That makes sense. It would also possibly the best outcome for the Pirates: being in opposition would give them time to be more professional and get their act together, and would mean that in the next elections, both CDU and SPD would be unpopular incumbents (meaning they both lose more votes to the Pirates).
Absolutely. Entering a government after they first get into the parliament would do them no good. They first need to establish themselves, before they can govern.
