COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. - Talk is heating up in Collier County about the prospect of bringing the Chicago Cubs to town for spring training.

Naples architect John Geshay is trying to promote a grass roots effort for the land on the northwest corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and US 41 in Naples, that he feels is underutilized. He wants to see a 7,500-seat stadium, along with practice fields, a clubhouse, and parking, all for the Chicago Cubs spring training.

"I think its a great idea for the Cubs to come to Collier," downtown business owner Delio Mir says.

"There's a lot of people from the Midwest and lots of people who love sports," Cubs fan Rebecca Woods says.

Signs reading "Cubs Here" popping up around the county are drawing the public's attention, but some don't think downtown Naples needs a pro sports team.

"A baseball diamond there? That would be pretty much insane," Naples resident Megan MacGregor says.

The Cubs hold their spring training at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Arizona, but according to the Arizona Republic, the Cubs can opt out of their lease in 2011 and be gone by 2012.

Geshay says he'd like to see a stadium in Naples in three years.

But, bringing the Cubs here would cost tens of millions of dollars, and Naples city manager Bill Moss says its not something in the city's vision right now.

Collier County Commissioner Jim Coletta has been approached by two groups interested in county locations.

"It'd benefit Collier. There's no doubt about it. The only problem is the direct benefit you get against the cost you'd have to put up," Coletta says.

And right now, money for this scale of a project is something Collier doesn't have.

"If they're expecting county government in one form or another to come across with the money, then its the very wrong time. If they're looking for support from private ventures to step forward, it might be the perfect opportunity," Coletta says.

Geshay says right now, this is in the early stages. He's sharing his ideas and looking for feedback.

We contacted the Cubs today to see if they have any interest in moving to Collier County. Their media relations staff told us they aren't commenting on their spring training situation.