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Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera says Edwin Diaz's 'Narco' walk-out song doesn't compare to his 'Enter Sandman'

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New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz walks slowly out of the bullpen when manager Buck Showalter calls on him to close a win, and fans get out of their seats as his theme music starts playing. 

"Narco," a song by Timmy Trumpet and Blasterjaxx, has become a fan favorite in Queens, and the Mets' opponents know it as a very hard at-bat about to ensue. Diaz has developed into one of the best closers in MLB, totaling 32 in each of the last two seasons. 

Many believe that Diaz's wipeout stuff and signature song makes him just like a closer from their crosstown rival: New York Yankees Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera. 

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Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets reacts after the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on September 01, 2022 in New York City. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Rivera, of course, used Metallica's "Enter Sandman" as his walk-out music during his illustrious career. When asked about the comparison between the songs that have become synonymous with the pitcher that walks out to it, Rivera doesn't really see one.

"There’s no comparison. There’s no comparison on that," he told FOX 5 New York's Jennifer X. Williams. "That song was there for 17 years and many championships. So there’s no comparison."

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While Diaz is one of the best in the game right now, the only unanimous Hall of Famer in Rivera speaks the truth: He doesn't have the hardware to match up with Rivera. 

Rivera was a five-time World Series champion with the Yankees, while appearing in 13 All-Star games and winning

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