Baseball Notes: Cliff Lee could pitch Game 7 on 2 days rest

Lee could go Game 7 on 2 days' rest

PHILADELPHIA - Cliff Lee's perfect postseason might not be over yet.

Lee could earn a Game 7 start for the Philadelphia Phillies if they force the World Series to a decisive game against the New York Yankees.

"As far as my availability, I'm available," Lee said.

The Phillies' left-handed ace has been flawless in the postseason with a 4-0 record and a 1.56 ERA in five starts. Manager Charlie Manuel bypassed Lee for a Game 4 start on three days' rest because he wanted to keep him on his regular schedule.

He wasn't his usual dominant self taking his normal turn in Game 5 on Monday night. Lee had far from his best stuff and allowed five runs in seven-plus innings before his bullpen bailed him out in Philadelphia's 8-6 win over the Yankees.

Victorino good to go

When questioned about his Game 5 injury, Shane Victorino responded "Two thumbs up everybody," he said. "That's all you need to know."

Victorino put a scare into the Phillies after he was hit on the right index finger by an A.J. Burnett fastball in the first inning. He shook his head and stayed in the game, scoring on Chase Utley's three-run homer.

Schueler added to Nats front office

WASHINGTON - The Washington Nationals have hired former Chicago White Sox General Manager Ron Schueler as special adviser to GM Mike Rizzo and promoted Bill Singer to director of professional scouting.

Schueler worked for the San Francisco Giants the past two seasons. He was GM of the White Sox from 1990-2000.

Elsewhere

• Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells will have surgery next week to repair damaged cartilage in his left wrist. The team announced that Wells is expected to be ready in time for spring training.

• The Tampa Bay Rays have traded second baseman Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez. Iwamura hit .290 with one homer and 22 RBI in 69 games.

-From Wire Reports