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**MLBaseballFanatic** · 07-28-2007, 07:15 PM

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NEW YORK -- The Nationals made it official on Saturday afternoon by signing first baseman Dmitri Young to a two-year $10 million extension with an option.

The move comes a few days after the team signed infielder Ronnie Belliard to an extension. It also means that Young is off the trading block for the rest of this season.

Young, 33, is the most important player on the Nationals this season. He is pacing the Nationals in hitting (.331), RBIs (53) and on-base percentage (.384).

Young also was key to improving team chemistry. He is the leader and is always trying to give a young player a helping hand.

The Official Site of The Washington Nationals: News: Washington Nationals News

Some good news there for this young Nationals team as Young was being rumored to being traded. But now, that's pretty much out the window.