Jays give Koehler his chance

Pitcher Tom Koehler, now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays. (GARY LANDERS/AP files)ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Fitting that recently acquired Jays starter Tom Koehler will make his debut with his new team in the Sunshine State.

After all, it’s the only place the right-handed pitcher knows, having played his entire major-league career across the state with the Florida Marlins.

Koehler, who was acquired by the Jays from the Marlins in exchange for minor-league right-hander Osman Gutierrez this past Saturday, will start Thursday against the Rays.

“I’m really excited to be here,” Koehler said. “I’ve been with one organization my whole career so to get to go play somewhere where you not only represent…