Mets Interested in Matsui?

According to NPR Tracker Twitter page (hat-tip to Chad Jennings) "Omar Minaya asked Arn Tellem for the results of Hideki Matsui's physical." This move makes no sense to me, at least from the Mets perspective. I can't see how Matsui can survive playing the outfield everyday in the NL. Unless the Mets want him to be a part-time player, I don't think it make sense. I think we all know Matsui is a DH at this point.