The Mets are owners of a season-high seven game win streak and keeping pace with the first-place Phillies after Damion Easley’s solo shot in the eighth inning led to a 2-1 decision Friday night over the Rockies. Colleague Jay Greenberg writes that the current winning streak also wouldn’t be possible without a rejuvenated bullpen that knows its roles under Jerry Manuel.

In the notebook, we talked to potential Mets trade target Brian Fuentes of the Rockies about which New York team he would want to play for if a deal comes down. There are also items on Moises Alou, Carlos Delgado and Angel Pagan.

We also have more on David Wright’s belated berth in the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.