Waveyard site leading contender for Cubs complex in Mesa

A battle may lie ahead over the Waveyard water park site in Mesa, as that locale is emerging as a top spot for the new Chicago Cubs spring training complex. At the same time as the team has shown more interest in the Waveyard spot, city officials are expressing doubt and frustration over the resort's lack of progress. Mesa leaders told the Tribune they are increasingly doubtful Waveyard can get funding in place by a July 2011 deadline. If Waveyard falls through next year on the city-owned Riverview park site, Mesa could instead sell to the Cubs.

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