McCully in the ninth round of the 2009 draft and used him as a starting pitcher, but he was released after the 2010 season. Chicago's idea to turn McCully into a reliever seems to have paid off.
Shelton played in one game for the Dash in his second stint with the team. He started at third on June 22 against Potomac and finished the night 1-for-3. The versatile Shelton, who can play almost every position in the field, took a few reps behind the plate as a catcher before batting practice on Monday.
Herbek joins the Dash after playing 43 games with Kannapolis this season. He batted .214 with 31 hits, nine RBI and 28 runs. Herbek was drafted in the 15th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of James Madison University and spent last season playing for rookie-level Great Falls. Herbek hit .262 in 70 games and led the team in runs scored (52) and doubles (19). Baseball America also ranked him as the best defensive player in the White Sox 2011 draft class.
The Dash continue to lose pieces from their first-half Southern Division title, but such is the double-edged sword of minor league teams: good teams are going to lose their good players. With young talent in Kannapolis and the 2012 draft picks beginning their journey through the minors, Winston-Salem should be fine moving forward as the second half progresses.
From North Carolina to Alabama to Arizona
In one fell swoop, the Dash roster underwent quite a bit of change Monday. Kyle Shelton was activated off the disabled list and sent to Triple-A Charlotte, Kyle Bellamy was promoted to Double-A Birmingham, and the Dash received pitcher Jake Wilson from extended spring training.
Shelton originally started the year with the Knights and came to the Dash after being placed on the DL in mid-May. The longtime Dash member played in five games, hitting .368 with a home run and five RBI. Shelton strained his left hamstring on May 30 and had been on the DL with the Dash. The promotion brings him back to Triple-A where he started the season and played in four games before being sent down.
It was never a question of if, but rather when, Bellamy would get promoted. The Dash reliever started the 2010 season in Winston-Salem and ended with Double-A Birmingham. But Bellamy's progress was halted after missing all of 2011 rehabbing a right shoulder injury. He appeared in 18 games this year for the Dash, compiling a 1.65 ERA and converting all four of his save opportunities in 27.1 innings of work.
The loss of Bellamy will certainly be felt among the fashionable Dash pitching staff. No word yet on who will replace Bellamy in the Throwback Thursday rotation.
Wilson, the newest member of the Dash, was drafted in the 32nd round of the 2009 draft out of New Mexico State. He spent the 2011 season in Kannapolis after pitching his first two seasons for Rookie Great Falls. Wilson was 4-2 with a 1.44 ERA and 63 strikeouts and nine saves for the Intimidators last season.
Throwback Thursday – 3rd Edition
People have asked if the Dash's pitching staff dresses better than any other in minor league baseball? We've already seen the Dash sport some awesome outfits this season.
If you missed it, Nick McCully, Justin Collop and Kyle Bellamy started the trend with these outfits in Lynchburg. A few days later, J.R. Ballinger, Jake Petricka and Chris Bassitt tried their luck with a new wardrobe.
Today, five hurlers may have set a new standard in baseball fashion.
Please give the guys some critiques in the comments section, and we will pass them along. The Dash are looking good on and off the field, that's for sure.
– Brian
Pitching Fashion – Part 2
Last week, Kyle Bellamy, Justin Collop and Nick McCully started a very unique trend among Dash pitchers with these incredibly attractive outfits.
Today, three new pitchers raised the ante. Check out (from left to right) J.R. Ballinger, Jake Petricka and Chris Bassitt.
Which trio is better? Let us know in the comments.
– Brian


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Uber Drivers Must Resolve Claims Without Class Action Lawsuits, Court RulesA federal appeals court ruled that most claims by Uber drivers against the ride-booking company must be resolved in arbitration.
Yosemite National Park Experimenting With Traffic Changes To Protect Wildlife, Ease CongestionThere are some changes coming for drivers visiting Yosemite National Park.
Judge Rejects $100M Settlement In Key Case With Uber DriversA federal judge has rejected a legal settlement that would have divided up to $100 million among about 380,000 Uber drivers.
Golden Gate Bridge Crossings Up 1-Million Last YearMore than a million more people drove over the Golden Gate Bridge last year, compared with the year before.
Fewer 16-Year-Old Drivers Hitting California's Roads Than Just 15 Years AgoTeenagers aren't taking to the roads like they used to.
8 Out Of 10 Drivers Admit To Road Rage In AAA StudyThe AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says nearly 8 out of 10 U.S. drivers it surveyed admit expressing anger, aggression or road rage at least once in the previous year.
'Dangerous' Behavior On The Rise As Traffic Citations Drop In San FranciscoSan Francisco Police issued fewer traffic citations so far this year compared to last year, but more drivers are being cited for bad driving habits.
Lyft Doubles Settlement With California Drivers, Now $27 MillionLyft Inc. and lawyers for drivers of the ride-booking service on Wednesday proposed a revised $27 million settlement of a federal lawsuit filed in San Francisco by drivers.
Uber Agrees To Pay $84 Million, Keep Drivers Independent ContractorsUber agrees to pay $84 million to settle lawsuits and keep its drivers independent contractors instead of employees.
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One Direction covers Oasis' 'Wonderwall'
So maybe One Direction thinks Beady Eye did a lousy job on "Wonderwall" during the Olympic closing ceremonies in London too. Why else would they release their own version of Oasis's modern classic?
(If you missed it, Beady Eye, which is basically Oasis minus Noel Gallagher, delivered one of the most torpid versions of the song ever on Sunday).
[More after the jump...]
Sitting around on the beach with the blond one (okay, I do actually know his name is Niall Horan) strumming a guitar seated on a cooler, the five lads perform their own version as the waves ever so gently crash onto the shore. There's also a soccer ball in the background.
One Direction's version is a bit of a mess and it sounds only slightly better than we all sound when someone pulls out a guitar at the beach (I know, it happens every day in your life, right?). They sound ragged and like they didn't rehearse it 10 times already. It doesn't matter because 1D fans who weren't even born when the song originally came out in 1995 will clamor to this version and love how deep the members of 1D are and want to save them all.


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Best of June at Chapelboro!July 1, 2014 at 5:00 am
Now that the summer heat is in full-force, it's time to take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the month of June at Chapelboro!
Southern Village Food Truck RodeoJune 30, 2014 at 5:00 am
Who wouldn't want to spend a beautiful summer afternoon on the lawn at Southern Village surrounded by some of the best food trucks in the area?
Summerfest at the PlazaJune 27, 2014 at 5:00 am
Who could resist a party on the Plaza to celebrate the arrival of summer?
Habitat for Humanity BBQJune 26, 2014 at 5:00 am
Habitat for Humanity is celebrating 30 years in style with a giant neighborhood BBQ that included almost 300 wonderful supporters!
Ackland Annual LuncheonJune 25, 2014 at 5:00 am
The Ackland Annual Luncheon is the time to celebrate a wonderful year of Ackland exhibitions and events; but this year was extra-special as they honored Ackland CuratorTimothy Riggs, who is retiring this summer after 30 years at the museum!
Hog Day 2014!June 24, 2014 at 5:00 am
You know summer weather is here to stay when it's time for all the fun of Hog Day 2014!
Business After Hours at University MallJune 23, 2014 at 5:00 am
Business After Hours is always fun, but when it's hosted by the wonderful folks at University Mall, you know you're in for a spectacular time!
Chapel Hill High Graduation!June 19, 2014 at 5:00 am
The Chapel Hill High School class of 2014 officially received their high school diplomas and turned their tassels Saturday afternoon at the Dean Smith Center!
East Chapel Hill High Graduation!June 18, 2014 at 5:00 am
Proud parents and family members cheered as East Chapel Hill High School celebrated the new graduates!
Moonshine Tasting at the Carolina InnJune 17, 2014 at 6:00 am
The Front Porch of the Carolina Inn was the place to be as Discovery Channel's Moonshiner Wayne brought his "Hill Billy" charm to Chapel Hill! Guests had the chance to sip on a variety of North Carolina-made moonshine and sample other treats tailor-made by the Carolina Inn!


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Villains we'd like to see in 'Amazing Spider-Man 2'
By HitFix Staff Friday, Jul 6, 2012 1:56 AM
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MAD2000 (guest)I would like to see the scorpion because he would make it real interesting and the fights would be crazy!! Cause I'm pretty sure I'm never going to see what I want cause they never put what the people want in movies.( I want carnage!!!! When will you people do it!!!!! Please!!!July 6, 2012 at 2:56AM ESTReply to Comment
WozzasedsDo marvel have the rights to black cat? If so and cat woman is deemed a success in the new bat film, you can see them trying to work her in as a love rival/secondary villain...July 6, 2012 at 3:52AM ESTReply to Comment
Chris Cahill (guest)What about Carnage!!! Plus, call up Wesley Snipes...for Spider-man/Blade tag team.July 6, 2012 at 4:43AM ESTReply to Comment
(guest)I'm saying Scorpion played by Vincent DieselJuly 6, 2012 at 5:24AM ESTReply to Comment
abdelraheem (guest)CARNAGE!July 6, 2012 at 8:14AM ESTReply to Comment
Jamel (guest)With CG and other animation I think the Scorpian will Play the Best Villian because it ties so many sub characters In, For example Norman Osborne (Green Goblin), Also a refrence to the "King Pin" will be great especially after the Trail of crumbs left after seeing the reboot of Spider man( email@example.com)July 6, 2012 at 10:30AM ESTReply to Comment
Jamel (guest)After seeing the Reboot of Spiderman I think the Best character villian will be Scorpian, Pro: it connects well will the story line already in place, "Bread Crumbs".....also it will give a chance to show the "King Pin" who at the end of the day has some sort of ties with every spiderman villian, also gives the franchise a chance to reintroduce the Green Goblin,July 6, 2012 at 10:34AM ESTReply to Comment
kenny b (guest)I have long said that the villains are what make these movies. I would love to see rhino wreak havoc onscreen. But would also love to see black catJuly 6, 2012 at 10:41AM ESTReply to Comment
Luis amaya (guest)They should use carnage and black catJuly 6, 2012 at 1:51PM ESTReply to Comment
(guest)I would love to see Carnage too....but can't do Carnage, they haven't reintroduced Venom yet....and since Carnage is the offspring of the Venom Symbiot that won't happen for awhile.July 6, 2012 at 4:48PM ESTReply to Comment
spidey (guest)Carnage would be so cool but u would first have to introduce venom for the symbiote that would take over spiderman and eddie brock again. Thats only if they truly wants to stay true to the comics. Im up for mysterio has peters opposite like the jocker being batmans opposite.July 6, 2012 at 5:21PM ESTReply to Comment
spidey (guest)Carnage would be very cool but they would first have to introduce eddie brock again and venom if they truly want to stay true to the comics. Mysterio woulf be best for peter as his opposite like batman and the jokerJuly 6, 2012 at 5:26PM ESTReply to Comment
Kailee (guest)The problem with the catwoman idea is she is a DC character. DC and Marvel are rivals so I seriously doubt they could ever use her.July 15, 2012 at 3:48AM ESTReply to Comment
Ray (guest)Thay should all work for mysterioJuly 15, 2012 at 4:20PM ESTReply to Comment
Ray (guest)They should all work together with mistiro as the boseJuly 15, 2012 at 4:22PM ESTReply to Comment
Dan (guest)Maybe The Kingpin or Shocker.August 5, 2012 at 1:56AM ESTReply to Comment
Murphy (guest)This would have to be a 2 movie thing to fo it right but I want to see carnage!!September 25, 2012 at 7:39PM ESTReply to Comment
Mikey (guest)I think Grizzly would be pretty cool for that movie.November 3, 2012 at 2:36PM ESTReply to Comment
jbones215 (guest)Venom. He was played out in spidey 3 n knows everything about spidey. You could make 3 movies w venom alone. Hes tormented Parker 4 yearsJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:57PM ESTReply to Comment
guest (guest)I think Michael Morbius would be better than any of these villains. after all spiderman vs a vampire would be greatAugust 4, 2013 at 7:54PM ESTReply to Comment