Jenkins feels Favre's pain

Geoff Jenkins not only looks like Brett Favre, but he's a fan of the Packers and their quarterback.

With high rollers in town for the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Phillies' newest outfielder is hosting a benefit poker tournament today in Scottsdale, Ariz. Jenkins told MLB.com that putting together the tournament helped him get over the Packers' loss to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game.

Jenkins recently signed with the Phillies after playing for the Milwaukee Brewers for 10 years. He became a Packers fan after spending all that time in Wisconsin.

"I was hurting for Brett," Jenkins said. "That stunk to see him throw that pick there at the end. I thought it was destiny for him to be (in the Super Bowl). I'm not sure they would've won, but I would've liked to see him get there."

The Brewers' Bill Hall and J.J. Hardy and former Packers receiver Javon Walker are among the athletes who'll be celebrity players in the tournament, which will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Phoenix.

-- Jeff Ash, jash@greenbaypressgazette.com