Pirates manager Clint Hurdle refused to give his rotation for the Cubs series in his pregame meeting with reporters , but he did not rule Cole out at the time .
Prior to the game , Cole told reporters he expected to pitch Monday against the Cubs .
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle refused to give his rotation for the Cubs series in Cole 's pregame meeting with reporters , but he did not Cole Cole out at the time .
Prior to the game , Cole told reporters he expected to pitch Monday against the Cubs .