Sat 12/8/12 9:43 AM

Johnny Damon told the Boston Globe that he would retire if a team does not sign him before spring training. Damon wasn't signed until two weeks into the regular season last year, and it remains doubtful any team will offer him a minor league contract. The 39-year-old played just 64 games for the Indians last season and failed to draw interest on waivers after being designated for assignment in August.