Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe says that a new team has called Gary Sheffield about a job late last week. It’s unknown who the team may be, but if that scenario does not work out, Sheffield is okay with retirement.

“I know I can still hit and play the field, whether it be the outfield or first base,’’ said Sheffield. “I know that on any team I’ve ever been on, I also take on a leadership role, so that comes with wherever I go.”

“I want to keep playing, and I’ve lost 15 pounds, and my legs feel good again. I just don’t know whether at this stage of my career I would want to go somewhere where maybe the chance to win isn’t there.’’

Sheffield, 41, has been associated with the Nationals and Diamondbacks this winter. He hit .276 with 10 home runs and 43 RBIs in 2009 with the Mets. You can see Sheffield’s contract history and statistics here.